To make precise prints or to print with flexible filaments, you need to have the latest spring loaded drive block for your printer. The drive block is what pushes the filament into the hot end which then melts and extrudes the plastic. Flexible filaments like Ninjaflex are the trickiest to ...
This method will create a chemical bond, just as if the part was printed on your SLA 3D printer, but is only applicable to small bonding surfaces as the low-power light pen cannot penetrate the model deep enough to create a strong bond. Note: When working with resins, make sure to wear...
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I chose to use the blind joints as they reduce the part count (reducing cost), reduce the number of tolerances to control (meaning you can easily get a square frame with a strong metal-to-metal joint), and allow you to easily connect frame members at almost any point. This type of jo...
Start with a strong base Adhesion is a huge difficulty with 3D printing. If your model, or even a part of it, doesn't stick directly to the 3D print bed when the first layer is printed, it could detach and warp your print resulting in much plastic, time, and dreams down the drain....
Using the right tools for the job can make support removal much easier. The following tools are commonly used for removing supports: Needle-Nose Pliers: Needle-nose pliers are useful for getting a strong grip on supports. Their long, thin nose makes it easy to get a precise grip and to ...
Acquiring knowledge on the different printing parameters can provide more clarity on the influence of these, thus enabling a better printing experience. Here is a short guide to achieve good print quality that will make you ready to print!
make this material especially ideal for prototyping household plastic containers. While this thermoplastic is technically both safe for microwaves and food contact, we do NOT recommend using prints made with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers to store consumable food and liquids due to the ...
LayerLock Powder-Coated PEI- A textured, flexible build surface that can add a unique look to your 3D prints. Make sure you already have a magnetic system in place for this to work properly and consider a quick smear of glue stick to help the PLA stick down solidly. ...
Like all 3D printers, the AnkerMake M5 can be challenging to use for beginners. Many were the prints that were spoiled because they came loose from the adhesive print bed, or the print head snagged a curled-up bit of plastic and yanked the whole model around. Often early steps at includi...