Bowden extruder used in some 3D printers has the advantage of having a small and lightweight head. But the long distance from the extruder to the nozzle makes it difficult to extrude TPU filament, which is soft and cannot be tensioned. Therefore, it is challenging to print T...
Alongside being a safe filament to 3D print with, TPU is also quite easy to use. Print settings similar to PLA can be used for it, though you need to make sure that you play with your retraction settings to avoid oozing. TPE Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is the final 3D printer filament...
LayerLock Build Surface for Polypropyleneis the build surface we've seen produce the most consistent, successful results. Designed to succeed with polypropylene, certain polypropylene blends, andOBC filament, LayerLock Build Surface sheets provide the strong adhesion necessary to keep prints from warping...
TPU, PC, Nylon, etc. are better stored between -20 ℃/-4 ℉ and 30 ℃/86 ℉. The humidity is better kept between 10% to 20%. If it goes higher than 50%, your filament is very likely to be wetted.
leads to brittleness, stringing and failed prints. However, some types of filament are less susceptible to water damage than others. PLA is fairly resistant to moisture and may print perfectly fine after years in the open air, provided that it’s being stored in a room with fairly dry ...
there must be sufficient time for the water molecules to defuse to the surface of the filament in order to evaporate. The PrintDry filament dryer is designed based on these drying factors: (1) heat; (2) dew point; (3) drying time; (4) airflow. (click here for the science behind it...
gently presses the molten filament with the aim of better fusing the layers. Accordingly, the layer height cannot be any higher than the nozzle diameter. Together with the previous parameters, if the printer is equipped with steppers motors, you might have to conside...
When you're selecting a 3D printing nozzle, you're deciding how much filament is extruded and how fast, which will naturally produce different results. While a smaller printing nozzle (<0.4 mm) predictably extrudes less material than a larger printing nozzle (>0.4 mm), the impact this will...
Overall, Polycarbonate is generally considered the strongest 3D printed filament, but there are several methods by which product strength is ascertained. The numerous strength measurements should be considered to optimize part production. These include: ...
3D printing materials usually come in filament, powder or resin form (depending on the 3D printing processes used). Polymers (plastics) and metals are the two main 3D printing material groups, while other materials (such as ceramics or composites) are also available. Polymers can be broken down...