How to Replace PEI on a Print Bed: These days, many 3D printers utilize a PEI film for bed adhesion rather than tape or raw material as there are many benefits to PEI. But what is PEI? Well Polyetherimide, or PEI, is a thermoplastic that provides excelle
There are a few things that might turn users off from using PETG. One downfall is that it’s extremely hygroscopic, which makes it hard to store. It’s also known for sticking to print beds, which causes some annoyance and can hurt the print integrity. PETG is also much harder to paint...
In addition to a glue stick, you can also use a blue painter's tape. It is easy to remove from the build plate once you finish 3D printing, but the only downside with this option is that it can leave an imprint on the bottom of the print, which might not look good, especially on...
This is a much different scenario when compared with metal braces where a treatment can take from 6 months to years. Another important difference is again, the ability to remove the transparent aligners at any time to maintain good and optimal oral hygiene throughout the treatment period. ...
There are seven common ways to smooth a 3D print, this article talks about each of those methods and why smoothing is important. Smoothing is the act of removing a rough surface finish caused by the layers of 3D printing.
It is important to remove any contaminants - oils, fingerprints, bed adhesives, etc. because contaminants can cause failure during debinding and sintering. Green Parts printed fromUltrafuse 316L 3D Printing Filamentare very easy to clean-up as it is relatively soft. Remove brims, clean up any ...
By printing supports with a different material, easily remove or dissolve them from the final print without leaving any marks. Dual extrusion printers also let you print using two different colors, or reinforce one printing material with a stronger one....
There are a few reasons why your plastic might be tearing. It could be that it’s not heated enough, so try increasing the temperature or heating time. Another possibility is it’s cooling down too quickly, so make sure to form it as soon as you remove it from the heat source. Finall...
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High Print Time: 50 hours SLS 3D Printed Vapor Smoothed TPU Hollowed Ball Maintenance and Service of 3D Printers A 3D printer needs maintenance to ensure the machine’s longevity and reliability, which, if neglected, can lead to diminished print quality or printer downtime. Below, we delve int...