If it isn’t stored correctly, PLA filament can become saturated with moisture. This can cause the filament to become brittle, or cause stringing, leading to problems with your prints. Whilst PLA is not as sensitive to moisture as other 3D printing filaments can be, correct storage can reduce...
The other important consideration when printing parts with PLA filament is knowing what sorts of temperatures the part will be subjected to. PLA plastic becomes soft as low as 50°C and will deform rather quickly in this rather limited heat. This is why you should avoid PLA when you have a...
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...
Thenozzle in 3D printingis the tip of theextruderfrom which meltedpolymer filamentflows out to form a solid part. The smaller thenozzle diameter, the less the material deposited and the higher the printing time. In short, it’s a trade-off between resolution and...
The temperature and the humidity are the two of the most key factors to consider here. Generally speaking, you should store your filament away from direct sunlight and where the temperature is not too hot or cold. Data show that filaments such as PLA, TPU, PC, Nylon, etc. are better...
In terms of printing materials, Elektrolas is primarily working withUltiMaker Tough PLA, a technical PLA filament that offers good toughness (similar to ABS), as well as minimal warping and excellent printability at an affordable cost. While not the most robust material in UltiMaker’s portfolio,...
What is A 3D Printing Filament? 3D filamentsare plastic-based materials that are used in consumer 3D printing due to their cheap price and easy handling. There are different types ofplastic-based 3D printer filaments, such as ABS, PLA, nylon, PET, HIPS/PVA, with the first two being the ...
Tip: If you need to restore factory settings in case of some problems in your documents or printing, you can click “Control” and choose “Restore Failsafe.” The First Step: Loading filament---when you have assembled the printer, you can load filament. (It will be printed soon, just ...
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Tip: If you need to restore factory settings in case of some problems in your documents or printing, you can click “Control” and choose “Restore Failsafe.” The First Step: Loading filament---when you have assembled the printer, you can load filament. (It will be printed soon, just ...