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21/04/2020

Our contribution to bend the curve in the face of this pandemic

From the beginning of this emergency situation caused by the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, and being aware that any contribution and help from any field could be extremely important, we began to work on various fronts in which we believed we could contribute our small contribution in the fight to combat this global pandemic.

Our contribution to bend the curve in the face of this pandemic

02/04/2020

3D Printing to fight against the COVID-19

Faced with the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19, great initiatives and solutions are emerging from solidarity and innovation, especially to alleviate the shortage of medical equipment and personal protective equipment. To make it easier to find and download files, we have compiled a collection of devices and designs that can be printed with any 3D FDM printer.

3D Printing to fight against the COVID-19

20/03/2020

How to make a mask using 3D printing

Faced with this emergency situation caused by the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Copper3D, manufacturer of the PLActive filament, has shared the design of a mask, a basic protection equipment whose stock is currently very low, for printing on practically any printer. 3D FDM.

How to make a mask using 3D printing

12/03/2020

Information and protocol facing the coronavirus COVID-19 challenge

Due to the current exceptional situation and the challenge of containing the COVID-19 coronavirus, we have put in place various security measures in order to prioritize and guarantee the health of our equipment. The processing and dispatch of shipments will be carried out normally.

Information and protocol facing the coronavirus COVID-19 challenge

26/02/2020

Accuracy, precision and tolerance in 3D printing

The fact that a 3D printer has "high resolution" among its specifications does not mean that all 3D printed parts will be accurate and precise. Understanding the meaning of accuracy, precision and tolerance is essential to achieve a good result in any 3D printing. Below we detail what each of these terms means in the context of 3D printing.

Accuracy, precision and tolerance in 3D printing

12/02/2020

How to make a 3D printed lithophane

A lithophane is a three-dimensional image with different thicknesses that cause the opacity of each of its parts to vary by projecting light on it, achieving a very showy and original result. 3D printing makes this technique much more accessible, and allows you to easily create a lithophane.

How to make a 3D printed lithophane

29/01/2020

The importance of the layer fan

When talking about the functional parts of an FDM 3D printer, the layer fan is one of the most important components that can be found. A 3D printer usually has two fans in the HotEnd area, one in charge of cooling the HotEnd diffuser and another that cools the material that comes out of the nozzle. In this article we will talk about the latter, the layer fan.

The importance of the layer fan

15/01/2020

Common problems and solutions in 3D printing

When using 3D printers (FFF / FDM), problems and unforeseen events (especially in non-professional 3D printers) may occur when printing the models that the user needs. This causes nuisance, delays and other inconveniences that the user of the 3D printer does not want to happen. Thus, this article proceeds to give a series of tips to solve these typical problems.

Common problems and solutions in 3D printing

18/12/2019

How to create a 3D printing profile

In 3D printing there is always a series of factors that depend on the user, which often cause a print to be satisfactory or failed. All factors are collected in the print profile that each user uses in each 3D print.

How to create a 3D printing profile

03/12/2019

How to chrome plastics

The appearance of new materials, such as PC-ABS has revolutionized 3D FDM printing and not only because it is a material with high mechanical properties and resistance to adverse environments, but also because it is one of the most used plastics when it comes to Get excellent surface chrome.

How to chrome plastics

20/11/2019

Pauses in 3D printing: inserts and color changes

When a user of a 3D FDM printer reaches average knowledge, he seeks to increase the complexity of his printed pieces, both in terms of functionality and finishing. Here are a series of tips to increase the performance of a 3D printer thanks to the programmed stoppages and metal inserts.

Pauses in 3D printing: inserts and color changes

04/11/2019

The importance of the type of infill in 3D printing

In this post we talk about how the infill can affect the properties of the piece you want to obtain, and we give you advice on how to choose the best filling for your print.

The importance of the type of infill in 3D printing