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08/01/2018

What is retraction in 3D printing? Definition and adjustments

This article tries to clarify the concept of retraction in 3D printing as it's a very important parameter to achieve quality prints, without material depositions on the exterior face of the model, or threads between pieces that are printed at the same time.

What is retraction in 3D printing? Definition and adjustments

13/12/2017

What is the flow of 3D printing and how to adjust it

In this article we are going to comment on what the flow is as well as the importance it has in 3D printing. In addition, it explains how to calibrate this parameter so that the 3D printer gives the best possible results.

What is the flow of 3D printing and how to adjust it

13/11/2017

Which filament diameter is better: 1.75 mm or 3 mm?

The following article tries to clarify the differences between the filaments of diameter 1.75 mm and 3 mm (3 mm filament is the same diameter and 2.85 mm), a question that many users of 3D printing tend to have before acquiring a 3D printer.

Which filament diameter is better: 1.75 mm or 3 mm?

02/10/2017

Textures and special finishes: Wood takes 3D printing

Once again thanks to FFF/FDM technology and wood filaments, all users of 3D printers can realize their ideas quickly, economically and independently with a real wood finish on all their pieces.

Textures and special finishes: Wood takes 3D printing

13/09/2017

5 STL File Download Websites

STL files are most commonly used to make 3D models, ahead of OBJ files, by the vast majority of the 3D printing community.

5 STL File Download Websites

30/08/2017

Tips for 3D Printing: After Printing

To finish off the "Tips for 3D Printing" series, the following article focuses on tips after 3D printing, including how to separate the part from the base and cleaning the extruder after using materials that contain fibers, which are prone to generate jams, such as the PLA-Carbon Fiber.

Tips for 3D Printing: After Printing

23/08/2017

Tips for 3D Printing: During printing

Following with the previous article, below is the most important tips during 3D printing to avoid mistakes and failures, such as jams in the extruder or warping and cracking, produced by drafts outside the 3D printer.

Tips for 3D Printing: During printing

09/08/2017

Tips for 3D Printing: Before Printing

Users of 3D printers may encounter certain problems when making their parts, so it is advisable to follow the advice given below before starting a 3D printing to prevent possible errors and errors during it.

Tips for 3D Printing: Before Printing

18/07/2017

How to know if your extruder is compatible with an E3D v6, MK8 and Volcano nozzle

When changing the nozzle of the 3D printer for an E3D Original nozzle, doubts may arise if they are interchangeable. The vast majority of 3D printers if they are compatible with the v6, MK8 and Volcano nozzles since their measurement is the most used M6x1.

How to know if your extruder is compatible with an E3D v6, MK8 and Volcano nozzle

09/06/2017

What are the Skirt, Brim and Raft

The users of 3D printers often have doubts about the processes of SKIRT, BRIM and RAFT. In the following article we try to explain the utility of each one.

What are the Skirt, Brim and Raft

29/05/2017

Leveling and calibration of the 3D printer base

Users of home 3D printers (FFF/FDM) can often find problems of various types, which may be due to poor filaments, improper printing parameters, poorly-suited conditions for the location of 3D printers (like humid environments, cold or drafts) and lack of maintenance, and calibration of the 3D printer.

Leveling and calibration of the 3D printer base

19/01/2017

Graphene in 3D printing: A world of possibilities

A year ago, and after more than three years of research and development, the world of 3D printing marveled at the world's first graphene conductive filament manufactured by the US company Graphene 3D Lab. Graphene filament is already a reality in FDM/FFF 3D printing which makes possible a world of possibilities.

Graphene in 3D printing: A world of possibilities