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Our experience in 3D printing allows us to have a wide knowledge about the different technologies and printing materials. In our blog you can find various tips and good practices to extract all their potential.

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20/01/2021

FDM 3D printing construction volume

There is a popular belief that the larger the build volume of an FDM printer the better. However, a closer look at this reveals certain drawbacks that can tip the balance in favour of small format printers.

FDM 3D printing construction volume

06/07/2020

How to choose the correct hotend

Currently there are several hotel options on the market, as well as different spare parts and accessories for each of them. With so many options, it can be difficult to select and configure the most suitable option for each user or application. In this post we explain what a hotend consists of and how to select the most suitable one.

How to choose the correct hotend

24/06/2020

How to improve low-end FDM 3D printers

In general, most people start in the world of 3D printing through low-end economic printers. Despite the fact that some of these printers are good value for money, they have certain limitations, especially when using more advanced or technical materials. In this post we tell you how to improve these printers in order to give them advanced use and continue to delve into the world of 3D printing.

How to improve low-end FDM 3D printers

17/06/2020

Direct extrusion and Bowden systems

Two of the most important components of a FDM 3D printer are the extruder and the hotend. There are two types of FDM 3D printers depending on how these two elements are located: Direct extrusion systems and Bowden systems. In this article we explain what each one consists of and how to decide which is the ideal for each user.

Direct extrusion and Bowden systems

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

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

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

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

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

23/10/2019

Types and applications of resins for 3D printers

3D resin printing has evolved in the same way as 3D FDM printing, until it is available to all types of users. This new movement through the use of 3D resin printers has led to the development of a wide range of resins, with very varied properties and applications.

Types and applications of resins for 3D printers

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