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The final quality of the printed parts is strongly influenced by the quality of the raw material used in the production of the filament, as well as by its conservation. This is because the more homogeneous and constant the filament properties are, the more uniform the extrusion will be and the better surface quality the final part will have.

This post deals with the Raft, Skirt and Brim elements, which are three additional printing components that can be configured during lamination and are generated automatically.

In SLS 3D printing, infill patterns determine the internal structure of printed parts, influencing their strength and material usage. By adjusting infill density and pattern, you can optimize structural integrity while minimizing material consumption.

To ensure optimum performance of Sinterit printers, the protective glass of the laser and pyrometer, the recoater guide, the linear bearing and the space under the cylinders must be cleaned regularly. Find out how to do it in this blog post.

Three key rules govern proper SLS powder storage: prevent contamination, maintain dry conditions, and refresh the powder periodically, particularly during extended printing sessions. Find out more in this blog post.

There are numerous certified biocompatible 3D printing materials, especially resins, available on the market. But the certified biocompatibility of a material does not mean a 3D printed piece will have the same properties.

Printing 3D models encourages the development of skills by involving students in the process and getting them to adapt to changes and correct mistakes. In this way, learning is not only based on observation, but also on printing files that you have created yourself.

The extruder is the element responsible for pulling the filament into the hotend in such a way that sufficient pressure is generated inside the hotend so that the molten material flows constantly and homogeneously through the nozzle.

In SLS 3D printing, part orientation affects quality. Avoid overlapping layers and position openings upwards. Move parts in XY plane, tilt flat surfaces and blocks at 45° to prevent heat build-up.

Lamination is a key process in FDM 3D printing. In this article, you can find a selection of the 5 most used and recommended free lamination software for FDM 3D printer users at the moment.

To avoid problems when 3D printing, it should be taken into account that a possible source of failure may be the poor position of the spool and its path to the extruder. Therefore, in order to facilitate the work of the extruder, the minimum tensile strength of the filament should be sought.

The evolution of 3D printing and the development of new materials are enabling innovative applications in the medical sector. Among the various 3D printing products developed for the medical sector, antibacterial filaments stand out, enabling the manufacture of parts with specific applications.