Tips

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 tips and good practices to extract all their potential.

Risks when printing in 3D

Every user must take into account certain risks that may occur during 3D printing. The two main sources of risk and more common are on the one hand the gases released during the fusion of the material, and on the other the possible sources of fire by misuse of the 3D printer or the poor condition of the electronics of the same.
Tips  mar 15, 2018   5

Types of 3D extruders and Hotend

The main function of the extruder is to move the filament from the reel to the HotEnd in the most precise way and at the speed suitable for 3D printing, but there are different classifications of the extruders. In this post we will analyze the main ones.
Tips  feb 28, 2018   11

What 3D printer to buy? Advice from experts

When buying a 3D printer it's necessary to take into account certain factors that can significantly affect the quality of your printing pieces. Our experts give you their opinion so you can make the best choice.
Tips  ene 23, 2018   47

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.
Tips  ene 8, 2018   4

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.
Tips  dic 13, 2017   11

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.
Tips  nov 13, 2017   5

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.
Tips  sep 13, 2017   6

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  ago 30, 2017   22
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