What is 3D printer filament made of? This guide examines polymers, additives, and composites, offering practical tips for digital design and hardware engineers.
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Here's what you need to know in order to 3D print safe food containers, utensils, and kitchenware using PLA filament.
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With its low melting point and resistance to warping, PLA is one of the easiest materials to print. However, users should still optimize the PLA bed temperature and nozzle temperature to obtain the best results.
When choosing between 3D printer filaments, strength is often a deciding factor. So what is the strongest 3D printer filament? And what does “strength” really mean here?
Find out how to print with one of the most versatile 3D printing materials available as well as which applications it's best suited to.
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Prints covered in plastic cobwebs? Like many FDM users, you’re probably the victim of 3D printer stringing. Fortunately, stringing can be prevented via printer maintenance and adjustment of slicer settings.
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Almost any plastic or metal can be manufactured by CNC machining. It means that you have more options when selecting the right materials for your CNC machined parts, and it is quite a challenging work to find the exact material that meets all requirements for your product development.
The internal structure of a 3D printed part can be adjusted via 3D printer infill settings, giving users control over variables like part weight and strength, print time, and material usage.
