FDM/FFF 3D printing

Both extruders produce excellent results, but they have unique features you’ll want to consider before making your purchase. So, direct drive vs. Bowden extruder: what are the differences?

Replacing specific 3D printer components can increase its lifetime. Is the stepper motor one of the components you need to worry about replacing?

A 3D printer can print at various speeds, subject to the associated parameters and settings. However, these speeds aren’t similar for all 3D printers, and factors such as your printing material can alter your speed. Considering all these variables, you’re probably wondering how fast a 3D printer prints? A 3D printer can print PLA as …

3D printer parts will need replacing after a specific timeframe or amount of use, but when is it time to replace your hotend?

3D printing is a long process that requires exact measurements and a solid foundation for the build, including the top layer.

A 3D printer blob of death is a dreaded occurrence for any 3D printer owner. It shows that something has gone wrong with your printing and can often lead to a ruined print. However, what exactly is a 3D printer blob of death? 

Printer belts, also called timing belts, are the “muscles” of your 3D printer that allow the stepper motors to move your hotend and print bed during a print.

Bridging –connecting two raised components of a 3D printed part with unsupported layers of filament– is a finicky process that takes a bit of practice and adjustment to master. However, you can achieve unbelievably long 3D printed bridges if you find the correct settings for your filament, printer, and design.  A 3D printer can bridge …

Extruders are the heart of your 3D printer, and they manipulate your filament and turn it into a viscous liquid suitable for creating a 3D print. However, these blocks — full of various parts — can be confusing if you don’t know what’s under the hood.

Creating accurate designs also hinges on your 3D printer’s ability to preserve detail, and some types of 3D printers do that better than others.