FDM/FFF 3D printing

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. 

3D printer bed clips tend to get in the way, and they will interfere with the area available on your print bed. However, what if I told you that you could secure anything to your print bed without using bed clips with a bit of creativity?