First invented for creating astronauts’ visors, Polycarbonate has quickly caught on to become one of the most versatile plastic materials in use today. It’s UV-resistant, has a high-temperature tolerance, and is widely used in industrial as well as day-to-day applications. Its versatility and tough mechanical characteristics have also helped it become …
Polycarbonate Filament: Unlock Its Potential With These Settings Read More
Did you leave a spool of 3D printing filament out in the open? Or maybe you’re trying to print with a filament that’s a bit past its prime. Either way, you’ve got a moisture problem and you need to solve it, stat. Lucky for you, drying filament is pretty easy once …
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) filament is a 3D printing material that has risen in popularity thanks to its UV stability and high heat tolerances. However, it can be a difficult material to work with if you aren’t familiar with it and its properties can vary from brand to brand. We’re going …
PEEK is the strongest 3D printer filament with an ultimate tensile strength of more than 7250 PSI. However, because PEEK requires high printing temperatures, Polycarbonate filament is an often preferred alternative that also offers high strength to your 3D prints. The strength of your 3D printed part greatly depends on your …
3D printing with flexible filaments opens up a world of possibilities for your projects. From soft washers to shoe insoles to phone cases, you can make all sorts of strong elastic parts from flexible materials. However, with so many different types of flexible filaments available for 3D printing, it can be …
Flexible filament can be difficult to use thanks to its elasticity, but it is extremely versatile once you get the hang of it. Using the right settings is essential for getting good results and print quality when 3D printing flexible filaments like TPU. In this guide, we’ll dive into the best …
3D Printing TPU: Optimal Temperatures and Settings Read More
The Creality Ender 3 is a versatile budget 3D printer with a generously sized heated bed that makes it great for using all sorts of high-temperature and specialty printing materials that aren’t always feasible to use with cheaper 3D printers. Finding the best filament brands, however, for your Ender 3 can …
