by Raymond Hamilton | Jan 31, 2023 | Education
One important thing is properly calibrating the extruder. The extruder is the part of the 3D printer that melts and extrudes the filament, and it plays a crucial role in the quality of the final print. Calibrating the extruder ensures that the filament is being...
by Raymond Hamilton | Jan 23, 2023 | Education
One of the most common issues that 3D printer users encounter is an uneven build plate. A level build plate is crucial for ensuring that the first layer of your print adheres properly and is even. An uneven build plate can cause the print to warp, fail entirely or...
by Raymond Hamilton | Feb 16, 2022 | Education
One of the most important things to consider is the tension of the belts used in the printer. Belts are used in 3D printers to move the print bed and the extruder, and they play a crucial role in the quality of the final print. Consistent, matching belt tension is...
by Raymond Hamilton | Oct 8, 2021 | Education
A big question for new and current users 3d printers is what are the differences between the types of nozzles and what nozzle is best for what materials? When classifying nozzles we observe 2 main characteristics: The Nozzle Material and The Output diameter. Output...
by Raymond Hamilton | Oct 5, 2021 | Calibration
Flow rate Calibration Each slicer has a setting to control the overall amount of filament extruded by the printer. If the flow rate is increased, more filament will be extruded. If the flow rate is decreased, less filament will be extruded. In Simplify3D and...
