How Fragile Are Printers & Prints? Do They Easily Break! (Contributing Factors)
With a lifespan of between 5 to 10 years, 3D printers have an improved durability compared to most electronics. Desktop computers and regular paper printers have a lifespan of 4 years. While the...
What Surfaces Can You Use A 3D Pen On? All You Need To Use One!
A 3D pen will print on any flat surface. They can be used to draw on paper, plastic, wood, steel and just about any surface. 3D pens print with plastic filament. While plastic can bond to any surface...
Can You Use Weed Eater Line In A 3D Printer as Filament? All 3D Printing Filament Types Listed!
Weed wacker line has limited application as a material in a 3D printer. It can be used to print with but it does not produce the same quality as the specialized 3d printing filament. It also carries...
Filling in gaps is one of several steps in post-processing a print. Though used primarily for repairing auto body panels, Bondo spot and glazing putty can also be used to fill gaps in 3D prints. One...
How Much Filament Is on A Roll? How Much Is Left on The Spool!
The quantity of filament on a roll is given as a weight. Most manufacturers supply filament in either 1-kilogram or 3-kilogram rolls. There are smaller quantities such as 500-gram rolls but these are...
Why Does My Filament Keep Breaking? Fix PLA Filament Snapping!
Thermoplastics used in 3D printing like PLA and ABS have inherent weaknesses compared to thermoset plastics like silicone used in traditional manufacturing. Thermosets are more durable and less prone...
