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...
Why Does The Filament Stick To The Nozzle? Factors & Solutions!
26 percent of 3D printer users say they print every day. If you’re one of those in that category or if you are printing less frequently, it is highly likely you will experience filament sticking to...
What Happens When Filament Runs Out? How To Save Your Print!
One of two things will happen if a printer runs out of filament. If the printer has a run out sensor it will automatically pause the print to allow for the replacement of the filament roll. Once the...
Is PLA Filament Safe? Skin Contact, Flammability, Emissions & ABS Comparison!
PLA is non-toxic in solid form. This is because it is made with organic materials like cornstarch as its primary component. This is in contrast to other types of filament like ABS or Nylon that are...
What to Do with the Last Bit of Filament? (Leveraging Excess Filament)
The excess filament should be stored for later use. Very often, the filament from a print can be used for a smaller complete print or as part of a larger print. There are several ways you can use...
