How you store 3D printing polymaker filament can significantly impact 3D printing projects because filaments absorb moisture from the air. Filaments affected by moisture are prone to stringing, clogging, and rough surfaces, and those risks increase with faster print speeds. You can keep your filaments in an airtight container or
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A 3D printer like the Markforged Mark Two, capable of printing nylon and Onyx parts reinforced with composites such as carbon fibre, fibreglass, or Kevlar, is a financially sensible investment for many commercial and industrial applications. The Markforged Mark Two allows for quick iteration and testing of prototypes using strong,
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Injection moulding produces smooth builds rapidly at scale, characteristics that some 3D printers can’t match without additional equipment for vapour smoothing and sacrificing resolution (quality) for speed. But that’s about to change with the Formlabs Form 4. The Formlabs Form 4 has a Light Processing Unit (LPU) that delivers a
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Support structures are indispensable when 3D printing intricate models with overhangs, bridges, and complex geometries. However, the post-processing hassles of removing these supports can quickly drain your motivation. Luckily Bambu Lab has the perfect solution: PVA water-soluble support material combined with its innovative Automatic Material System (AMS). A quick rundown:
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Is a 3D Printing Service Cost Effective? Outsourcing your 3D printing requirements is the easiest way to benefit from additive manufacturing without capital investment. It’s fantastic for prototyping and small-series production and scales well, provided you keep costs down. But herein lies the big challenge—making 3D printing services cost effective.
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3D print bureaus make perfect economic sense for those who can’t yet justify bringing additive manufacturing in-house. It’s also a brilliant solution when your build requirements exceed your 3D printer’s capabilities. For example, if you want to print PEEK or PEKK, you need a much higher extrusion temperature than standard desktop
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Formlabs Low Force Display, The New Form 4 Print Engine The arrival of the new Formlabs Form 4 series has also introduced us to their brand new print engine, Masked Stereolithography (MSLA). This new technology not only rapidly increases print speeds, but also preserves and improves the quality of it’s
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The Formlabs Form 4 Release Day Is Here! The brand new Form 4 and Form 4B 3D Printers have arrived and our team are excited to share it with you. The new Form 4 Series offers up to x4 faster printing speeds, while vastly improving part quality. So what’s changed,
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What Are Builder 3D Printers Capable Of? Builder 3D has an incredible line-up of large-format fused deposition modelling (FDM) printers that enable professional users to prototype at scales previously unthinkable for in-house teams. Their machines boast build volumes reaching 1.1 metres on one or more axes and blazing-fast print speeds
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When thermoplastics solidify during printing, shrinkage happens. Uneven cooling rates create uneven contraction. As parts of the plastic shrink at different rates, internal tensions build. The layers pull and stretch against each other, and warping and detachment can distort the materials. Warping threatens even experienced makers, ranking among the most common
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