Are you exploring 3D printing options but unsure whether to choose an FDM or a resin printer? Each type has unique strengths and applications, and understanding the differences can help you select the right one for your needs. Here’s a guide to help you choose between FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and resin 3D printers, with an updated look at resin printing’s […]
Lets talk about the best nozzle available
Martensitic Steel nozzles are the Best Quality of Hardened Steel nozzles for 1.75mm filament 3d printers to print high temperature & composite reinforced materials.
Perfect for 3d printing Carbon Fiber, Glass Fiber, Kevlar, etc
There are many different sizes of nozzle diameters, which refers to the small hole from which the molten filament is pushed out.
Nozzle size usually refers to this diameter, however, the term […]
Lets talk about some simple ways to setup supports for FDM 3d prints using Creatware.
The easiest way to use supports is by using automatic support.
Tick the Auto Generate Support button & you’re good to go.
However, in some cases, the auto support can be a bit too cautious & lay a bit too much support around the model.
If its a soluble support, this is ok. But if its breakaway support, then […]
Once you’ve looked at the detail & capability of a liquid resin 3d printer, you’re bound to be impressed by the quality of parts.
Modern resins not only look good, the new resins offer mechanical properties that match conventional thermoplastics.
LCD Resin 3d printers are not only affordable, but they are fast. And they are getting bigger.
But the burning question in the minds of first time users is, how easy […]
Sunlight has UV. Why bother buying a Curing unit?
New Zealand has very high levels of UV. Why should we not use the free UV?
There is a myth that it is perfectly fine to cure with sunlight.
This is commonly believed in places that have Ozone holes, or are generally hot.
Though sunlight has UV in it, there is very less intensity of 405nm wavelenth UV that is needed to cure 3d prints.
The […]
Common 3D Printers with 2 heads, also called dual extruder heads, are essentially 2 filament output mechanisms attached side by side on a single ‘Head mount’.
For sake of convenience, these were still called ‘Dual Head’ & the terms dual head or dual extruder […]
The Most common issue people experience when they first start 3d printing is that the plastic is not sticking to the printer base, so the object can not form.
While this may seem like a very serious problem, in most cases it just means you need to setup a few things correctly.
In the 3D Printing world, we […]
Wanhao now offers the new Wanhao Slicer program for the D7 D7 plus & D8 3D Printers.
These programs are free with all new 3D Printers bought.
However, some of the previous customers would like to continue using the older open source Creation Workshop program for free rather than buying the New Wanhao Slicer tool.
If you wish to do so as well, please download Creation Workshop […]
First a quick intro
All Carbon Fibre filaments are actually made by adding Carbon Fibre (abbreviated CF) into a base plastic.
For eg, PLA. There is a proportaion (or percentage) of Carbon Fibre inside the 3d printer filament which is still mainly plastic.
Most cheap Carbon Fibre filaments are simply PLA with just around 5% CF inside them.
What does 3d Printing Carbon Fibre actually mean?
When you ‘Print’ CF, […]
One of the most common issue people experience when they first start 3D printing is that the plastic is not sticking to the printer base, so the object can not form.
While this may seem like a very serious problem, in most cases it just means you need to set up a few things correctly.
In the 3D printing world, we use phrases like ‘First Layer Adhesion’ for this.
Lets talk about the […]