When shopping for a high-speed 3D printer, you’ll often come across popular models like the Bambu Lab P series and Creality K series, which promise blazing-fast FDM printing speeds.
But the big question: How fast are they at actually getting the part done, & more importantly, do they really maintain high speeds with all types of materials, especially advanced […]
When selecting 3D printing filament, understanding the differences between various product lines can make a significant impact on the quality and performance of your prints. At our store, we offer two advanced eSUN filaments: PLA+ and PLA+HS. These filaments represent the latest innovations from eSUN, superseding older products like standard PLA and PLA-HS. However, it’s important to understand how these […]
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 […]
What should you 3d print on? Should you use glue? Why not just print on glass directly? Do you need a hair spray?
Now you might not believe it, but the real answer is that all of them are really useful, they have their merits & we use all of them!
So lets go through all of them & discuss when to use each one, or rather which one may be the […]
Tips for 3d Printing ABS & PolyCarbonate
In this article we discuss how to control warping on the Creatbot F series 3d printers like F430 & F160 when printing materials that shrink heavily.
ABS, ASA, PolyCarbonate, PolyPropylene, & Nylon 12 all tend to shrink & warp.
Here are some general steps to minimise the impact of this problem, & to get the best 3d prints:
1) Ensure the bed is set to at least […]
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 […]