Filaments

Gluing 3D printed PETG parts together is usually a slightly more challenging process compared to other popular filaments such as PLA and ABS, as the chemically resistant nature of PETG plastic prevents most glues from forming bonds that are strong enough with it, which ends up with the glued parts separating pretty quickly. In this […]

Filament selection is a process that involves a wide variety of factors, with each one having a significant impact on both the printing process and the model you print. A filament’s strength, stiffness, durability, density, melting point, and many more all go into consideration when it comes to finding the correct filament for your project…

While it’s common knowledge that each filament type comes with advantages and disadvantages for the final product, a vital point to also consider is that you will also need different slicer settings for different filament types. Since most beginner 3D printing enthusiasts who switch from PLA for the PETG for the first time aren’t aware…

There is no doubt that filament selection is one of the most significant factors in 3D printing, with filament types offering unique qualities that perform better for different areas of usage. Strength, flexibility, durability, print temperature, glass transition temperature, and many more other factors go into deciding the correct filament type for a print, as…

As PETG is a type of filament that’s practically notorious for oozing, which can especially come as a shock if you have switched away from PLA filament for the first time, where oozing is much less of an issue, you will want to ensure that your retraction settings are dialed in perfectly for a successful…

With 3D printing being a complicated process with complex software and hardware involved, problems can present themselves in various forms, meaning that you may find yourself looking at lines of code one day and trying to scrape filament off the build plate the next. Despite them causing frustration at times, dealing with issues throughout our…

3D printing is certainly not an easy hobby at times, as unexpected issues can suddenly appear and ruin a print just as you think that you configured everything correctly. Without a doubt, the most frustrating form of issue is when you make a slight modification to the process, such as changing the filament, and everything…

No matter how fun 3D printing is, the problems that come with it can be very annoying at times, especially if the problem completely ruins a print that you have been eagerly waiting to finish. While we would all love it if we could press a single button and obtain a perfect print, there is…

As PETG is one of the materials that we can consider to be highly prone to oozing, the appearance of stringing and blobs when printing with PETG filament is a common problem that many users face when switching from a less ooze-prone filament, such as PLA, for the very first time. In this guide, we…

While most plastics used in 3D printing are hygroscopic, including the very popular PLA, meaning that they can and will absorb moisture from their surroundings over time, PETG is especially notorious for absorbing moisture very quickly (unless it’s properly stored), making it critical to ensure that your spool is completely dry before printing with it…