3D Printing Tips

9 tips to optimize your 3D printing

Quality

Warping – How to Prevent Print Deformation

Model separates and warps? Try these proven methods.

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Blobs, Zits and Open Seams on Surface

Small lumps and open spots have specific causes and quick fixes.

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Under and Over Extrusion – How to Recognize and Fix

Too little or too much material – visual diagnostics and settings.

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Z-Banding – Horizontal Surface Lines

Repeating striped pattern has specific causes and solutions.

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Delamination and Poor Layer Adhesion

Why layers separate and how to fix it.

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Print Surface – How to Achieve Smooth Results

Top, bottom, and perimeters – key settings for perfect surface.

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Retraction and Stringing

How to get rid of unwanted threads between print parts.

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Elephant Foot and First Layer

First layer expansion causes inaccuracy. How to eliminate it.

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Layer Shifting – Layer Offset

Model is offset at a certain height? Find the cause and fix it.