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Lamin Kivelä

Lamin Kivelä is a member of All3DP’s Content Academy and contributing writer for All3DP.com.

By Lamin Kivelä

Apr 28, 2019
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A Flat Bottom is a Happy Bottom
3D Print Warping – 10 Easy Fixes for PLA, PETG & ABS

If PLA, ABS, or PETG prints cool unevenly, they can lose their grip on the build plate and curl, creating a warped bottom layer. Here are 10 easy ways to fix 3D print warping.
Feb 16, 2019
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The Magic is in the Filament
PETG vs PLA – Filaments for 3D Printing Compared

Does your next project call for the durable PETG used in plastic bottles? Or perhaps you want to go for PLA, the environmentally friendly bioplastic used in surgical implants? Continue reading for an in-depth comparison of the two!
Jan 10, 2019
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Shells in a Nutshell
3D Printing Wall Thickness – What to Consider for a Perfect Print

Adjusting shell thickness is an easy way to optimize the durability of your 3D print. Too much and you increase print time and cost, while too little renders your model unprintable. Follow our checklist to point yourself in the right direction!
Jun 27, 2018
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Firm Filament Foundations
3D Printer Bed Leveling – Easy Step-By-Step Tutorial

Leveling the print bed on an FDM 3D printer is a necessary two-step process if you want the foundation of your 3D print to succeed. This 3D printer bed leveling tutorial takes you through the steps and explains them along the way.

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