Basics
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Unlike thermoplastic filament printers, which typically use a 0.4-mm nozzle, a resin 3D SLA printer may have a laser spot size of 140 microns. The result? The smoothest and most precise 3D prints you've ever seen, if you know what you're doing...
When modeling in Blender, models can sometimes have too many polygons, gobbling computer memory and adding an undesirable level of complexity. In this article, we show you how to reduce polygons in Blender.
Intimidated by the learning curve of Fusion 360? Never fear! This Fusion 360 tutorial for 3D printing will take you through the very basics, step by step.
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.
Looking for free 3D textures to improve your renderings? Check out our selection of the best websites where you can download them for free.
Direct or Bowden extruder. That's the question! But how do they work and which is better? Check out this article to learn the differences.
PETG is a great material to 3D print with, even if it is a little stringy... Here are three easy ways to fix PETG stringing!
PLA is one of the most popular filaments in 3D printing. One of its main selling points is that it's biodegradable, but is that really the case? Is PLA biodegradable? Keep reading to find out the truth!
Planet Earth is choking on plastic waste, creating a real need for the 3D printing community to adopt sustainable methods. We tell you how this can be achieved, especially through the use of a 3D printer filament recycler.
Dread staring at hundreds of tiny boxes at your local hardware store? Learn the basics of how to successfully design and 3D print screws and threads!
Gears are a great thing to 3D print! Gear designs are surprisingly complicated, but with the right tools, models, and materials, you'll soon be on your way.