3D Printer Filament

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Makers to the Rescue!
3D Printer Filament Recycler: All You Need to Know

Planet Earth is choking on plastic, and makers must do their part to help. Check out these 3D printer filament recycler options!

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Filling You In
The Best Filaments for Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1)

Explore new materials! Check out our Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1) filament guide to find the best filament for your needs!

by Pranav Gharge
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Become a Metal Fan
The Best 3D Printer Metal Filaments

Catering to a variety of needs and budgets, check out our list of the best 3D printer metal filament brands on the market right now!

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Spool Protection Squad
Filament Tangle on Spool: How to Prevent & Solve It

A filament tangle on a spool is a mess you don't want to have. Read on to find out how to fix or avoid it entirely!

by Lauren Fuentes
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A Heated Discussion
The Best 3D Printing Temperatures for PLA, Nylon & More

3D printer temperature is an essential setting for success. Read on for the best temperatures for PLA, ABS, PETG, nylon, and TPU!

by Zachary Hay
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Become a Fila-Master
The Best Filament Extruders

Thanks to more consumer-level filament extruder options, it's never been easier to make your own filament. Check out the best options to buy!

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Additive Metallurgy
Spend Under $10K on a Printer and Still 3D Print Strong Metal Parts

Metal 3D printing on your desktop FDM is challenging, but here's how it actually works and the strength you can expect.

by Nutan Jaeger
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It's Really Not That Hard!
Flexible 3D Printer Filament: 7 Types Compared

Get to know the many varieties of flexible filaments so you can get to creating flexible 3D prints for yourself!

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A Tough Nut to Crack
Still Guessing About Engineering Filaments: These Polycarbonate (PC) Brands Deliver True Industrial Strength at Home

Expand your printing horizon with polycarbonate filaments, a strong and heat-resistant material to create durable parts.

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They're Electrifying!
Don’t Fry Your Electronics: ESD-Safe vs. Conductive 3D Printing Filaments

Don’t fry your Raspberry Pi or other sensitive electronics: Learn when to use ESD-safe filament for static protection and when conductive filament is appropriate for sensors, controls, and low-current circuits.

by Jackson O'Connell
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Feel the Tension
How to Respool Filament – Simply Explained

Resolve extrusion issues caused by a poorly wound filament spool! Learn how to properly respool your filament to prevent knots and tangles.

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For Cheap Functional Prints
PETG vs ABS: Filaments Compared Short & Sweet

When looking at PETG vs ABS, both are common and low-cost materials for functional FDM printing. Read all about how they compare.

by Gedeon Ang
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Making Ends Meet
Filament Welding: How to Join Your 3D Printer Filament

Filament welding sounds like a major task, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for some ways you can splice spools yourself.

by Ian Mitchell
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Let's Flex
What’s Flexible PLA & How Does It Compare to TPU?

Flexible PLA may seem like a oxymoron, but it's real and it's printable. Read all about it, how to print it, and how it compares to TPU!

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Safety First is Safety Always
15 Vital Facts about Food-Safe 3D Printing

There's plenty to learn about food safety and 3D printing. Learn if PLA is food safe and other essential facts about food-safe 3D printing.

by Justin Haines
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Don't Go Bending My Heart
3D Printing with TPU: All You Need to Know

Looking for some flexible prints but don't know where to start? Read on to learn all you need to know about 3D printing TPU!

by Alejandro Benítez De la Riva
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Stackin' Spools
Filament Storage: The Best Racks to Print, Build, or Buy

If you're proud of your filament collection, show it off! Read on for some clever filament storage solutions to print, build, or buy.

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Thermoplastic Fight Club!
PETG vs ASA Filament: The Differences

The PETG vs ASA filament contest is easy to resolve. Learn about their differences to decide which one's best for you.

by Vaibhav Agarwal
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Set In Stone
Best Marble PLA Filaments: 15 Brands We Love

Whether truly composite or simply an ingenious color job, marble PLA yields impressive prints. Read on to learn about the best brands!

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Nature's Calling
The Secret to 3D Prints That Look, Feel, and Smell Like Real Wood

Wood PLA filament adds a natural touch to your 3D prints with a hint of sustainability. But which wood-filled filament is best!

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