FDM Filaments

70 Articles

PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU und Spezialfilamente

Fluorescent PLA: Applications and Features

Fluorescent PLA for glowing 3D prints: Tips, Issues, and Applications.

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Biodegradable 3D printing materials

Biodegradable PLA/PHA filament from ColorFabb: Advantages, technical details, and printing issues.

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Copper-filled filament: Features and Applications

Copper-filled filament: Challenges and applications for makers.

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Chemically resistant 3D printing materials

Chemically resistant FDM filaments: Challenges and applications in 3D printing.

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Causes and Solutions for Lack of Filament Feed

Causes and Solutions for Lack of Filament Feed in FDM Printing. Tips for Troubleshooting and Optimization.

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Behavior of ABS at Different Temperatures

ABS printing requires temperature control: Warping and shrinkage are common issues.

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Extension of print beds through modular plates

Modular print bed plates expand the build volume of FDM printers, but present challenges in leveling and heat distribution.

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Printing heat-resistant seals with FKM filament

FKM filament offers high resistance to heat and chemicals, making it ideal for industrial seals, but it is challenging to print.

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Bamboo-filled PLA: Application and Properties

Bamboo-filled PLA offers a unique wood appearance but requires special printing settings and regular nozzle maintenance.

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Temperature calibration for different filament types

Temperature calibration for FDM filaments: Why it is crucial and how to master it.

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Use of disinfectant-resistant resins in medicine

Disinfectant-resistant resins in medicine: Advantages and challenges in 3D printing with Formlabs BioMed Resins.

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Printing settings for Polycarbonate (PC)

Printing settings for PC: High temperatures, precision, and patience required.

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Optimization of Extruder Clamping Force for Filament Guidance

Optimization of extruder clamping force for better print quality and reduced wear in 3D printing.

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Use of metal filaments in all-metal hotends

Metal filaments in FDM printing: Challenges and opportunities with all-metal hotends.

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Influence of Retract Lengths on Filament Waste

Influence of Retract Lengths on Filament Waste in FDM Printers.

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Special resins for SLA printers

Special resins for SLA printers: Opportunities and challenges in the maker's everyday life.

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Printing with concrete 3D printing materials

Concrete 3D Printing: Challenges, Technical Details, and Practical Knowledge for Makers and Engineers.

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Print profile for heat-resistant ASA

Printing profile for ASA: Heat-resistant and UV-resistant, ideal for outdoor applications. Tips to avoid warping and layer issues.

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Metal-coated filaments: Application and advantages

Metal-coated filaments provide a metallic appearance in FDM printing, ideal for decorative purposes, but not mechanically load-bearing.

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ASA vs. ABS: Advantages and Disadvantages Compared

ASA and ABS Comparison: Advantages and Disadvantages for FDM Printers.

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