Poor bed adhesion, especially with PETG filament, is a topic that we commonly hear about, where the solution is usually correctly configuring the print settings that are vital for bed adhesion, such as nozzle temperature, bed temperature, and first layer height. On the other hand, another way for increasing the adhesion capabilities between the build …
Is Kapton Tape a Suitable Adhesive for 3D Printing with PETG? Read More
While it may look like G-code has a steep learning curve due to it being a programming language, it’s pretty easy to get into once you start, especially with the amount of detailed documentation and explanations you can find on the Internet. Alongside the fact that G-code knowledge is pretty valuable for 3D printing the …
What Are the M221 & M220 G-Codes in Marlin Firmware? Read More
As each type of filament has unique properties, settings such as nozzle temperature, bed temperature, and many more require adjustments between different filament types for the printing process to succeed and create the optimal final product. Alongside this, it’s also worth considering that the difference in the manufacturing process and material composition among different brands …
What Are the Optimal Settings for Sunlu PETG? (Solved!) Read More
We can all agree that heat resistance is usually not the first quality that comes to mind when deciding on a type of filament for an upcoming project; as with the majority of the 3D printing projects, factors such as ease of print and post-processing options take precedence. On the other hand, with the increasing …
As PETG is one of the most popular filament types in 3D printing and glass is one of the most popular build surfaces, we can consider the combination of PETG and glass surfaces inevitable for most 3D printing enthusiasts. While the primary complaint about the combination of glass and PETG often is that they stick …
Why Is My PETG Not Sticking to the Glass Bed? (How to Fix?) Read More
We can all agree that 3D printing terminology can be pretty complex at times, with many words and abbreviations that don’t really give much of a hint as to what they really mean. On the other hand, we also cannot deny that knowing the terminology is a significant portion of 3D printing, as each of …
What Does PLA Stand For in 3D Printing? (Explained) Read More
The strength of the adhesion between the first layer of the model and the build plate is one of the primary factors that decide how successful your 3D printed model will turn out, as the model needs a foundation to rest upon during the 3D printing process. The vital point to consider here is both …
Should You Print PETG on Glass Surfaces? (Solved!) Read More
The possibility of using different materials that come with qualities is one of the most significant factors that make 3D printing so powerful, increasing the areas of application by a large margin and allowing us to print everything from purely cosmetic items to highly functional objects. On the other hand, as the optimal slicer configuration …
What Are Material Profiles in Cura? (How to Use Them?) Read More
It’s no secret that different filament types have distinct requirements for 3D printing, as each material has a unique set of properties that directly affect the printing process, such as melting points and glass transition temperatures, to name a couple. On the other hand, separate filament brands requiring unique settings due to differences in the …
What Are the Optimal Settings for Overture PETG? (Detailed) Read More
Choosing the correct filament type for a project is perhaps the most significant decision in 3D printing, especially for models that you print for functional purposes that require them to withstand certain conditions. While PLA and PETG are the first two filament types that come to mind in most scenarios due to their ease of …
