Out of all the components that make up the 3D printing process, which are the software, the electrical hardware, and the mechanical hardware, we can consider the software side to usually be more accommodating, primarily due to the fact that they are designed with the end-user in mind. On the other hand, even though the …
How to Update Cura Without Losing Your Settings? (Solved) Read More
If you’re using Cura for the first time, you will notice that the parameters you can modify are pretty limited, with Cura only showing you the parameters that you will need to correctly configure for the printing process to become a success, with many sub-sections, such as Special Modes or Experimental being completely invisible. On …
What Is the Draft Shield Feature in Cura? (How to Use?) Read More
It’s entirely possible to achieve success in 3D printing by only correctly configuring the core parameters that your slicer software requires to be able to move forward with slicing your models, such as the print temperature and the fan speed, and leaving the rest as their default values. On the other hand, it’s undeniable that …
What Is Outer Wall Wipe Distance in Cura? (How to Use?) Read More
We can consider slicer software to be one of the most vital components of the 3D printing process, as it essentially determines what your 3D printer will really be printing by using the 3D model and the configuration you have supplied through the core parameters such as the nozzle temperature, bed temperature, fan speed, and …
What Is Equalize Filament Flow (Flow Equalization Ratio) in Cura? Read More
A slicer’s job, at its core, is to create the G-code file that your 3D printer can read from to perform the printing process by merging the 3D model data with the required print-specific configuration that does not belong to the model itself, such as the temperatures and the infill. On the other hand, in …
What Is the Wire Printing Mode in Cura? (How to Use It?) Read More
We are sure that most of you will agree that supports are one of the least exciting things to deal with in 3D printing, whether it’s configuring them correctly to provide the necessary support to the bridges and overhangs or removing them from the model. While slicer software, such as Cura, makes the process as …
What Causes Cura Supports to Not Touch the Model? (How to Fix?) Read More
We are sure that we can all agree that there is a bit of a love-hate relationship between support structures and 3D printing enthusiasts, as they are a pain to deal with in most cases, but on the other hand, printing structures that are overhang and bridge-heavy wouldn’t be possible without them. While removing support …
What Can Cause Cura Supports to Be Too Strong? (How to Fix?) Read More
It’s undeniable that Cura is one of the most feature-packed and quickly evolving slicers available for 3D printing right now, making it possible to customize everything related to the printing process through its user-friendly interface with a few clicks of buttons in most cases. On the other hand, the features that the 3D printing community …
Can You Change Cura Units from Millimeters (mm) to Inches (in)? Read More
There is no denying that Cura has established itself as the most popular slicer in the 3D printing community for a while now, offering a complete experience with its many features for obtaining high-quality prints, its clean interface that improves the user experience by a great deal, and its community that makes it easy to …
What Is the Arc Welder Plugin for Cura? (How to Install?) Read More
There are hundreds of distinct parameters that are up for configuration in Cura, with each parameter affecting the printing process in different ways, ranging from changes to the surface quality of the print to the amount of time it takes to complete the printing process. With so many parameters at play, it’s also possible (and …
What Is the Slicing Tolerance Feature in Cura? (Solved!) Read More
