Problems in 3D printing can occur for many reasons, no matter how small or insignificant some of them may seem at first look, due to the process of 3D printing being a complex one where even the most minor issue can snowball and cause negative results. While it’s possible to fix such issues almost instantly …
How to Fix the 3D Printing Elephant Foot Issue in Cura? Read More
While modern slicer software allow the configuration of many parameters to make the 3D printing experience smoother, the primary purpose of the software remains the same, which is to ensure that the 3D model you provide is printable by the 3D printer and convert it to a format that the 3D printer can understand. On …
What Causes the Unable to Slice Error in Cura? (How to Fix?) Read More
While there is no denying that support structures can be pretty challenging to remove and take a lot of our time and effort for successful removal, we also have to accept that these structures are essential for a successful printing process in some cases. As a result, just as with anything else in the realm …
What Is the Support Interface Feature in Cura? (Solved!) Read More
In most slicer software, you can observe that the whole set of slicer settings isn’t available to the user by default, with the slicer only displaying the options that are essential to the printing process. On the other hand, the more advanced settings require the user to make them visible through filters, as such parameters …
What Is the External Perimeters First Feature in PrusaSlicer? Read More
If there is one thing all the 3D printing community agrees on, it’s the fact that supports are a nightmare to deal with, to the point where many enthusiasts manipulate their models in creative ways to avoid printing supports, such as the famous example of printing two halves of a sphere and merging them as …
How to Configure the Cura Support Settings for Easy Removal? Read More
While never needing support structures for manufacturing any model with 3D printing is the dream of every 3D printing enthusiast, it’s undeniable that they are a vital addition that makes it possible to print many complex shapes that otherwise wouldn’t be achievable. Fortunately, just as with everything else in the realm of 3D printing, the …
As 3D printing is a process where many parts of the equation can change in terms of hardware and material, we need to ensure that the software configuration matches these changes for the printing process to be successful. For the most part, the software configuration takes place in the slicer software, such as Cura, as …
What Are the Optimal Cura Settings for a 0.8 mm Nozzle? (Solved!) Read More
One of the most vital responsibilities of the slicer software is to confirm as best as possible that the model you have imported is actually printable by the 3D printer, as slicing a model that won’t print correctly will only result in time and material going to waste. Because of this, slicer software, such as …
What Is the Your Model Is Not Manifold Error in Cura? (How to Fix?) Read More
Due to it being more challenging to print in terms of both configuration and required hardware compared to PLA and PETG while not offering a lot of extras, we can all accept that ABS is not the go-to filament in most cases. On the other hand, we also can’t deny that there are areas where …
What Are the Most Optimal ABS Settings for Cura? (Solved!) Read More
Slicer software is pretty simple to operate in most cases, as correctly configuring a few essential parameters is more than enough to conduct a successful printing process if the model you’re printing is simple and without intricacies. On the other hand, if you have ever navigated to the more advanced parts of the slicer, such …
What Is Retract Amount Before Wipe in PrusaSlicer? (Solved!) Read More
