In the fast-paced world of engineering and product development, speed is often the key to success. As companies race against tight deadlines, the ability to quickly prototype and produce functional parts can make all the difference. At Protolabs Network, we understand the importance of speed in 3D printing, and we’re here to guide you through… Continue reading The Fastest 3D Printing Techniques: Speed Meets Precision
Author: Anson A Akkara
The Impact of Enclosure and Chamber Temperature on Layer Adhesion in 3D Printing
In the world of 3D printing, the choice of materials and the printing environment can significantly influence the quality and strength of the final product. This article explores how layer adhesion behaves when printing with two demanding materials—eSUN ABS and Prusament PCBlend—under different enclosure and temperature conditions. Materials Tested eSUN ABS: A standard ABS filament… Continue reading The Impact of Enclosure and Chamber Temperature on Layer Adhesion in 3D Printing
Enhancing Layer Adhesion in FDM 3D Printing: The Brick Layer Slicing Method
Introduction 3D printing technology, particularly Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), has evolved significantly over the years. Despite advancements in slicing software, the fundamental principle remains the same: parts are sliced into 2D layers and stacked to create a 3D object. This method, while effective, presents a notable challenge: the strength of printed parts is often significantly… Continue reading Enhancing Layer Adhesion in FDM 3D Printing: The Brick Layer Slicing Method
What Is G-code? – All You Need to Know
Gcode is the secret magic behind all computer numerical control (CNC) machines, like 3D printers, laser cutters, and of course, CNC mills. It serves as the link between digital designs and physical manufacturing, translating those designs into precise instructions that machines can execute to bring them to life. In this article, we’ll be learning about… Continue reading What Is G-code? – All You Need to Know
Belt 3D Printer: All You Need to Know
Since then, many new companies, as well as hobbyists, are exploring the idea of a 3D printer that utilizes a belt bed. 3D printing forums and other media platforms (such as YouTube) have also helped to spread this idea. Using a belt as a bed means you can 3D print continuously, whether to produce many regular-sized… Continue reading Belt 3D Printer: All You Need to Know
Kiri:Moto (Web-Based Slicer): All You Need to Know
Kiri:Moto (Web-Based Slicer): All You Need to Know Kiri:Moto is one of many slicers available for free nowadays. Just like the others, it translates a 3D model file – STL, 3MF or OBJ – into G-code instructions your printer will execute to print an object. How then does Kiri:Moto stand out? Unlike other slicers, Kiri:Moto is entirely browser-based: No software or app to install… Continue reading Kiri:Moto (Web-Based Slicer): All You Need to Know
Non-Planar 3D Printing: All You Need to Know
Smooth & Curvy Do you ever notice those ugly level-by-level layer lines on concave 3D printed parts? The issue is known as the staircase effect, and it’s prevalent in regular FDM 3D printing. It occurs because standard 3D printing methods, contrary to the name, are really more like “2.5D”: Only the X- and Y-axes move… Continue reading Non-Planar 3D Printing: All You Need to Know
3D printing – Setting up Klipper – Install KIAUH script
📋 Prerequisites KIAUH is a script that assists you in installing Klipper on a Linux operating system that has already been flashed to your Raspberry Pi’s (or other SBC’s) SD card. As a result, you must ensure that you have a functional Linux system on hand. Raspberry Pi OS Lite (either 32bit or 64bit) is a recommended… Continue reading 3D printing – Setting up Klipper – Install KIAUH script
3D printing – Setting up Klipper – Prepare the Raspberry pi
In this exaple we will be using the raspbeyy pi zero 2 w to install klipper on anycubic kobra 2 neo 3D printer This guide will walk you through the process of installing Raspberry Pi OS Lite (32-bit) on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W using Raspberry Pi Imager. Additionally, we will configure SSH and… Continue reading 3D printing – Setting up Klipper – Prepare the Raspberry pi
3D printing – Setting up Klipper – Hardware
Installing Klipper on Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo Using Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Enhancing your Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D printer with Klipper firmware can significantly improve its performance and capabilities. This guide will walk you through the installation process using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W as the host. Important Note: Before proceeding, ensure… Continue reading 3D printing – Setting up Klipper – Hardware