6 Common Cura Errors and How to Fix Them By Sammy Ekaran published 1 April 24 Get to know of the common Cura errors like the software not being able to slice, configuration errors, Cura not able to generate supports and how to fix each of them.
How to Calculate 3D Printing Costs By Sammy Ekaran published 17 March 24 Get to know of the factors that influence 3D printing costs and how you can do the overall estimate of the 3D printing expenses.
Cura Fuzzy Skin Feature: How to Use it to Add a Textured Surface on 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 3 March 24 To achieve a fuzzy surface on 3D prints, you need to use Cura’s Fuzzy Skin feature. Get to know how to use this setting to enhance the appearance of your prints.
How to Fix a 3D Printer Bed Not Heating By Sammy Ekaran published 24 February 24 Solve 3D printer bed heating issues with these simple methods
How to Split an Object for 3D Printing By Sammy Ekaran published 12 February 24 To 3D print files that are bigger than your 3D printer bed, you split them into different individual files and print them separately. Get to know how to achieve that in this guide.
Best Cura Plugins: Improve Your 3D Printing By Sammy Ekaran published 11 February 24 Streamline your 3D printing workflow in Ultimaker Cura by installing these best plugins.
How to Fix Elephant Foot Issues in 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 4 February 24 Fix first-layer squashing issues and improve your prints' dimension accuracy and precision using the methods below.
How to Avoid Blobs and Zits in 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 5 January 24 Getting rid of unwanted deposits on your output is not difficult.
How to Prevent Holes and Gaps in 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 4 January 24 Achieving a smooth finish in 3D prints is hard when there are gaps and holes. In severe cases, they can even compromise the structural integrity of the print. Fix them with the strategies below.
How to Fix Pillowing Problems in Your 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 24 December 23 Increase top thickness, use proper infill density and pattern and properly optimize your cooling system to fix pillowing problems in your 3D prints.
How to Fix Ghosting in 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 23 December 23 Ghosting in 3D prints can spoil a design that would have turned out perfectly. Thankfully, just like any other 3D printing problem, you can easily fix it by following the strategies below.
How to Avoid Layer Separation in Your 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 4 December 23 When layers of your prints don’t adhere properly to the subsequent layers, it results in visible gaps in the design. You can fix this issue using the methods below.
How to Convert FBX files to OBJ for 3D Printing By Sammy Ekaran published 2 December 23 There are several FBX to OBJ converters available. Get to know the ones that are easy to use and how to use them to do the conversion.
How to Fix Stringing in 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 6 November 23 Stringing makes the post-processing process tedious and achieving a clean surface is hard. But thankfully there are key things you can do to fix this.
How to Clean and Unclog Your 3D Printer Nozzle By Sammy Ekaran published 5 November 23 Before you think of replacing your nozzle that is clogged or not extruding correctly, you can try thoroughly cleaning it first to see if there will be improvement.
3D Printer Layer Shifting: How to Avoid it By Sammy Ekaran published 3 November 23 Avoid 3D print layer shifting by properly fastening the moving components of your 3D printer and using the correct settings in the slicer.
How to 3D Print Without Supports By Sammy Ekaran published 29 October 23 Removing supports is always challenging, especially if they are located in difficult-to-reach or delicate parts of the print. Get to know the tips to consider to avoid them.
Cura Tree Supports: Everything You Need to Know By Sammy Ekaran published 25 October 23 Supports often use a lot of materials and sometimes are a nightmare when you want to remove them. Learn how Tree Supports addresses these issues.
How to Remove Supports from 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 24 October 23 For efficient support removal, you should use the correct settings during slicing and also use the proper tools during the removal process. These are discussed in this guide.
3D Printing Supports: How to Choose the Right Kind By Sammy Ekaran published 23 October 23 3D printers can’t print in mid-air without support structures. Get to know of 5 types of supports to successfully print designs with overhangs that exceed 45 degrees angle.
How to Fix 3D Prints Not Sticking to the Bed By Sammy Ekaran published 7 October 23 3D prints not sticking to the bed is common, especially when you use certain materials. Get to know the practical solutions to bed adhesion issues and ensure that you get a perfect print.
How to Replace the Nozzle of Your 3D Printer By Sammy Ekaran published 30 September 23 When the nozzle of your 3D printer is damaged beyond repair or just not working as expected, the best way out is to replace it. Follow the guide below to do it effectively.
How to Use Cura Vase Mode By Sammy Ekaran published 25 September 23 Learn how to perfectly 3D print vases and other spiral designs using cura vase mode.
How to 3D Print Miniatures: A Complete Guide for Beginners By Sammy Ekaran published 24 September 23 Learn the various key settings for 3D printing miniatures and the most appropriate 3D printing technology to use.
How to Use FreeCAD for 3D Printing By Sammy Ekaran published 4 September 23 Create 3D models, edit and repair meshes, and even generate G-code using FreeCAD.