Application notes, material updates, and technical insights from our engineering team.
Used filament and failed prints should be separated by polymer type, kept clean and dry, and routed to a recycler that accepts the material.
Remove post-processing waste at the design and batching stage. Stable orientation and standard fixtures reduce handling more than faster manual work.
Metallic and marble effects need process control plus gentle finishing.
Large-volume drying needs a controlled chamber and documentation, not a bigger oven alone.
PLA degradation is prevented with storage discipline and FIFO.
UV protection treatments for outdoor 3D printed parts and how to validate them.
Support quality is decided before printing. Minimise contact and remove in controlled sections.
Plan post-curing around material chemistry, not a generic timetable. Use dimensions and functional tests to prove that strength gains are not offset by warpage.
Dry, cool, protect and verify. Recovery is proven by printing, not by touch.
Painting and coating tips for wood-filled filament models, including preparation and quality control.
Annealing raises crystallinity and heat resistance but also causes shrinkage and warping. Control ramp, hold, constraint and cooling.
Sanding and polishing success depends on progressive grits, a flat base surface and controlling friction heat on the printed part.