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Pulse Custom 3D Printers
Fully Customizable, Tested & Guaranteed 3D Printers
PRO Series Filament
When reliability and consistency counts, be a PRO.
MH Build Series PLA
An affordable, low-cost PLA filament intended for producing quality, 3D printed parts.
MH Build Series ABS
An affordable 3D printing filament meant for every maker with projects that require durable and temperature resistant parts.
MH Build Series PETG
An affordable, low-cost PETG filament intended for producing tough and sturdy 3D printed parts.
MH Build Series Silky PLA
An affordable, low-cost silky PLA filament intended for producing high quality beautiful 3D prints
PRO Series PLA
PRO Series PLA is intended for producing professional, high quality, 3D printed parts.
NylonX
The durability of Nylon combined with the stiffness of carbon fiber
PRO Series PETG
A strong material combining the ease of PLA printing with the durability of ABS.
NylonG
Glass infused nylon for strong, functional prints
Guides & Articles
How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PLA Filament
Discover the best practices for 3D printing with PLA filament - from finding the right temperature, to which surfaces to 3D print on, this step-by-step guide will help you succeed with 3D printing PLA.
How To: Smooth and Finish Your PLA Prints - Part 1
Making your 3D prints look fresh off the assembly line isn't as hard as you think. Follow these simple techniques to finish your 3D prints and make them shine.
How To: Smooth and Finish Your PLA Prints - Part 2
3D printing is a wonderful process, but for convention and show ready prints, some post-processing may be necessary. Learn some helpful techniques from our resident cosplayer to turn even the most polygonal model into a smooth masterpiece.
3D Printer Filament Comparison Guide
There are many different kinds of 3D printer filament, and each one has it's own strengths for different projects. Knowing these differences is key to a successful 3D printing experience and so we have created a Filament Comparison Guide with everything you need to know about every type of filament available.
3D Printer Troubleshooting Guide
Use this guide to help you identify and solve the most common issues that may occur while 3D printing.
Retraction: Just say "No" to oozing
By understanding a little more about the 3D printing process, and how settings in MatterControl affect extrusion, we can help you reduce and even eliminate oozing and stringing from your 3D prints. This should be a part of the regular maintenance and calibration program for your 3d printer.
How To Clear and Prevent Jams on Your 3D Printer
At some point you may encounter a filament jam or a clogged nozzle where your 3D printer is not extruding. This guide is intended to help you prevent such jams, or fix with them as painlessly as possible.
Extruders 101: A crash course on an essential component of your 3D printer
The extruder, a piece that could determine the success or failure of your print. Shoot for success with this simple guide that can improve your print quality.