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3D Printer Filament Comparison Guide

3D Printer Filament Comparison Guide

May 30, 2017

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.

How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PVA Support Material

How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PVA Support Material

MatterHackers
May 29, 2017

Learn the fundamental steps to successfully print this dissolvable support material and why it's necessary for complex dual-extruded parts.

PVA filament is a critical material for creating complex parts on a dual extrusion 3D printer. If you aren't using this material yet, you need to be. These tips and tricks for printing with PVA will guide you to success. (More)

How To Use Support Material: Part 1

How To Use Support Material: Part 1

Scott Cahoon
Dec 18, 2016

Part one of an in-depth look at how to use support material. First up: single extrusion. Learn successful design considerations and how to use support material to create complex prints.

When designing models for 3D printing, the prudent designer will ensure that negative space is minimized and that the positioning of the model on the printer assists in navigating or mitigating that space. However, any designer who has been around the block once or twice knows that there will come a time when the use of supports cannot be avoided. With that in mind, this article will e... (More)

How To Use Dissolvable and Breakaway Support Material

How To Use Dissolvable and Breakaway Support Material

Alec Richter
Feb 9, 2017

Learn about different dissolvable materials and how they can enhance your dual extrusion prints in the second part of our in-depth look at support material and how to print with PVA.

Our previous article, How To Use Support Material: Part 1, delved into the specifics of how single extrusion support works and some design considerations that you might have to take into account when modeling an object. With dual-extrusion support printing, all that goes out the window.... (More)

3D Printing 101 Web Series

3D Printing 101 Web Series

Erica Derrico
Mar 31, 2016

We know what challenges come your way when you first start printing. Get a head start and solid guidance with MatterHackers' new web series, 3D Printing 101 hosted by YouTube's 3D Printing Nerd, Joel Telling.

MatterHackers and YouTube's 3D Printing Nerd, Joel Telling, have teamed up to bring an exciting new web series, 3D Printing 101. 3D Printing 101 is a great resource to get new 3D printing users up and running quickly and efficiently. Whether you are new to the 3D printing club or you simply need to brush up on the basics, we are here to help. ... (More)

Anatomy of a 3D Printer

Anatomy of a 3D Printer

Tyler Anderson
Feb 3, 2016

Get an understanding of how 3D printing works, from the inside and out. This guide will walk you through each of the critical components of a 3D Printer, answering the question: "How does a 3D printer work?"

Between the names of the parts and their functions, it can be hard to keep it all straight. Here is a quick guide of the anatomy of a 3D printer. We will focus on mechanical and electrical components of the most common desktop 3D printer type: fused filament fabrication (FFF) or fused deposition modeling (FDM). (More)