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Why is My First Layer Rough?

Why is My First Layer Rough? The short version Rough or uneven first layer is almost always one of: nozzle too high (gaps), nozzle too low (squished crunchy lines), dirty...

Why Do My Prints Have Gaps?

Why Do My 3D Prints Have Gaps? The short version Gaps in prints (visible holes in walls, missing infill lines, sparse top layers) are almost always under-extrusion. Check in order:...

Why is My PLA Brittle?

Why is My PLA Brittle? The short version Brittle PLA is almost always wet PLA. Even though PLA absorbs moisture slowly, months of open storage in humid Australian weather is...

Why Does Filament Tangle?

Why Does My Filament Tangle? The short version Filament tangles when the end of the spool is loose, the spool is dropped, the spool design lets coils slip past each...

TPU 95A vs TPU 98A

TPU 95A vs TPU 98A: Which Flex Level The short version TPU 95A is the everyday flexible default. TPU 98A is firmer flex, almost semi-rigid. Pick 95A for phone cases,...

Silk PLA vs Glossy PLA

Silk PLA vs Standard Glossy PLA The short version Standard glossy PLA has natural shine from the base resin. Silk PLA adds co-polymer additives for a deeper pearlescent gloss. Silk...