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How to solve the problem of wire drawing in 3D printing?

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 Obvious wire drawing appears when printing is idling. Material: The  3d printer filament  absorbs water and leads to drawing during printing, so it should be dried before printing according to different 3d printing materials(PVA, PA, TPU, PC, PEEK). Printing: Easy-absorbent 3d printer filaments can be printed directly in the air. During the printing process, it should be equipped with a sealed material box, such as eBOX. Slicing: Retraction distance and retraction compensation are set correctly, retraction distance is too high and it is easy to lack of material, too low and easy to draw; path optimization, it is recommended to open the start point alignment function when slicing, close the retraction Z-axis lift, avoid going through the shell when empty range of motion, optimize the slicing printing path, and appropriately reduce the printing speed to achieve the best printing effect, which is of great help to the 3d printer filaments with high viscosity and easy to draw...

Is PLA+ the best 3D printer filament?

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Due to its low melting point, PLA is an easy-to-use and affordable  3d printer filament  choice. The formulation of the enhanced PLA+ filament retains the best properties of regular pla filament while repairing some of the less desirable properties such as brittleness, low heat resistance and moisture absorption. Polylactic acid, commonly known as PLA, is one of the most popular desktop 3d printer filament.  PLA filament  is the standard filament choice for most extrusion-based 3D printers because it can print at low temperatures and does not require a heated bed. PLA+  is the material of choice for learning 3D printing because it is easy to print, very cheap, and can produce parts that can be used in a variety of applications. It is also one of the most environmentally friendly filaments on the market today. PLA is derived from plants such as corn and sugar cane, is renewable and most importantly, it is biodegradable. As a bonus, pla filament also allows the pl...

What is PLA?

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 PLA, or polylactic acid, is the most commonly used 3D printing material. PLA is made from natural products such as cornstarch, making it more environmentally friendly than other plastics.  PLA filament  can be used for parts, prototypes and products that do not need to withstand high voltage. Advantages of PLA Finished product: + Accurate deposition of each layer for good surface quality + easy post-processing + biodegradable + Available in a variety of colors or easily colored + Roasting increases firmness During manufacturing: + 3D printing is fast and easy + lower printing temperature + low shrinkage Disadvantages of  PLA Finished product: - not durable - softens (may bend or twist) at about 140°F (60°C) - Not resistant to UV light During manufacturing: - Absorb moisture from the air - sometimes clogging the print head Based on the modification of PLA material, eSUN  PLA+  has the characteristics of easy printing of PLA, and also improves the toughness ...

Application of TPU Filament in the field of 3D printing custom

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 eTPU-95A is a tpu filament series with ultra-high fluidity and excellent elasticity. Products using these  3d printing materials  are not easily deformed, have good softness, high tear resistance, wear resistance and cut resistance, high hardness and good resilience, and are very suitable for insoles, shoes, medical prostheses, delivery tubes, etc. . In February 2022, eSUN and Wanhua Chemical jointly released antibacterial TPU 3d printing materials. Orthodontic insoles made of this  tpu filament  can effectively inhibit the production of fungi and bacteria, and the antibacterial effect exceeds 99.9%. In addition, the TPU material also has the best anti-mold effect, and the anti-mold grade is 0, which can tolerate the growth of mold. The antibacterial TPU 3D printed insole can maintain the foot hygienic environment better than ordinary insoles. 3D printing materials with rich performance and characteristics help to expand the application scenarios of 3D printing...

What is Water Washable Resin?

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 As the name implies, water washable 3d printer resin is a photopolymer resin that can be washed directly with water. Friends who have been working in the 3D printing industry for a long time should know that after printing with photopolymer resin, it is necessary to use solvents to clean the surface of the model. In the process of cleaning the resin model, there will also be some hidden dangers: the cost of organic solvents as cleaning agents is high, the smell is unsafe, and the waste water after cleaning is troublesome.  Water washable resin  came into being under such a background, directly eliminating most of the drawbacks of traditional photopolymer resins. What are the characteristics of water washable photosensitive resin? 1. High printing efficiency The water washable 3d printing resin can be washed directly, eliminating the need for alcohol cleaning steps, greatly shortening the post-processing time, and improving printing efficiency. 2. High cost performance Th...

What are the pros and cons of pla filaments?

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 PLA, or polylactic acid, is the most commonly used  3d printing materials . PLA is an environmentally friendly material that is easy to print and is more environmentally friendly than other plastics. eSUN's pla+ is FDA-approved and safer to use. So what are the characteristics of pla filaments? Advantages of PLA 3D printing materials Finished products: 1. The printed surface is smooth 2. Easy post-processing 3. Biodegradable 4. Available in various colors or easily made into colors 5. Drying can increase the hardness During manufacturing: 1. 3D printing is fast and easy 2. Lower printing temperature 3. Low shrinkage Disadvantages of PLA 3D printing materials Finished product: 1. Not durable 2. Soften (may bend or twist) at about 140°F (60°C) 3. Not resistant to UV light During manufacturing: 1. Absorb moisture in the air 2. Sometimes the print head is blocked PLA is one of commonly used 3d printing materials. Whether it is printing equipment or materials, the price is relativ...

What is the difference between PLA and PLA+?

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 In the field of 3D printing, PLA filament is a commonly used 3D printing material, which is suitable for FDM printing. Because PLA is an environmentally friendly material, many 3D printing material manufacturers have studied different formulas to improve and upgrade PLA, among which eSUN PLA+ filament is the most famous. So PLA vs PLA+, what is the difference between them? Firstly, introduce two  3D printing materials  respectively: PLA is an environmentally friendly material that is easy to print and has a smooth surface. Compared with ABS,  PLA filament  does not need to close the cavity, has low shrinkage, does not warp, does not crack, and can print large-scale models; PLA do not have irritating odors when printing, and are safe and environmentally friendly. eSUN PLA filament has passed FDA certification and is safer to use; PLA can be used for early concept models, rapid prototyping, and metal parts casting. PLA+ is based on the modification of PLA materia...