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eSUN will be exhibiting at RAPID + TCT 2023

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  May, 2023  - eSUN, a pioneer in the 3D printing materials industry, will be exhibiting at RAPID + TCT 2023 exhibition. The eSUN company, established in 2002, is dedicated to the industrialization of environmentally friendly materials and leads the market in  3D printer filament , 3D printer resin and accessories.    Visitors to RAPID + TCT are invited to experience eSUN's latest innovations at booth 5237. The company will showcase several groundbreaking products, including ePLA-HF (Fast printing PLA filament series)and PW100 PLA Water Washable Resin(Bio-based  3D printer resin ). These offerings exemplify eSUN's commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable materials for a variety of applications.   As a global leader in the 3D printing materials market, eSUN's products are sold in over 80 countries and regions. eSUN has mastered the production technology of various 3D printing materials, including PLA, PCL, ABS, and PETG. Their 3D printer filame...

How to dispose of 3d printer resin?

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 Liquid photosensitive resin is the main material for 3D printing. The photosensitive  3D printer resin  is uv resin, which immediately causes polymerization reaction and completes curing under the irradiation of ultraviolet light of a certain wavelength. Compared with FDM printer wire, photosensitive resin has higher precision, smooth surface and less lines, and very strong plasticity. Photosensitive resins are widely used and there are many types. For example, we have standard resin,  water washable resin , dental resin, engineering resin, and jewelry casting resin. Since resin is a liquid material that is slightly toxic in itself, we need to handle it safely in 3D printing. How to clean 3D printer resin? Make sure you wear gloves, goggles, etc. when pouring resin into the bucket, or when you need to add more resin during the printing process. Expose the resin print to sunlight (or other UV light) until fully cured. If you want to throw away a product that failed t...

Types of 3D printer filaments and analysis of influencing factors

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 3D printing technology is gradually applied in many fields, and the corresponding  3D printer filament s are also increasing. For example, understanding different types of 3D printing filaments and their influencing factors is of great significance for selecting suitable 3d filaments and improving printing quality. 1. Types of 3D printer filaments The types of 3D printing filaments include plastics, metals, biologicals, ceramics, and hybrids, among which plastics are the most common choices, such as Acrylnitrole Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG). These plastics have different properties. For example, ABS filament has high toughness and impact resistance, while  PLA filament  has the advantages of easy printing and environmental protection. 2. Factors affecting 3D printer filaments The factors affecting  3D printing filament s are mainly divided into two aspects, one is the printer hardware factor, and the o...

What should be paid attention to when choosing 3d printer filament?

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 Some high-performance and strong  3d printer filaments  require high-temperature printing, which means that not all desktop devices can use these 3d printing materials to make parts. However, the equipment selected for printing and the skill of the owner/operator play an important role in determining the finished product, including: 1. Item Strength - There are a number of factors that can help or damage a strong and reliable material and print structure. Too low or too high a temperature, insufficient cooling or standing, can make even filaments like PET, ABS and Ultem brittle, split, warp or twist. In addition to 3d printing materials that can withstand stress, under adverse printing conditions, the 3d printer filaments cannot be tightly bound together and the printing will fail. 2. Surface quality – In addition to temperature, there are also cutting settings, nozzle types, and machine configurations (such as material delivery type and speed), which if not set correctl...

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 ...