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What is wood filament?

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 Wood filament is a type of  3D printer filament  that contains actual wood particles or fibers mixed with a base material such as PLA (polylactic acid). The wood particles give the printed objects a unique wood-like texture and appearance, and can also add a natural wood scent to the printed item. Wood filament  is a popular choice for printing objects that require a natural or rustic appearance, such as decorative items, toys, and furniture components. It can also be sanded, stained, and finished just like real wood, making it a versatile material for a wide range of applications. However, it should be noted that wood pla filament can be more difficult to print with than traditional 3D printer filaments due to its tendency to clog nozzles and the need for specific printing settings to prevent warping and cracking. Wood filament has a wood-like appearance effect, and the surface is matte and delicate without layering.This  wood pla  filament is a PLA based...

What is 3d printer filament?

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 3D filament is the material used by 3D printers to create physical objects.  3D printer filament  is a long and thin strand of material that is fed into the printer's extruder and melted to create a 3D object layer by layer. 3D Filament is available in a variety of materials, such as PLA filament, ABS filament, PETG filament, TPU filament,ASA filament , and many others, each with their own properties and characteristics. What are the popular 3d printer filament types? PLA (Polylactic Acid):  PLA filament  is a biodegradable thermoplastic material made from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane. It is one of the most popular 3d printer filament types for 3D printing due to its ease of use and versatility. PLA filament can produce detailed and high-quality prints with a glossy finish. ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene):  ABS filament  is a strong, durable, and impact-resistant thermoplastic material. It is commonly used in automotive p...

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...