3D Printing How To
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How to Avoid Blobs and Zits in 3D Prints
By Sammy Ekaran published
Getting rid of unwanted deposits on your output is not difficult.

How to Prevent Holes and Gaps in 3D Prints
By Sammy Ekaran published
Achieving a smooth finish in 3D prints is hard when there are gaps and holes. In severe cases, they can even compromise the structural integrity of the print. Fix them with the strategies below.

How to Fix Pillowing Problems in Your 3D Prints
By Sammy Ekaran published
Increase top thickness, use proper infill density and pattern and properly optimize your cooling system to fix pillowing problems in your 3D prints.

How to Fix Ghosting in 3D Prints
By Sammy Ekaran published
Ghosting in 3D prints can spoil a design that would have turned out perfectly. Thankfully, just like any other 3D printing problem, you can easily fix it by following the strategies below.

How to Avoid Layer Separation in Your 3D Prints
By Sammy Ekaran published
When layers of your prints don’t adhere properly to the subsequent layers, it results in visible gaps in the design. You can fix this issue using the methods below.

How to Convert FBX files to OBJ for 3D Printing
By Sammy Ekaran published
There are several FBX to OBJ converters available. Get to know the ones that are easy to use and how to use them to do the conversion.

How to Fix Stringing in 3D Prints
By Sammy Ekaran published
Stringing makes the post-processing process tedious and achieving a clean surface is hard. But thankfully there are key things you can do to fix this.

How to Clean and Unclog Your 3D Printer Nozzle
By Sammy Ekaran published
Before you think of replacing your nozzle that is clogged or not extruding correctly, you can try thoroughly cleaning it first to see if there will be improvement.
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