3D Print Issues

This folder deals with various 3D printing issues

What is meant by build volume of a thinkfab 3D printer
Build volume is one of the most important criteria for consideration while purchasing a 3D printer.  Based on the size of the object that you want to prin...
Tue, 16 Jun, 2015 at 12:24 PM
What is meant by layer resolution in 3D printing
Resolution typically refers to the Z minimal layer thickness and X-Y resolution that can be achieved by the 3D printer. Since all FDM 3D printers create par...
Tue, 16 Jun, 2015 at 3:45 PM
Tips for 3D printing
STL is the standard file type used by most additive manufacturing systems. STL is a triangulated representation of a 3D CAD model The triang...
Tue, 16 Jun, 2015 at 4:56 PM
If you are facing filament feeding issue here is the possible solution
Always clean your thinkfab and make sure everything is tight and secure. You should develop some type of schedule to care for your thinkfab depending on you...
Tue, 16 Jun, 2015 at 6:43 PM
What are the different types of infill percentages and its importance
Desktop 3D printers generally save time and material by making the interior region of the printed object not completely solid. The inside region of the 3d p...
Tue, 16 Jun, 2015 at 8:32 PM
Filament doesn’t stick onto the build plate
1)  The gap between nozzle and build plate is too big. 2)  The build plate has not been leveled yet.  3) Kapton tape has not been stuck on...
Wed, 27 Apr, 2016 at 7:53 PM
Little filament stuck onto the build plate
The gap between nozzle and build plate too small which may cause the nozzle to  become clogged.
Wed, 27 Apr, 2016 at 8:08 PM
The edge is lifted, or the print cracked while printing with ABS filament
Please keep the build plate heated continuously; Change a new Kapton tape; Slow  down the printing speed of first layer; Use the enclosure plate to keep th...
Wed, 27 Apr, 2016 at 8:11 PM
Model surface is loose with crack
The layer thickness is too big or printing speed is too high (the nozzle temperature  needs to do responded balance to have a faster printing speed) or the...
Wed, 27 Apr, 2016 at 8:11 PM
Model has flow line
Temperature is too high; Or the filament is carbonized or liquefied(PLA will get  liquefied at very high temperature, ABS will get carbonized at very high ...
Wed, 27 Apr, 2016 at 8:12 PM