-- The new guide offers step-by-step instructions covering the preparation stage, loading new filament, and changing filament in the middle of the printing process. The expert recognizes that - for beginner modelers in particular - changing filament can be daunting, and directly addresses some common FAQs.
More information can be found at https://functionalize.com/how-to-change-3d-printer-filament/
Functionalize points out in its latest guide that businesses, entrepreneurs, hobbyists, and regular consumers alike are increasingly adopting 3D printing to swiftly prototype and produce customized objects. This is backed by data from Technavio, which estimates the global market will expand by $25 billion between 2022 and 2027. But as desktop 3D printers become more available, changing filaments is a task users must master in order to print effectively.
Changing filaments allows users to print objects in different colors and materials - but it's important to understand the proper techniques to avoid failed prints and extruder jams. The guide teaches readers how to safely change filaments by first heating the extruder nozzle to the recommended temperature for the filament type. It then advises users to move the print head to the home position and use the printer interface to retract the filament.
The guide stresses the importance of cutting filament at a 45-degree angle prior to loading, making it easier to feed into the extruder opening. Readers will learn the optimal ways to load new filaments into the extruder to avoid stripping the filament and damaging the extruder gears and find tips to prevent clogs and smooth out the transition when swapping to a new filament type.
Users will also learn how to change filament types mid-print: the guide covers situations where readers may need to switch filament colors or materials partway through a job. The guide emphasizes first pausing the active print prior to filament removal, and then following the standard process.
"If you're new to 3D printing and feel intimidated by the process of changing filament, don't worry," the guide's author says. "With these tips, you'll be able to quickly and easily swap out filament for all your 3D printing projects."
Interested parties can learn more at https://functionalize.com/
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Name: Scott Hall
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Organization: Functionalize
Address: 60 W 23rd St Suite 638, New York, NY 10010, United States
Website: https://functionalize.com/
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