Dimensional Accuracy
Improve parts that print successfully but are slightly too large, too small or do not fit together.
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Practical, step-by-step fixes for the jobs 3D printer owners face most often.
Z-Offset and First Layer Calibration
Adjust the distance between the nozzle and build plate for a consistent first layer.
Read guide →Inconsistent Extrusion
Diagnose uneven extrusion that creates alternating thick and thin lines.
Read guide →Weak or Brittle Prints
Improve parts that break easily even though they appear to have printed correctly.
Read guide →Gaps and Holes in Top Surfaces
Improve top layers that appear thin, incomplete or full of small holes.
Read guide →Ringing and Ghosting
Reduce repeated ripples that appear after corners, lettering or sharp changes in direction.
Read guide →Elephant Foot
Prevent the bottom layers of a print spreading wider than the rest of the model.
Read guide →Heat Creep
Fix extrusion failures caused by filament softening too high inside the hot end.
Read guide →Over-Extrusion
Fix prints with excess plastic, rough surfaces and dimensions that are too large.
Read guide →Under-Extrusion
Diagnose thin walls, gaps and missing filament caused by insufficient extrusion.
Read guide →Stringing Between Parts
Reduce thin strands of filament appearing between separate areas of your print.
Read guide →3D Prints Warping
Prevent corners and edges lifting from the build plate during printing.
Read guide →First Layer Not Sticking to the Build Plate
Fix prints that peel away, fail to attach, or turn into loose strands during the first layer.
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