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What are the pros and cons of an all metal hotend?

VOICE-OF-THE-CUSTOMER  1. You can print higher temp materials with an all metal hotend.  2. A seldom mentioned pro: The PTFE tube doesn't go past the heat break. It doesn't get burned eventually, and it isn't really involved in clogs.  3. Pro : can print hot, pricey for genuine but good price point on a clone.Con: gotta tweak retractions low. Pla is fine,...

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Creality Ender-3 vs Ender-3 Pro vs Ender-3X

Creality Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro or Ender-3X, that's the question! Check out our shootout to find out which version is best for you.  There are a lot of options on the desktop FDM 3D printer market, but few, if any, have amassed the instant popularity and perpetual success of the Creality Ender 3. And really, what’s not to love about this disruptive machine? It’s incredibly...

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What's the best ( Free ) CAD program for a Newbie?

VOICE-OF-THE-CUSTOMER 1. Onshape till you need to pay up to go pro....fusion 360 if you're pro already, but can Blag an educational or 'learner' licence.... 2. Google sketchup not bad 3. Tinkercad is easy 4. Tinkercad man it’s free and unbelievably easy to build or edit stl gcode Ext try it I promise you will not be disappointed I have designed a...

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3D Printing Materials Guide

There are so many materials you can choose from when it comes to 3D printing that it’s often tough to decide on the right one. But do not fear! les3dprinter’s Materials Guide is here! Our easy-to-read guide will help you select the perfect material based on a few important factors, like type, minimum thickness, texture and the all-important cost. Whether you’re looking...

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