Volumetric Speed Test | Increase 3D Printing Speed
Want to print faster without losing quality? The key is to know the volumetric speed limit of your 3D printer and your filament. In this guide we explain how to do it in a practical way with a volumetric speed test. What is volumetric velocity? The volumetric flow rate indicates how much material your hotend […]
OrcaSlicer Tolerance Test: Complete 3D Printing Guide
OrcaSlicer’s tolerance test solves a common problem in 3D printing: parts that do not fit correctly when assembled. This simple test identifies the exact tolerance your printer needs to create parts that fit the first time. In just 10 minutes you can get a reference value that will improve the accuracy of all your designs. […]
3D Printing Shrinkage Test: Quick Guide 2025
Reducing stringing in 3D printing is not a matter of luck, but of good setup. Learn how to do a shrinkage test and forget about stringing. If you’ve ever 3D printed and gotten those annoying threads between parts, welcome to the club. It’s not black magic, it’s simply the retraction set incorrectly. Without the retraction, […]
How to Prevent Warping in PLA Filament: 3D Printing
If you’ve been 3D printing for some time, you’ve surely encountered the famous“warping” problem. Although usually associated with ABS, PLA also exhibits warping if not printed under the right conditions. The good news is that, contrary to what many people think, warping is not an inevitable fate. In reality, the problem lies more in how […]
