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Buzzed Beer 3D Print Filament and Collaborative Capitalism

By Tracy and Tom Hazzard

WTF 233 | Beer 3D Print Filament

  With the way our environment currently is, it comes to no surprise that growing industries become more conscious when it comes to wastes. For 3D printing, the beer-based 3D print filament takes things to another level by not only using byproducts but being an innovative idea as well. Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about this new filament and emphasize why it's important to support this, even if they're a competition in the business. They take their stand and explain why cooperation is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D Printing Topics, Business, Featured, Materials, Materials, Reviews, Vol. 3, WTFFF?! Podcast, WTFFF?! Show Notes Tagged With: 3d printer filament, Beer based filament, bio-based materials, byproduct filament, environment friendly, sustainable business

Maintenance Tips for Consistent Material Flow

By Tracy and Tom Hazzard

WTFFF | Material Flow

Consistent material flow is one of the most common issues with getting consistent 3D prints, and we have some real practical suggestions and an overview of several things that can affect your print quality. What can you do to maintain that? It’s tough because there are so many variables that it is sometimes hard to identify what it is. If you have material flow that is too low, you end up with little gaps around the perimeter of your part. I would say consistent material flow is one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D Printers, 3D Printing Topics, Accessories & Other, Featured, Materials, Reviews, Tips & Tools, Vol. 2, WTFFF?! Podcast, WTFFF?! Show Notes Tagged With: 3D print jam, 3d print podcast, 3d print tips, 3d print tools, 3D Printer, 3d printer filament, 3d-printing, clogged extruder help, consistent material flow, filament jam

Misconceptions About 3D Print Filament Costs

By Tracy and Tom Hazzard

3D Print Filament Costs | 3D Start Point

Whenever I walk through the printer ink cartridge aisle at Costco, I always hear complaints and grumbling about the ridiculously high cost of ink. “It costs $80 for black ink!” The reaction to the $50 roll of 3D Print filament costs are the same. However, thinking that 3D printer filament is similar to these consumables for your paper printer is the most common misconception about 3D printing. 3D Print Filament Costs The real analysis of the cost of 3D Printing is not in the filament but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D Printing Topics, Materials, Retail & Services, Tips & Tools, Vol. 1, WTFFF?! Podcast Tagged With: 3d print filament costs, 3d print materials, 3d printer filament, abs filament, cost of 3d printing, filament color, pla filament, specialty 3d printer filament

What’s Your Favorite Filament?

By Tracy and Tom Hazzard

WTF 007 | Favorite Filament

  On today’s Ask Us Anything, Tom and Tracy Hazzard share their insights on their preferred filament for their MakerBot, addressing a question from Helene in Montreal. Explaining why they consider PLA or Polylactic Acid as their ideal 3D printer filament, they also share the pros of using it. Listen to this episode for more tips about the right filament to use for your 3D printer. --- Listen to the podcast here: What’s Your Favorite Filament? This segment is Ask Us Anything. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D Printing Topics, Vol. 1, WTFFF?! Podcast Tagged With: 3D filament, 3d printer filament, 3d-printing, favorite filament, FFF, PVA filament

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