Many companies use 3D printing, a form of additive manufacturing, for prototyping or turning out production parts. It is a computer-based process that lays down layer after layer of a product until it is complete.

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The process uses metal or plastics and starts with a 3D digital model of the final object.

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Here are eight tips that will help users improve print quality, along with a few extras for increasing 3D printing speed.

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1. Adjust the bed and set the nozzle height.

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The easiest way to improve 3D print quality is to ensure the bed is leveled and nozzle distance is properly set. Most printers come with a recommended distance between bed and nozzle. A feeler gauge or a simple piece of paper can help in setting this distance. Once the nozzle is properly positioned, the gauge or paper should slide under the nozzle. No force is needed to […]

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