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Guide to Part Orientation in MJF 3D Printing

Fabio Trotti: Mar 2, 2022

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HP MJF 3D printinghas enormous advantages in terms of flexibility and ability to process a wide range of complex geometries compared to other additive manufacturing technologies. MJF allows you to build objects without supports and with complex geometries without any...

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STL File Guide: The Standard Format for 3D Printing

Fabio Trotti: Oct 13, 2021

What is a .STL file?

STL is a standard format for 3D models. 3D geometry is described by a mesh of triangles and dimensional information is contained in each individual triangle. Unlike other CAD formats, the object appears to be formed only by the external surface or "skin". The information of...

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Guide to Polypropylene (PP): Characteristics and Applications

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

Discovered by German chemist Karl Rehn and an Italian chemist Giulio Natta in the 1950s, polypropylene (PP) is one of the most spearheading plastics on the market today and is also used in 3D printing. From its high melting point, no reactiveness to water/detergents, crack resistance, and...

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PA12 vs PA11: What are the differences?

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

Multi jet fusion 3D printing is growing in popularity in the ever-evolving digital age, and with that inevitably stems rooted curiosity involving the process. For example, one of the leading questions amongst beginners is what exactly isnylon PA11 and nylon PA12, and is there really a significant...

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Guide to Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D Printing: How It Works

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

HP multi jet fusion 3D printing technology from HP has certainly made impressionable, innovative manufacturing advancements since first launching. Though the entire technology itself is still relatively new, its profound value has generated a rippling effect across diverse industries, quickly...

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3D Printing Cost: How to Calculate the Price of Your Project

Weerg staff: Jul 13, 2021

Online 3D Printing Cost Keyfacts:

• A single 3D printed part can cost anywhere from 0.75 up to hundreds of dollars/euros
• A 3D model is compulsory to get a precise pricing
• Material, model morphology and delivery time can greatly affect the price

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