X3D 3D Printing Cafe' Grand Opening!

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1643565939245543/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBkFzdPBs5bZgV22lRx6qpZenuXfmrACQwYEC5eRjqDW3HiDvRwxFvzaz6-ygxDq18Lrhlmt9Vh48y60zNv8TyRseYqsRD2AG3fbmhbPA9NgQmkqDThxZB2Z6WjXiKsX6F40vWfeyx7wY/s640/12185488_1004855059556658_3725246370999078791_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span id="goog_607442619"></span><span id="goog_607442620"></span><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">3D Printing has arrived in Perth. X3D is opening a public use 3D cafe in Mount Lawley and we want you there for the grand opening! Join us and get 50% off your first print in our cafe'.</span><br /> <br style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We will be explaining how 3D printing works along with the different types of materials that can be printed. From ABS plastic to wood or bronze, there are so many possibilities to help you create your ultimate masterpiece!</span><br /> <br style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">If you've got a file, we have the technology. Print momentos for your family and friends whilst adding a personal touch that simply buying from the store can’t provide.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>When: </b>Thursday, November 19th at 9.00am - 7.00pm</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>Where: </b>33 Railway Parade, Mount Lawley. Western Australia.</span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Find up more and sign up on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1643565939245543/" style="font-family: -webkit-standard;">https://www.facebook.com/events/1643565939245543/</a></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.x3d.com.au/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7i8sTWNZCtyplmnWgAahFXTQvCbq8_LeJi7TjTjwRG_Magb5YaJ2OOaT1-mjdaBcwnZzvWiaY9BoAT5aa3nZmvEw-nUWYxHZ9H5NIDX2E6sAmm3J9PTs7kGzmvR2bwY5_LnoORKbV_PE/s1600/Cafe-Where.png" /></a></div> </div>

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3D Printing has arrived in Perth. X3D is opening a public use 3D cafe in Mount Lawley and we want you there for the grand opening! Join us and get 50%...

Print Bed Adhesion Tips

<div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Have you ever begun a 3D print only to have to start all over again because the print refuses to stick to the print bed?</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">  </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Bed adhesion is critical to ensure the success of your print. A solid first layer is a must to ensure a stable foundation for the remainder of your 3D print. Two popular print bed additive methods are to use either Kapton Tape or Buildtak.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; min-height: 13px;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQw2iYdXG7y_htuWJm-7OVYczeTocA9auwznNLSKY8fjbOp-qk4BqUEvmm6P7vMNBkEEYssKD4OEtw0IY6IshdG-PtolnGCyNH7SMtnMmBgGZf-jkDBzokA7H457o-TrMDJGyHSz8SPG9v/s1600/BuildTak1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQw2iYdXG7y_htuWJm-7OVYczeTocA9auwznNLSKY8fjbOp-qk4BqUEvmm6P7vMNBkEEYssKD4OEtw0IY6IshdG-PtolnGCyNH7SMtnMmBgGZf-jkDBzokA7H457o-TrMDJGyHSz8SPG9v/s320/BuildTak1.png" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <b>Buildtak</b></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> Buildtak is fantastic and sticks incredibly well. If Kapton tape hasn’t fixed your bed adhesion problem, Buildtak definitely will (especially for those tricky ABS prints!) Make sure you follow their instructions to the letter (Buildtak instructions can be found here: <a href="http://www.buildtak.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bt_instructions.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.buildtak.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/bt_instructions.pdf </a>)</div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; min-height: 13px;"> <br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> Once the Buildtak has been adhered to your printer make sure you level your print bed again to accommodate the extra height the Buildtak adds to your printed (or else the nozzle will scrape along the print bed!) Also, make sure your print is set up with little to no first layer brim/squish or else it will be very hard to remove from the print bed once finished - trust me, we know!</div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> Buy Buildtak here: <a href="https://www.x3d.com.au/store/category/1813-3d-printing-accessories">https://www.x3d.com.au/store/category/1813-3d-printing-accessories</a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; min-height: 13px;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmzwsVC0qB6f-eWfyBbpZ3VCPg-L8_TQNw_J5Iold_CNPg9s-7Pa7axfffyCTkWcvBbT_xb_28FMXHPQz9zy6el7Y61RGKrcwjn4bDzsrSymvw4HIzlJE7omJRJfely6ae8iar7vhFo-V/s1600/kapton-tape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmzwsVC0qB6f-eWfyBbpZ3VCPg-L8_TQNw_J5Iold_CNPg9s-7Pa7axfffyCTkWcvBbT_xb_28FMXHPQz9zy6el7Y61RGKrcwjn4bDzsrSymvw4HIzlJE7omJRJfely6ae8iar7vhFo-V/s320/kapton-tape.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <b>Kapton Tape</b></div> <br /> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> Kapton tape can be used on high print bed temperatures such as 260C. To apply Kapton Tape to your print bed either apply underwater or with a spray bottle so it adheres better. Make sure there are no bubbles under the tape and that there is no overlap of tape when applying. Press the tape down slowly for a bubble free layer. If there are bubbles the tape can be removed and you can try again.</div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> <br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> Buy Kapton Tape here:  <a href="https://www.x3d.com.au/store/category/1813-3d-printing-accessories">https://www.x3d.com.au/store/category/1813-3d-printing-accessories</a></div> </div>

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Have you ever begun a 3D print only to have to start all over again because the print refuses to stick to the print bed?  Bed adhesion is critical to...

What infill should you use for your 3D prints?

<div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcFrpvucWH91W-fB9qEM9U7deqCFnSDFOQG5e3TjIiludUNss-CwoEjwtiPAoBmIskPqWlEaG5aw4GDb8-RBQgdRpBIziAaUv4ziekXkcBMrerMO6JkKJn8rQzlW9niE7kYM2fcXqPkns/s1600/X3D-014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcFrpvucWH91W-fB9qEM9U7deqCFnSDFOQG5e3TjIiludUNss-CwoEjwtiPAoBmIskPqWlEaG5aw4GDb8-RBQgdRpBIziAaUv4ziekXkcBMrerMO6JkKJn8rQzlW9niE7kYM2fcXqPkns/s640/X3D-014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are four main types of infill: rectangular, triangular, wiggle and honeycomb (hexagonal).</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; min-height: 17px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ee4nwPpS6O8QCOk22fChj3c-0_HjoLDCYNocpwQM81UvuB8Iak99RnAtzvtz5NgkEiKALxosAiju89hssYi9V92pW2vpwtAVU8tU9RBWL6qKD6WeR-No0i5gLi45bZOVKq0sQWL5l9pa/s1600/infill.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ee4nwPpS6O8QCOk22fChj3c-0_HjoLDCYNocpwQM81UvuB8Iak99RnAtzvtz5NgkEiKALxosAiju89hssYi9V92pW2vpwtAVU8tU9RBWL6qKD6WeR-No0i5gLi45bZOVKq0sQWL5l9pa/s400/infill.png" width="132" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rectangular</b></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most common and general purpose infill. It’s often a default in printing software yet it offers no real structural benefit compared to some of the other infills.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; min-height: 17px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Triangular</b></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Triangular infills provide great strength, especially for high lateral loads. This infill is great to use when you print longer slender structures (such as bridges replicas, etc) or need good wall strength.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; min-height: 17px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Wiggle</b></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wiggle infill should be used when you want your print to have a bit of flexibility and twist. It is the least rigid infill while still providing support.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal; min-height: 17px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> </span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Honeycomb (Hexagonal)</b></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most efficient and fastest to print, the go to infill for the majority of prints. It will it save material, time, energy and create high strength prints. Consider replacing your default rectangular infill with the honeycomb infill, your prints will thank you for it!</span></div> </div>

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There are four main types of infill: rectangular, triangular, wiggle and honeycomb (hexagonal). Rectangular The most common and general purpose...