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Quantum Dual-Color PLA Filament - This revolutionary color-blending PLA combines two colors per filament to produce parts that display a different color front to back, and blend those colors on the sides. Quantum is PLA, available in 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameter, and not abrasive in any way, making it compatible with virtually any FDM 3D Printer. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Material: PLA Hotend Temperature: 225°C ±10°C Bed Temperature: 50°C (65°C on LayerLock Powder Coated PEI) Diameter: 1.75mm or 2.85mm Weight: 750g Spool Dimensions (Approx.): 200mm Diameter, 55mm Height, 50mm Inner Core TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE THE BEST PRINTS WITH QUANTUM Smaller melt zones...

Free CAD Software... Part One First in a series of looks at *FREE* CAD software. When you move beyond just downloading what you are going to print, and need to make your own design, what do you use? We'll be looking at some free alternatives to the expensive CAD heavyweights that are out there. They all take some adjusting to, and have their own interface quirks and conventions and methods of accomplishing things. Today's candidate is, for pretty obvious reasons [it's free!], is called FreeCad. Get FreeCAD here. For Windows, MAC, or LINUX. For all your 3D Printer needs, visit...

PLA Welding – How to Fuse PLA Seams and Cracks PLA welding is a great technique to put in your 3D printing tool box. Allowing you to join two 3D printed pieces together or fill in cracks, PLA welding can form strong, durable bonds. How does it work? When should you use it? Read on to learn more, https://bit.ly/2VwdsME