Raise3D E2CF 3D Printer

Why Are Filament Dryers Necessary in 3D Printing?

Most filaments print at 200C or above, and filaments must be dry before beginning the printing process. If a filament is still wet during printing, the moisture from the wet filament will vaporize in the nozzle. This will have a high chance of printing failure and cause a poor final print quality. Nylon and PVA are two typical examples of filaments absorb moisture from the air. It is necessary to dry them out before printing. It is recommended to dry out PLA and ABS filaments if they were exposed to air for more than one week, especially in an area that contains high humidity. A useful 3D printer accessory that dries out filaments is the PrintDry Filament Dryer Pro. PrintDry Filament Dryer Pro is a storage box that provides a heated environment that bakes filaments. The heated-environment of the dryer allows moisture to escape, ensuring that the filament remains dry.

Vacuum Containers Are Important 3D Printer Accessories

Filaments that absorb moisture can be kept dry between print jobs so the next printing job can begin without delay. A 3D printer accessory such as the PrintDry Vaccum Container will keep filaments dry in storage.  The PrintDry Vaccum Container features a special vacuum valve and pump which suck the air out of the container creating a vacuum seal. The vacuum seal prevents moisture in the air from entering the storage container. The PrintDry Vacuum Container indicates when the vacuum seal has been created.  The center of the vacuum valve will collapse inwards from its original dome shape once the vacuum seal is created.

Why and How Do Dryboxes Benefit the 3D Printing Process?

When filaments are dried, it means low moisture has left the filament. If the material property is hydrophilic, meaning if the dried filament is left in the open air, it will begin to absorb moisture, making it wet again. And wet filaments lead to a failed print job. Sometimes filaments used in projects with a longer printing time are exposed to the moisture in the air longer. In such cases, after a certain amount of hours, the filaments can become wet again which will lead to a failed print job. A 3D printer accessory such as the Polybox is a dry box that works with industrial 3D printers to keep filaments dry during the printing process. The PolyBox features a filament guide tube from the PolyBox to the 3D printer’s extruder to prevent any moisture from affecting the filament during the printing process.

3D Printer Carts Are Practical and Make 3D Printing Easier

Professional 3D printers such as dual extruder 3D printers and large format  3D printers that are larger than desktop 3D printers need a dedicated workspace. Carts are an excellent way of giving the 3D printer its needed workspace. For example, Raise3D offers pedestal printer carts with wheels to roll around. These pedestal carts are designed to keep work at eye-level. Raise3D pedestal carts can bring the printer to the proper operating height so the user can easily operate the 3D printer without having to bend over. Finally, the carts also help to organize any tools needed during the 3D printing process while also storing accessories, filaments, and parts.