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3D Printing Guides, Material Tests & Settings

Practical technical advice on slicer parameters, bed temperatures, solving stringing, and material selection for makers and engineers.

Material Selection

PLA vs PETG vs ABS: Which 3D Filament is Right for Your Project?

A comprehensive technical comparison of mechanical tensile strength, temperature deflection, outdoor weatherability, and ease of printing across standard FDM polymers.

6 min read
Slicer Settings

How to Print TPU 95A Flexible Filament Without Clogs

Mastering rubber-like flexible printing on direct drive and Bowden extruders. Speeds, retraction tuning, nozzle temperatures, and bed adhesion tips.

8 min read
Troubleshooting

The Complete Tricity 3D Printing Material Temperature Guide

Calibrated nozzle and bed temperature cheat sheet tailored for high-speed printers (Bambu, Creality K1, Voron) and standard Cartesian beds across summer and winter ambient conditions.

5 min read

More Articles & Updates from Our Workshop

How to Choose the Right 3D Filament in Chandigarh: PLA vs PETG vs TPU

Choosing the right 3D printer filament depends on your project requirements. For decorative prototypes and general figurines in the Chandigarh climate, PLA and PLA+ offer the easiest printability with zero warping. For functional engineering parts that require higher temperature tolerance or chemical resistance, PETG is the ideal balance. For phone cases, seals, and shock-absorbing bumpers, […]

November 9, 2026 Read Article →

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