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Learn how vase mode 3D printing creates a seamless single-wall spiral, when to use it, and why preview and settings matter.

Learn resin curing in vat photopolymerization, from UV exposure to post-curing, and how light, heat, and wash steps affect print quality.

Learn how to spot over extrusion in 3D printing, separate lookalikes like first-layer squish and seam blobs, and tune flow correctly.

Learn what heat creep in 3D printing is, how it differs from a nozzle clog, and the best ways to diagnose, fix, and prevent hotend jams.

Learn what a d printer hotend is, how it differs from the extruder and nozzle, and how hotend type affects temperature, flow, and clogging.

Learn what causes elephant foot 3D printing, how to measure bottom flare, and when to use Z offset, flow, or compensation for cleaner parts.

Learn what fuzzy skin 3D printing is, how Cura settings work, and when this textured surface tool helps or hurts fit, grip, and finish.

Learn annealing PLA for 3D prints: temperatures, timing, benefits, and warping risks, plus how post-print heat treatment changes PLA parts.

Learn what causes under extrusion 3D printing issues, how to spot the signs, and the safest fix order for better print quality.

Learn how ironing 3D printing smooths top layers in Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, plus settings, limits, and common defects.