3D Wiki – 3D Mag https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/ 3D Mag — Explore the World of 3D Printing and Scanning with Latest News and Reviews Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:40:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.6 https://www.3dmag.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Variant-2-32x32.png 3D Wiki – 3D Mag https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/ 32 32 Optimal Line Width for 3D Printing: What to Use https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/optimal-line-width-for-3d-printing/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/optimal-line-width-for-3d-printing/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:36:07 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/optimal-line-width-for-3d-printing/ Learn how optimal line width works in FDM printing, with slicer defaults, 0.4 mm nozzle ranges, and effects on strength and print quality.

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Z Seam in 3D Printing: What It Is and How to Hide It https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/z-seam-3d-printing-hide-print-seam-cura/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/z-seam-3d-printing-hide-print-seam-cura/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:39:13 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/z-seam-3d-printing-hide-print-seam-cura/ Learn what a Z seam is in 3D printing, why it appears, and how to hide print seam in Cura with better seam alignment settings.

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Bed Adhesion: Why First Layers Fail and How to Fix Them https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/bed-adhesion-first-layer-fixes/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/bed-adhesion-first-layer-fixes/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:35:46 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/bed-adhesion-first-layer-fixes/ Learn bed adhesion basics for FDM/FFF: why prints lift, how to clean plates, set Z-offset, and improve first-layer adhesion safely.

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Artec Micro II: Is It the Best Jewelry 3D Scanner? https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/artec-micro-ii-jewelry-3d-scanner/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/artec-micro-ii-jewelry-3d-scanner/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:29:04 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/artec-micro-ii-jewelry-3d-scanner/ See whether the Artec Micro II jewelry 3D scanner is the right choice for high-accuracy ring, setting, and small-part scanning workflows.

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Support Interface 3D Printing Explained https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/support-interface-3d-printing-explained/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/support-interface-3d-printing-explained/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:32:59 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/support-interface-3d-printing-explained/ Learn support interface 3D printing basics: support roofs, Z gaps, interface density, and material choices for cleaner, easier removal.

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How to Unclog a 3D Printer Nozzle Safely https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/how-to-unclog-3d-printer-nozzle-safely/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/how-to-unclog-3d-printer-nozzle-safely/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:34:07 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/how-to-unclog-3d-printer-nozzle-safely/ Learn how to unclog a 3D printer nozzle safely, spot false clog symptoms, and choose the right fix for partial, severe, or recurring jams.

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Artec Point for Scanning Jewelry: Is It Worth It? https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/artec-point-for-scanning-jewelry/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/artec-point-for-scanning-jewelry/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:33:46 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/artec-point-for-scanning-jewelry/ See if Artec Point for scanning jewelry fits your workflow, with specs, target limits, and better alternatives for tiny or gemstone-heavy parts.

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Pillowing in 3D Printing: Causes and Fixes https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/pillowing-in-3d-printing/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/pillowing-in-3d-printing/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:37:51 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/pillowing-in-3d-printing/ Learn what pillowing in 3D printing is, why top layers sag over infill, and how to fix top layer gaps with better shell thickness and cooling.

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3D Printing Bridging: Settings, Materials, and Limits https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/3d-printing-bridging-settings-materials-and-limits/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/3d-printing-bridging-settings-materials-and-limits/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:36:40 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/3d-printing-bridging-settings-materials-and-limits/ Learn 3D printing bridging basics, slicer settings, PLA vs PETG behavior, and why there is no universal maximum span for FFF bridges.

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E-steps Calibration: How to Tune Extruder Steps https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/e-steps-calibration-extruder-steps-tuning/ https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/e-steps-calibration-extruder-steps-tuning/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:36:58 +0000 https://www.3dmag.com/3d-wikipedia/e-steps-calibration-extruder-steps-tuning/ Learn E-steps calibration basics, how to measure filament movement, and when to adjust flow or pressure advance instead.

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