Keeping Bits & Pieces Out of The Side Vents

We've discussed this before; but, it's prudent to bring the subject up again now that we will be using both print jets and the purging strategy just before printing is different between the Infinity supports and standard PLA.In my earlier post that discussed a way to keep filament out of the side vents, I had used a rubber band.  I believe that it was Eric Albert that mentioned that he uses the type of plastic used as sheet protectors or transparencies.I've...

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Rinsing Infinity Supports is Not the Only Removal Strategy

Any reader of this blog should know by now that there was no love lost between me and the old style supports.  I hated them with a passion because (1) removing them was likely to draw blood and (2) it was nearly impossible to use supports with marring the printed object.So, why do I now LOVE supports?Well, it's not just because the Water Soluble Supports dissolve in water.  In fact, I only use water when the part makes it absolutely necessary. ...

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3D Coat Experience - The Rocking Horse Textured

Hi Cubify Fans!    I am back and bringing you another video in the 3D Coat Experience. This time I take our last model and texture it in the paint room.      I took a little time out due to a small trip some surgery (hernia repair) and some rest. But I am back in full capacity now and ready to continue in this series. I got to meet Tom during the trip that I took and it was as if we had known each other all along. Wish I...

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Infinity Supports - Getting Ready

I know that some of you jumped right on the opportunity to try out the new Infinity Supports.  And, you are right to be excited about it.  Words escape me as I try to wrap all the positive feelings I have about this new product.But, to get the most out of the new supports there are some things you should know and some things you might want to pick up locally to help you clean up the supports.BUCKETThe supports are water soluble.  And,...

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BELIEVE the HYPE about INFINITY SUPPORTS

This is no smoke & mirrors deal.  This is the real thing.  Infinity Support material is available for both the Cube3 and the CubePro series printers.It only works with PLA. It is, to me, the biggest breakthrough in FDM printing and when you combine it with the firmware and software improvements that accompany the new Infinity Supports, no one single word fully describes the experience.Is it AWESOME?  Yes!Is it a GAMECCHANGER?  You...

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Cube3 Cartridges Now Include Access Window..

Clearing clogs is now easier than ever and you WON'T have to open the cartridge!Most, if not all, new Cube3 cartridges, now shipping, include a door near the hub that can be opened to access the filament while running the "Purge" function.3D Systems has put together a great PDF document that explains how and why clogs might occur and how to clear those clogs in previous cartridge versions as well as the new cartridges with the access door.Here is...

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