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Beginners23/03/2024

The ultimate list of common FDM printing problems

Warping, layer shifts, stringing — causes and how to tune your printer.

This video covers the problems beginners most often run into with FDM printing, explaining the cause and fix for each.

Problem groups

  • Poor bed adhesion and warping
  • Layer shifts and under-extrusion
  • Stringing and poor surface quality

Watch the full 3D printing handbook for beginners series on the Technix AM YouTube channel.

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