7 Tips to Improve Surface Quality of Your 3D Prints

The video provides tips to improve the outer surface quality of 3D prints. It covers the use of active cooling fans, adjusting print and travel speeds, and maintaining hardware like nozzles and belts. The video also discusses avoiding Z hop issues on inexpensive machines. Additionally, it includes a sponsor segment promoting Flexispot standing desks.

What is the primary focus when aiming for successful 3D prints?

• Printing speed

• Inner structure strength

• Material cost

• Outer surface quality

Which material benefits the most from using an active cooling fan?

• ABS

• ASA

• PLA

• Nylon

What is a recommended action to improve surface quality when printing with PLA?

• Reduce fan speed to 50%

• Turn off the cooling fan

• Increase fan speed to 100% after the first layer

• Use no fan at all

Why should the outer shell wall settings be slower than the rest of the print?

• To reduce noise

• To ensure better material extrusion and reduce ghosting

• To save energy

• To increase print speed

What is the benefit of increasing travel speeds during printing?

• It reduces print time and minimizes oozing

• It decreases print quality

• It increases print time

• It causes more oozing

What is a key reason to replace worn-out nozzles?

• To change the print color

• To improve print quality

• To reduce material usage

• To increase print speed

Why is it important to buy nozzles from reputable manufacturers?

• They are easier to install

• They have better tolerances

• They are cheaper

• They are more colorful

What is the effect of loose belts on print quality?

• Increases material usage

• Decreases print quality

• Reduces Z wobble

• Improves print speed

What is a potential issue with using Z hop on inexpensive machines?

• It enhances material adhesion

• It improves print quality

• It reduces print time

• It causes layer bulges

What is a recommended action if you notice layer bulges on prints from inexpensive machines?

• Turn off Z hop

• Increase Z hop

• Use a larger nozzle

• Increase print speed