Your 3D-printed clip clicks into place—but breaks when you open it. Learn how to check release access, bending travel, material, and print direction before reprinting the entire enclosure.
The screw went in, the part looked finished—and then a crack appeared. Learn how hole fit, boss geometry, layer direction, tightening, and fastener choice work together in a dependable functional print.
Meet Kevin, the practical problem-solver behind 3D Printing by Kevin, serving custom-part, prototyping, and small-batch projects from Northern Kentucky.
The 2026 Expanded Edition gives beginners and practical makers a clear path from printer setup and slicing to troubleshooting, calibration, replacement parts, maintenance, and real-world project work.
A 3D scanner can turn real-world objects into editable digital models—but choosing the right scanner matters. Here is a practical look at the 3DMakerpro lineup, what each scanner is designed to capture, and what you should know before buying.
Slowing the outer walls helped improve my rough prints. Learn how to test that setting, recognize other causes, and record your results with the P.R.I.N.T. Method.
AI can create impressive-looking 3D models fast, but a good-looking file is not always a printable file. Here is what I check before trusting an AI-generated model on the printer.
After more than 1,000 hours at the printer, the biggest improvements did not come from magic slicer settings. These are the practical lessons that made my prints more reliable, stronger, and easier to troubleshoot.
Reliable prints start with a repeatable baseline. Here are the settings I use as a starting point—and what to adjust for your nozzle, filament, and machine.
