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3D Printing Failures: 2022 Edition: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues

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This paperback version has all photos in color! Whether you are new to 3D printing or have dozens of prints under your belt, this book is for you! This 2022 edition has been re-written and has 10 entirely new chapters. This book should help you to diagnose and fix any 3D printing issue you have.Bed AdhesionBuild Plate MalfunctioningCurling of Layers and AnglesElectrical SafetyElephant FootExtruder Motor SkippingFilament SnappingGaps in Walls and Top LayersGhostingHoles in PrintHotend MalfunctioningLayer BulgesLayer ShiftsLimitationsMandatory MaintanenceMissing LayersModel ErrorsNot Finding HomeNozzle ClogsOver/Under ExtrusionParts Being Knocked OffParts Not Mating TogetherPatterns in Outer SurfacePoor Layer AdhesionPower Loss Recovery IssuesResin PrintingRunning Out of FilamentSettings IssuesSquished LayersStepper Motor MalfunctioningStringy or Blobby PrintsStripped FilamentUnlevelled Build PlateWarpingZ-Axis WobbleZ-Height CalibrationWith Material Science by Nicolas Tokotuu Senior Business Manager at Polymaker Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2021


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 58


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.95 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.8 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #152,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Computer Hardware Upgrade & Repair #7 in 3D Printing Books #12 in Industrial Manufacturing


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  • So much more than the title promised! THE best 3D printing book I've found, by a wide margin.
Format: Paperback
The title of this book doesn't begin to do it justice. This book is 334 pages and diagnosing print failures doesn't even start until page 124... The preceding pages contain a wealth of information about 3D printers. From using what you've got, making adjustments, recommended tools, upgrades, and a lot of tips to just run your printer and get better prints. I had originally planned to read the book up to where troubleshooting failures began, then skim the rest so I'd know where to go look if and when I had failures. I now recommend reading the book straight through - then keeping it as a handy reference. There is so much good preventative maintenance and just general knowledge embedded in the troubleshooting section that it's well worth reading. Particularly the section on slicer configurations. The book is *almost* exclusively about FDM/FFM printers (those that melt and extrude plastic), but there is a chapter devoted to resin printing. I wouldn't recommend the book for someone working exclusively with resin, but the resin chapter was welcome, because if you're printing with one technology you're probably eyeballing the other. The book is thoroughly illustrated with many photos as you would hope for a book of this nature. What's more, if you send proof of purchase to the author (details in the book) he'll send you a digital copy with high resolution photos you can really zoom in on. This book is absolutely the most helpful book on 3D printing (FDM/FFM) that I have discovered. It is not the best for those who know nothing about 3D printing and have not yet made a print. Some knowledge of the basics is presupposed. Still, if you get a printer you will ultimately want this book. Highly recommended! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023 by GeneT

  • The book you did not think you needed.
Format: Paperback
I discovered the book by chance after Googling some issues with a printout. The description of the book gave me the impression that they had compiled a list of examples and what could cause different types of errors in the printouts. Most things can be found on the Internet by searching a bit but having a physical book is still preferable when it comes to encyclopedias. The first impression was good so I ordered the book which was delivered in a short time. This is a structured and well-written book that helps you understand what can affect the quality of your printouts. I believe that the book is as good for beginners as more experienced in 3d printing. The main part of the book gives you a systematic description of mechanical / technical details that may affect your printouts. It explains the properties and basic settings for various types of plastics. The rest of the book can be defined as a reference work. Do you have a print that has failed or is not as good as it used to be? Then you use the book's encyclopedia with pictures to find an in-depth answer to what you need to look for and possibly adjust. On request, you get access to high-quality photos from the book. The book explains briefly and precisely what a slicer does. It goes into depth on some settings that are affected by the dimension of the nozzle you use. Print time vs. quality and / or strength. You also get a few specific tips to provide better support for eg high / thin prints with custom support. You can, for example, set two different infill values on one and the same object. Or print two objects at the same time but with different infill. The book covers the minimum of what you need to know about a slicer. It is Cura that is described but you can use this on almost all slicers. The book covers the entire spectrum with challenges such as mechanical wear, vibrations, lack of cleaning / maintenance, the importance of the right temperatures and the right use of slicers. A book that should come with all printers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022 by Kai Gunter Brandt

  • Must have if you 3D print
Format: Paperback
This is a very thorough and complete guide to 3d printing. Covering every problem that can happen with pictures and solutions to those problems and why they happen. Reading this book as a first time printer will save you from lots of trial and error. A must have book it you are into 3D2A!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025 by Fourbarrelbeast

  • Fabulous 3D Printing Book
Format: Paperback
This is by far the best technical book that I've read in the last 5 years. It covers most of the issues that you're likely to have when 3D printing.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2025 by ConcreteGuy

  • Good Book
Format: Paperback
The author has put tremendous effort into this book. There is a fortune of technical information and the book gives a broad overview of many of the 3D printing problems one may encounter. It is a very good starting point for problem solving and the more experience you gain, the more valuable the book becomes. There are two reasons I've not given it five stars: 1. It doesn't have an index which makes it very difficult for an outright beginner to use. If you are a beginner and have a "blob", then without an index with the word "blob" in it, it is difficult to find the section in the book that deals with "blobs". 2. The images aren't high resolution and when it comes to bed-levelling, it is vitally important to be able to see clearly and close up what a first layer print should look like. Although the author will send high resolution PDF files on request, it doesn't help if you need to solve a problem immediately. An index and high resolution photos would have made this book an outright winner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023 by Woody2

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