3D Printing Troubleshooting: Solving Z-Binding Issues for Smooth Prints
When using two popular 3D printers, you might encounter an issue where one print is perfect and smooth, while the other has noticeable lines from bottom to top. This problem can often be felt by running your fingers along the surface of the print. Let's explore what might be causing this and how to fix it. Pause the video and share your guess in the comments before we proceed. You'll also notice a book featured throughout the video, which we'll discuss later. Both parts were printed using PETG filament, although PLA would also work. The material isn't crucial. The parts are functional, designed in Fusion 360, and hold metal rails to the ceiling for studio lights. These parts aren't load-bearing; they are compressed by nuts, with the actual weight supported by stainless steel rods anchored to the ceiling. I needed four of these parts, so I used two printers: an Ender 3 S1 Pro and an Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro. Both printers had been performing flawlessly for m