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Five Reasons to Upgrade to Carbon Fiber-Infused NylonX

Five Reasons to Upgrade to Carbon Fiber-Infused NylonX

MatterHackers
Jul 2, 2023

Revolutionize your 3D printing with Carbon Fiber-infused NylonX for unmatched strength, stability, and stunning aesthetics, powering limitless creativity.

In recent years, the world of 3D printing has evolved dramatically. With the continuous improvement of 3D printing technology and materials, users are presented with an array of exciting choices that can take their creations to the next level. One such groundbreaking material is Carbon Fiber-infused NylonX. Today, we'll delve into five compelling reasons to consider upgrading your 3D printer to ac... (More)

Utilizing 3D Printing to Fabricate Harley Davidson Components

Utilizing 3D Printing to Fabricate Harley Davidson Components

Chris Morgan
Jul 24, 2019

August 2019 Hacker of the Month, Chuck Taggart, uses 3D printing to invent products and to create amazing components for his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Our August 2019 Hacker of the Month, Chuck Taggart, resides in Southlake, Texas. Chuck began his professional career as a civil engineer, planning, designing and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure, but moved into insurance about 15 years ago. He currently owns a large health insurance agency, Health Reform Team, based in Grapevine, Texas.... (More)

How To Succeed with LayerLock Garolite Build Surfaces

How To Succeed with LayerLock Garolite Build Surfaces

Tina Chau
Mar 21, 2019

Successfully achieve strong bed adhesion for NylonX, NylonG, and standard filaments using LayerLock Garolite Build Surfaces.

One of 3D printer users’ greatest challenges is warping. Whether it’s due to poor bed adhesion, moisture-filled filament, unstable environment temperature, or some combination of all three, every user has had their parts lift during the printing process. Nylon and nylon-based filament, for example, are materials notoriously known for their susceptibility to warping during printing due ... (More)

Create Durable, 3D Printed Paddleboard Parts with NylonX

Create Durable, 3D Printed Paddleboard Parts with NylonX

Alec Richter
Jun 5, 2018

In any sport, equipment gets broken or damaged and you need to replace parts. Rather than buy something new, we repair it using a NylonX 3D print.

Here in California, it could be the middle of December or July and it's great weather for fun at the beach. Unfortunately, our Creative Lead, Dylan, had a broken paddle for his paddle board, and replacing his paddle would be hundreds of dollars. Rather than throw away an otherwise excellent paddle, NylonX would be the perfect material to replace and fix the broken parts.... (More)

Create Functional, 3D Printed Skateboard Parts with NylonX

Create Functional, 3D Printed Skateboard Parts with NylonX

Alec Richter
Jun 6, 2018

If you're creating prototypes or end-use parts, NylonX is an excellent material to work with. Check out how we put together a skateboard with 3D printed parts.

Whether it's paddle boarding or skating, our Creative Lead loves a board under his feet. Not far from our office is a skatepark and if you can't find Dylan at the office, odds are that he's there. Rather than use a normal skateboard, he wanted something lighter and with more flair, so he printed Daniel Noree's skateboard trucks and bushings using NylonX and PRO Series Flex.... (More)

Create Custom, End-Use, 3D Printed Bike Parts with NylonX

Create Custom, End-Use, 3D Printed Bike Parts with NylonX

Alec Richter
Jun 6, 2018

With a background in engineering, Dave sets out to design, model, and 3D print custom made bike pedals using NylonX.

Despite being renowned for the traffic and sprawling cities that blend together, there are a lot of parks and hiking trails throughout Southern California. Not too far from our office is a bike trail, where you can often find Dave doing a quick circuit around it on his lunch break. With most consumer goods, it's common to find something that fits most of your criteria, but not all of them, and bik... (More)

How To: 3D Print Nylon on Garolite Print Beds

How To: 3D Print Nylon on Garolite Print Beds

Alec Richter
Jun 10, 2018

If you’ve ever printed with a high temperature material, you’ve probably found that there’s some difficulty in getting your parts to stick to the bed.

If you’ve ever printed with a high-temperature material, you’ve probably found that there’s some difficulty in getting your parts to stick to the bed. Some higher-end 3D printers don't have a heated bed and can print nylon beautifully, and that’s due to the unique properties of their garolite bed. (More)