Warping y cracking, what are they and how to avoid them

Warping y cracking, what are they and how to avoid them

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Many times when we start with 3D printing we find different problems that can give us many headaches. The most common are warping and cracking, problems that arise with the ABS filament, especially with ASA, not with the rest of 3D filaments. But exactly what are they? and most importantly, how can we avoid them? At Winkle we want to solve your doubts and help you so that your 3D prints are what you imagined. Warping occurs when the pieces we print detach from the base and curl upward. But why does this happen? It is because the layers are cooling on top of others and, when contracting, they pull the material upwards. It is a problem that we can easily find when we 3D print by extrusion with thermoplastics,…
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The importance of helping

The importance of helping

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At Winkle we are aware of the need to help NGOs, that is why we create alliances to further promote their social causes and above all, to involve society within the different altruistic activities, such as donations. When we learned about the project carried out by Guillermo, CEO of Ayúdame3d, we could not resist and decided to contact them to collaborate with their cause. When we learned about the project carried.out by Guillermo, Ayúdame3d CEO, we could not resist and decided to contact him to collaborate with their cause. Guillermo told us how one day he discovered that, by making articulated prosthetic arms, printed in 3D, he could change the lives of many people; also how was his first trip to Kenya with the suitcase loaded with arms; and he…
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3D printing , What uses can it have?

3D printing , What uses can it have?

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Normally when we talk about 3d printing we do not think of an application to everyday life but rather as a hobby, but that is very far from reality since its uses are multiple and some are very relevant. At Winkle we know that 3d printing will be the future, but we want to tell you about the uses it already has today. In dentistry, 3D printing is used for the creation of surgical guides that serve to let the dentist know exactly where to place an implant, in addition to creating dental models for the creation of implants. Apart from their use in dentistry, they are also beginning to be used in medicine for the creation of other types of 3D prostheses or bone reconstructions. In addition, the creation…
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ANNEALED PLA 870 PROCESS

ANNEALED PLA 870 PROCESS

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It is true that the vast majority of makers love to print with PLA filament, because it is cheaper, due to the variety of colors and unlike other types of filaments we have fewer problems with warping and the best thing is, it is biodegradable. But depending on the project, if we need to produce pieces with more resistance, we opted for ABS filament that allows us a fast and stable printing without sacrificing the hardness and resistance of thematerial. Thanks to an exclusive formulation of NatureWorks we are manufacturing our PLA INGEO 870 filament with a diameter of 1.75mm or 2.85mm for 3D printers with FFF / FDM technology. What do we highlight of this new material? · Achieve impact resistance greater than ABS by 50%· If we carry…
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FILAMENT TYPES FOR 3D PRINTERS

FILAMENT TYPES FOR 3D PRINTERS

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Whether you have just bought a 3D printer and want to know more about types of filament or if you are an experienced maker, surely this guide on types of filament for 3d printers will be great for you. As you already know, on our website we have a wide range of colored filaments and each of them has a technical sheet where we detail the printing techniques to be applied to each material, recommendations and printing tips. The filaments for 3D printers are made of various materials that will behave differently. Here we go: What types of filaments are there? What are the differences between them? PLA Filament Pollactic acid or PLA is a material with a natural origin (its main raw material is corn) and it is biodegradable.This…
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We are passion, we are Winkle

We are passion, we are Winkle

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One of the most complex and necessary tasks of companies operating in the market is building their brand. This process, known as branding, is not just about the name or the chosen image, it is also directly related to the sensation it causes in the target audience. The brand of a company is related to the experience of its customers. And this implies persistence, talent and a lot of dedication. All marketing actions must be strategically taken care of, especially now, in an international context of uncertainty due to the pandemic in which we currently find ourselves. Consejos para la construcción de una marca Winkle was born as a creative brand where color is our main asset; and in addition, our hallmarks come into play, which are: passion, joy and…
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NEW RECYCLED PLA-HD 3D FILAMENT

NEW RECYCLED PLA-HD 3D FILAMENT

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Winkle's commitment to the environment has no limits. At Winkle, a company belonging to Grupo Ecotisa, we believe in the circular economy. In the production of 3D filament, we do not throw away the excess material created, but we recycle and create a new recycled PLA HD filament for 3D printers. Giving waste a second life has always been a clear goal at Winkle and after much testing and work new recycled 3D PLA filaments come to light. Therefore, this new collection is called RE because this commitment is based on “reduce, reuse, recycle”. We reduce the amount of filament that is wasted, reuse waste to create new products, and recycle the filament, the boxes where we ship the filament, and the spools where we wind them. With Winkle we…
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Flexible filaments for 3D printers

Flexible filaments for 3D printers

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What is Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) and how it is used.  Thermoplastic polyurethane is one of the existing varieties of polyurethanes. TPU, as a thermoplastic elastomer, is often abbreviated as TPE. TENAFLEX is a flexible filament we recommend to be used for prints that requires flexibility and toughness, without giving up a good finish. This flexible filament uses FFF/FDM technology and it's manufactured in our headquarters in Salamanca, Spain. TPE is an elastomeric plastic with different properties than traditional elastic materials and in this post we will give you the keys to print flexible and resistant pieces. TENAFLEX is characterized by having unique properties on the market. It is resistant to bending, traction compression, temperature and tearing in the direction of the layers. The adhesion between layers is superior to conventional…
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The world of 3D printing doesn’t stop, improving, developing and innovating.

The world of 3D printing doesn’t stop, improving, developing and innovating.

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We are always looking for new materials that can provide us with new properties besides being increasingly more respectful with the environment. At Winkle we are committed to this 3D filament innovation and that is why we created the PLA HD CORK, a biodegradable filament made in Spain with a natural wooden finish effect. Winkle’s 3D PLA HD CORK filament is composed of 50% PLA, a biodegradable plastic that is obtained from starches as corn, beets and wheat, and a 50% from natural cork, which makes it a totally biodegradable product. In addition this filament, which has a high load of natural cork, gives us a similar finish to wood or cork and opening a wide range of possibilities when making a 3d print, giving us many possibilities in the making of…
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WINKLE 2019, A YEAR OF CHANGES AND PASSION FOR 3D PRINTING

WINKLE 2019, A YEAR OF CHANGES AND PASSION FOR 3D PRINTING

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2019 is coming to an end. A year of great changes at Winkle and where we have changed our image to show the type of company we really are: innovative, creative and well-rounded. We have not only had changes in our image but also we haven’t stopped researching and offering new HQ 3D filaments with incredible colors, therefore you’ll never stop creating. Our first change was the name, the colors and the online store. We went from “All Colors” to Winkle. We developed an easier web page to show and share to all 3D printers’ fans around the world our true philosophy and not only our wide range of different filaments and colors but our love to 3D printing. This new page in purple, green and white colors represent our…
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