Reasonable storage can not only extend the service life of the material, but also ensure the stability of the printing effect. This paper will deeply analyze the current storage status of 3D printing bulk filament and its existing problems, and put forward corresponding improvement suggestions.
1. Storage status
Environmental control is not strict: At present, many 3D printing enthusiasts and small studios often ignore the impact of environmental conditions on the material when storing bulk filaments. The filament is usually placed randomly in an open space, exposed to dust, humidity and temperature changes in the air, which can easily lead to a decline in material performance.
Poor packaging: Some bulk filament packaging on the market is relatively simple, lack of effective sealing measures. This makes the filament susceptible to moisture during transportation and storage, affecting its print quality.
Insufficient storage facilities: For some professional-grade 3D printing studios or enterprises, although there are certain requirements for the storage environment of the filament, it is still difficult to achieve the ideal storage conditions due to the lack of storage facilities, such as the lack of professional drying chambers or constant temperature and humidity warehouses.
2. Existing problems
The printing effect is unstable: due to the poor storage environment, the filament is easy to absorb moisture in the air, resulting in blockage and broken wires during the printing process, which seriously affects the stability and accuracy of the printing effect.
Material waste: The degradation of filament performance caused by improper storage often requires frequent replacement of materials, increasing costs and causing a waste of resources.
Low production efficiency: Printing failures caused by material problems will increase the maintenance time and cost of equipment and reduce production efficiency.
Third, suggestions for improvement
Strengthen environmental control: The establishment of a constant temperature and humidity storage environment is the key to ensure the quality of the filament. The ideal storage temperature should be controlled at 15-25 ° C, and the humidity should be between 30% and 50%. For individual users, you can use a drying box or sealed bag for storage; For enterprise users, it is recommended to build a professional constant temperature and humidity warehouse.
Improve packaging design: Manufacturers should improve the packaging design of bulk filaments, use packaging materials with better sealing performance, and place desiccant inside the packaging to absorb residual moisture.
Improve storage awareness: Users should improve the awareness of the importance of filament storage, follow the correct storage method, and avoid material damage caused by improper operation.
Regular inspection and maintenance: regularly check the storage environment and the state of the filament, timely replacement of damp or damaged materials, to ensure the smooth printing work.
In summary, the current storage status of 3D printing bulk filament still has many problems, and it is necessary to improve the environmental control, packaging design, user awareness and other aspects to improve the performance and production efficiency of materials. Through reasonable storage management, it can not only extend the service life of the filament, but also provide a solid guarantee for the further development of 3D printing technology.
