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What a setting affects, what a symptom points to. Short, clear guides.
Guides
New to this? Start with choosing a material.
Choosing a material
PLA or PETG? A short path to choosing a material
Choosing starts with what the part has to do, not with a polymer name. The strengths and weaknesses of the two core materials, and when to look at engineering materials instead.
Read the guide6 sections
Storage and drying
Storage and drying: why moisture matters so much
Filament absorbs moisture from the air, and that moisture turns to steam in the nozzle. The core principles for spotting the signs, storing well and drying safely.
Read the guide5 sections
Print settings
Print settings basics: what to change, and why
Temperature, first layer, cooling, retraction, speed and flow. What each setting affects, and an orderly way to introduce a new material to your printer.
Read the guide7 sections
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting: from symptom to cause
Stringing, warping, under-extrusion, poor adhesion and moisture. Likely causes for each, and the order in which to check them.
Read the guide7 sections
Lot data
What lot data means
What a lot number records and what it tells you. The traceability system AVORA is building.
Read the guide5 sections
Documents and profiles
Data sheets, safety data sheets and printer profiles, specific to product and version. Published with production.
| Product | Technical data sheet | Safety data sheet | Printer profiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVORA Core PLA | Pending | Pending | Pending |
| AVORA Core PETG | Pending | Pending | Pending |
In every document
- Version number and publication date
- Test method and sample conditions
- Print orientation and the profile used
- Which product and lot it applies to
We'll tell you when they're out.