{"id":1230,"date":"2022-04-12T17:56:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T20:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevo.impresion3d.website\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2022-04-12T17:56:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T20:56:11","slug":"moisture-in-3d-printing-filaments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3d\/","title":{"rendered":"Moisture in 3D Printing Filaments: Main Consequences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The main consequences of moisture in the filaments are<\/strong>: Layers that don't adhere, strings, uneven walls, excess filament in the form of bubbles or blobs, cracks or holes in thin walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many 3D printing filaments have hygroscopic properties, which means they can absorb water vapor molecules and cause problems with your 3D prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air; this can easily damage your filaments if you don't take certain precautions when storing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Tell If My Filament Is Damp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prints made with damp filament may have stringing, layers that don't bond properly, and thin, uneven, brittle walls; air bubbles and layer delamination may also occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat the hot end to the temperature appropriate for your filament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load the filament until it comes out of the nozzle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is a presence of <strong>\u201cBubbles that burst\u201d<\/strong> When it comes out of the nozzle\u2014just like oil when it boils and makes that very distinctive sound\u2014it's because <strong>Your filament is damp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's quite possible that if you leave your filaments in the printer's filament holder or stacked on a shelf <strong>are damp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of filaments such as the <strong>PetG<\/strong> o <strong>Nylon<\/strong> You'll notice that the filament is a little softer than usual. Unlike the <strong>PLA<\/strong> It may have other symptoms, such as splitting or breaking for no apparent reason. In any case, if a strand is very damp, you can follow these steps to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre><div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3WbsQNDEjFY?start=5\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effects of Moisture on Filaments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Now let's take a practical look at the main consequences of moisture in your filaments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A series of small pops when printing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The extrusion lines are irregular. (Cracks and voids occur.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The layers don't stick together well. (They come apart.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printed parts lose their hardness and break easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An excess forms in the shape of bubbles, or \u201cblobs.\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can cause stringing in your prints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jams in the hot end due to an increase in filament diameter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your filament degrades rapidly due to microcracks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all filaments absorb the same amount of moisture from the environment. This varies depending on the type of material; for example: The <strong>Nylon<\/strong>, <strong>PVA<\/strong> y <strong>flexible filaments<\/strong> They are more likely to absorb moisture, perhaps even overnight. PLA, on the other hand, absorbs less moisture than the materials mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1) A series of small popping sounds when printing<\/strong>, \u201cBubbles That Pop\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This happens because those tiny droplets of water trapped inside the filament evaporate suddenly as they pass through the hot nozzle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This causes the filament to burst, releasing the water vapor contained inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-sonidos-de-estallidos-o-burbujas-que-explotan-al-imprimir.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-sonidos-de-estallidos-o-burbujas-que-explotan-al-imprimir.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-sonidos-de-estallidos-o-burbujas-que-explotan-al-imprimir-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-sonidos-de-estallidos-o-burbujas-que-explotan-al-imprimir-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-sonidos-de-estallidos-o-burbujas-que-explotan-al-imprimir-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Filament with a burst air bubble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) The extrusion lines are irregular. (Cracks and holes appear.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the moisture vapor in the filament explodes, the outer walls of the part will be misshapen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its texture will be rough, uneven, and poorly finished.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas.jpg\" alt=\"Moisture in the filaments\" class=\"wp-image-1318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moisture in the filaments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a material like PETG, it may not be as noticeable as it is with nylon, but <strong>if it's your turn<\/strong> <strong>print thin walls<\/strong>, you'll see how <strong>Holes or cracks appear in the exterior walls<\/strong>, which can easily be mistaken for under-extrusion.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares.jpg\" alt=\"Moisture in the filaments: Cracked thin walls\" class=\"wp-image-1319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thin, cracked walls with holes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) The layers don't stick together well. (They come apart.)<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another adverse effect of moisture on filaments is that it promotes delamination. This is especially true for filaments that can absorb a lot of moisture, such as nylon.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Las-capas-no-se-adhieren-bien.jpg\" alt=\"The layers don&#039;t stick together well. (They come apart.)\" class=\"wp-image-1322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Las-capas-no-se-adhieren-bien.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Las-capas-no-se-adhieren-bien-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Las-capas-no-se-adhieren-bien-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Las-capas-no-se-adhieren-bien-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The layers don't stick together well. (They come apart.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4) Printed parts lose their hardness and break easily.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, especially when printing models with thin walls, moisture can contribute to a loss of strength or layer adhesion, causing the layers to break easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5) An excess forms in the shape of bubbles, or \u201cblobs.\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is related to the previous points: those same steam explosions will create an uneven surface, and if you look closely, you can see excess extrusion in the form of bubbles.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-primer-plano-de-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas.jpg\" alt=\"Moisture in the filaments\u2014bubbles\" class=\"wp-image-1321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-primer-plano-de-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-primer-plano-de-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-primer-plano-de-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-primer-plano-de-Lineas-de-extrusion-iregulares-paredes-asperas-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Irregular walls, excess material in the form of bubbles, or \u201cblobs\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6) It can cause stringing in your prints<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I want to clarify that there are several reasons why \u201cstrings\u201d appear in your prints, but even though humidity isn\u2019t the only reason, <strong>It has a lot to do with it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/threads-in-3d-printing-and-how-to-avoid-them\/\">(See: Strands in 3D Printing (and How to Avoid Them))<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-STRINGING-POR-HUMEDAD.jpg\" alt=\"Stringing or &quot;threads&quot; caused by moisture in the filaments\" class=\"wp-image-1329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-STRINGING-POR-HUMEDAD.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-STRINGING-POR-HUMEDAD-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-STRINGING-POR-HUMEDAD-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-STRINGING-POR-HUMEDAD-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stringing or \u201cthreads\u201d caused by moisture in the filaments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you'd like, you can try printing some towers to <strong>compare the before and after<\/strong> to dry your strands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are two images for you to compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7) Your filament degrades rapidly due to microcracks.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe this has happened to you: when printing with PLA, the filament breaks for no apparent reason. But this can happen for several reasons, such as tangles on the spool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You'll notice that after feeding filament back into the extruder, <strong>It cuts out again<\/strong>, even while you're putting it on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Dry Damp Filament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Probably the easiest way to <strong>dry filament<\/strong> Place the filament in your home oven, set the temperature to 45 \u00b0C (for PLA), and let it sit for 4 hours until the <strong>humidity<\/strong> let it evaporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What should you do if your filaments have already absorbed moisture? Don't throw them away, and don't rush out to buy new spools. Instead, learn all the ways to dry filament and keep the ones you already have dry. Keeping your filaments dry and free of moisture can help prevent them from degrading and ensure they retain the strength and quality they had when you bought them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To dry filament, you need to remove all the moisture it has absorbed. To do this, you'll need a few tools or methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1- 3D Filament Dryer<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Secador-de-filamento-3d-Sunlu.jpg\" alt=\"3D Filament Dryers\" class=\"wp-image-1300\" style=\"width:800px;height:445px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Secador-de-filamento-3d-Sunlu.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Secador-de-filamento-3d-Sunlu-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Secador-de-filamento-3d-Sunlu-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Secador-de-filamento-3d-Sunlu-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3D Filament Dryer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may be one of the most effective and safest ways to remove moisture from your filaments, since these devices are specifically designed to perform this function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These types of boxes can keep the filament dry and free of moisture, since they have their own built-in heater, which you'll need to set to the desired temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the dryer has finished its cycle, you can use the filament, which is now moisture-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, this type of spool holder can be used in conjunction with the printer, since you can place the filament spool inside it; the spool holder has rollers that allow the filament to rotate as the printer uses it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can view the different models and prices of filament printers on Amazon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Here's a list of the best-selling filament dryers<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2- Kitchen Oven<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-secar-filamento-en-el-horno.jpg\" alt=\"3D Filament Drying Oven\" class=\"wp-image-1311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-secar-filamento-en-el-horno.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-secar-filamento-en-el-horno-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-secar-filamento-en-el-horno-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-secar-filamento-en-el-horno-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drying Filament in the Oven<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may not be the most effective or safest way to dry your filaments, but it's one of the most accessible items anyone can have and use at home without spending any money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, I'd like to clarify something: <strong>I think we need to be very careful and place special emphasis on the issue of safety<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tomato-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never turn on the oven and leave your filaments unattended, as you could completely ruin your filament spools or even start a fire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was just a clarification, since I think it's very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should set the temperature in your oven based on the type of material you want to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, <strong>Not all ovens come with a thermometer.<\/strong>, In these cases, you'll need to purchase a separate thermometer (which hangs inside the oven) to get an idea of the temperature inside and thus be able to adjust it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-termometro-para-horno.jpg\" alt=\"Oven Thermometer\" class=\"wp-image-1304\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44f6RuL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Stainless Steel Freestanding Dial Oven Thermometer (opens in Amazon)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remember to take everything out of the oven BEFORE turning it on.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After turning it on, wait for it to reach the desired temperature.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Once ready, place the filament on a flat surface.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The oven gets really hot. DON'T BURN YOURSELF<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If the temperature is too high, THE ROLL WILL WARP.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When you're done using the oven, DON'T FORGET TO TURN IT OFF.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3- Food Dehydrator<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Deshidratador-de-alimentos.jpg\" alt=\"Food Dehydrator\" class=\"wp-image-1303\" style=\"width:800px;height:445px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Deshidratador-de-alimentos.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Deshidratador-de-alimentos-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Deshidratador-de-alimentos-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-Deshidratador-de-alimentos-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Food Dehydrator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A food dehydrator is ideal for <strong>\u201cto dry\u201d<\/strong> heating elements, since the temperature can be adjusted on many of them, thereby serving the same purpose as a kitchen oven\u2014but perhaps with a little more safety, since no open flame is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the country where you live, you'll need to <strong>determine which option is cheaper<\/strong>, since in some places <strong>It may be cheaper to buy a strand dryer<\/strong> than a dehydrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube Channel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Bugeo3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D Bugeo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre><div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mzJUKaalwfs?si=4-E5vQM_A0OKX2aE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The options presented here, which were not specifically designed to remove moisture from the filaments, may fail or result in temperatures that differ from those desired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For that reason, I want to clarify that with these last two options (the kitchen oven and the food dehydrator), there must be <strong>a process of trial and error<\/strong>, since nothing will be 100% certain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4- Is the build plate on your 3D printer hot?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While writing this post, I was watching a video on YouTube of someone <strong>suggested<\/strong> that our printer's heated bed can be used to dry filaments, since on many printers the temperature of the heated bed <strong>It can reach up to 110 degrees<\/strong> Celsius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is that possible?<\/strong> To be honest, I haven't tried it, but it seemed interesting to me, so <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">I wanted to tell you all about it<\/span>. <strong>What do you guys think? Has anyone tried it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube Channel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@RickyImpey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ricky Impey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre><div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WC3jvuq-uq8?start=85\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before-and-After Photos of the Filaments After Drying<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-antes-y-despues-de-secar-el-filamento.jpg\" alt=\"Nylon 6: Before and After Drying the Filament\" class=\"wp-image-1328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-antes-y-despues-de-secar-el-filamento.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-antes-y-despues-de-secar-el-filamento-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-antes-y-despues-de-secar-el-filamento-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-antes-y-despues-de-secar-el-filamento-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nylon 6: Before and After Drying the Filament<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-antes-y-despues.jpg\" alt=\"PETG: Stringing Test\u2014Before and After\" class=\"wp-image-1324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-antes-y-despues.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-antes-y-despues-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-antes-y-despues-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-PETG-hilos-antes-y-despues-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PETG: Stringing test before and after drying it for 1 hour in the oven<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-NYLON-hilos-antes-y-despues.jpg\" alt=\"Nylon 6: Stringing Test\u2014Before and After\" class=\"wp-image-1325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-NYLON-hilos-antes-y-despues.jpg 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-NYLON-hilos-antes-y-despues-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-NYLON-hilos-antes-y-despues-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Humedad-en-los-filamentos-de-impresion-3D-NYLON-hilos-antes-y-despues-624x347.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nylon 6: Stringing Test Before and After Drying for 1 Hour in the Oven<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Store Your Filaments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you've been able to remove the moisture from your filaments, or if you've bought a new spool, <strong>How will you keep them from being affected by the humidity?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It's important<\/strong> that after dehumidifying, drying, or dehydrating your filaments, <strong>Store them in an airtight container; preferably one filled with desiccant or \u201cSilicaGel\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I discuss this topic in more detail in the post: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/how-to-store-3d-printing-filaments\/\">How to Store 3D Printing Filaments<\/a>\u201dI invite you to read it, as it might be of interest to you.\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion on Moisture in the Filaments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don't protect your filaments, humidity will cause problems, as the quality of your prints will be affected by various issues, such as those already mentioned: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rough or uneven walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layers that don't stick well or peel off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excess thread in your prints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cracks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bubbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items that break easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you won't be printing for a while, remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All filaments<\/strong> They are prone to absorbing moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don't leave your filaments in the printer's spool holder, because <strong>sure<\/strong> will absorb moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filaments that are very damp will \u201cboil\u201d when heated and form bubbles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you suspect that your filament is damp <strong>Try Drying It<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can buy a <strong>filament dryer<\/strong>, Food dehydrator or use the oven to dry them (<strong>with great care and temperature control<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store your filament in an airtight container with moisture-absorbing packets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I invite you to read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/best-cura-settings-for-beginners\/\">The Best Cura Settings for Beginners<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;o&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/flow-2\/\"><strong>How to Calibrate the Flow for More Accurate Prints<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended publications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/3d-printing-in-metal-rapid-prototyping-for-industries\/\">Metal 3D Printing: Rapid Prototyping for Industry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/3d-printing-in-architecture-uses-and-benefits\/\">3D Printing in Architecture: Uses and Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/what-is-3d-printing-sls-selective-laser-sintering\/\">What Is SLS 3D Printing: Selective Laser Sintering<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main consequences of moisture in the filaments are: Layers that don't adhere, strings, uneven walls, bubble-shaped filament excess, or\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1585,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-errores-fallas-y-soluciones","pmpro-has-access",""],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1230"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1230\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}