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→General 3D Printing Knowledge
[[File:3Dsupports.png|250px|thumb|right|Example of an object (blue) printed with supports (white)]]
[[File:3Dsupports.png|250px|thumb|right|Example of an object (blue) printed with supports (white)]]
There are common places of potential failure which you should watch for every print. The following points of failure specifically apply to FDM prints.
*Adhesion:
**When the print first starts, it is prudent to ensure that the filament is properly adhering to the build plate.
**Watch the print until the first dozen layers have been printed to make sure it is starting off successfully.
**The print can start sliding around the plate at anytime, although it is much more likely to fail toward the beginning of the print.
**A tall and skinny print is much more likely to struggle with adhesion than a short and stout print. Taking time to discern the best orientation for your print is always a good call.
**Adding a raft (sometimes called a brim) will also help if you print is struggling with staying adhered to the plate.
*Clogging
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*Air Extruding
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==General Laser Cutting Knowledge==
==General Laser Cutting Knowledge==