Frequent Clogs? Your Printer Might Not Be the Problem!

     2025.06.19               NextShapes, Standard PLA, 3D Printing               ＜5 minute                                                                                       

The Problem with Clogging and the Customer’s Search for a Solution
One morning, a customer asked us, “Does your Standard PLA clog the hotend during printing?”

He had been using another brand’s PLA and encountered frequent clogs after just a few prints. Thinking it was a temperature issue, he kept adjusting the nozzle settings, but the problem remained. After multiple cleaning sessions, he realized that the filament itself was likely the cause and began searching for a better option.

In a 3D printing group, he saw many users recommend NextShapes’ Standard PLA. Though still concerned about clogging, he decided to reach out to us for more information.

Why NextShapes Standard PLA Earns Trust
Clogs caused by filament often result from excessive impurities or poor thermal behavior. Impurities can block the nozzle tip and disrupt flow, ruining print quality. That’s why NextShapes uses high-purity, thermally stable raw materials in our Standard PLA.

To ensure consistent quality, we’ve added metal detectors to the production process, strictly controlling for contamination. Print tests show the filament performs with near-zero clogging.

After learning this, the customer placed an order for ten spools. In a follow-up, he reported printing four trays without a single clog and expressed great satisfaction.

If you’re facing the same issues, give Standard PLA from NextShapes a try. As a nationally recognized “Little Giant” enterprise, we’re here to ensure smooth, reliable 3D printing—so you can create with confidence.
 

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