With the rapid development of 3D printing technology, bulk filament, as a commonly used printing material, has been widely used in the manufacturing field. However, compared with traditional printing materials, bulk filament management is more difficult, which brings many challenges to users. This article will discuss in detail the management difficulty of 3D printing bulk filament from three aspects: storage, use and cost.

First of all, the storage conditions of bulk filament are relatively strict, and the requirements for the environment are high. Filament materials are usually sensitive to humidity and temperature, and improper storage can easily affect their performance. For example, nylon filament is easy to absorb water in a humid environment, resulting in bubbles and deformation when printing; PLA filament is easy to soften and even adhere at high temperature. Therefore, the user needs to provide a dry, cool and ventilated storage environment for the filament, and take corresponding moisture-proof measures. This not only increases the storage cost, but also puts forward higher requirements for the user's management ability.

Secondly, the management of bulk filament during use is also more complex. Because the filament is long, it is easy to wind, knot and other problems, affecting the printing efficiency. In addition, the diameter and hardness of the filament will also affect the print quality, requiring the user to select the appropriate filament according to the specific application scenario, and precisely adjust the parameters of the printer. For example, for high-precision printing tasks, it is necessary to use a small diameter and high hardness filament, and adjust the printing speed, temperature and other parameters to ensure the printing effect. This requires users to have certain professional skills and experience, increasing the complexity of the operation.

Thirdly, the cost management of bulk filament is also a difficult problem. Although bulk filament is relatively low in unit price, the overall cost is still high due to its large use. In addition, due to the high storage and use requirements of the filament, it is easy to cause waste, further increasing the cost. For example, damage to the filament caused by improper storage and waste during use will increase the cost burden. Therefore, users need to take effective cost management measures, such as reasonable planning of procurement, optimization of the use process, reduce waste, etc., to control the overall cost.

In summary, the management of 3D printing bulk filament is difficult, involving storage, use and cost. In order to effectively manage bulk filament, users need to take a series of measures, such as providing a suitable storage environment, improving the use of skills, optimizing cost management, etc., to improve printing efficiency and quality, and reduce costs. With the continuous progress of 3D printing technology, it is believed that the management difficulty of bulk filament will be gradually reduced in the future, bringing more convenience to users.