Looking for new filament optimization guidelines
Hi,
could somebody guide me to some condensed description about, how to adjust (and optimize) settings for a new filament.
I did a lot of printing with PrusaSlicer included profiles, but I'd like to learn more about the steps for optimization.
e.g. how to judge a TempTower test print? What test objectes are recommend and how to judge them?
I look for a location or article, where informations is summarized.
many thanks
Alois
RE: Looking for new filament optimization guidelines
https://all3dp.com/2/3d-print-quality-12-tips-on-how-to-improve-it/
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Use-And-Optimize-A-3D-Printer/
I would start with a temperature tower as your first print.
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RE: Looking for new filament optimization guidelines
https://all3dp.com/2/3d-print-quality-12-tips-on-how-to-improve-it/
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Use-And-Optimize-A-3D-Printer/
I would start with a temperature tower as your first print.
Great hints, exactly what I am looking for !!
may thanks
RE: Looking for new filament optimization guidelines
I've got some general notes here, and specifics on calibrating to reduce stringing here.
tl;dr - Be sure your slicer settings match the real-world settings of your filament and printer. The slicer can only produce gcode to print the model using the settings you've defined. If those settings don't match reality, a bit of over- or under-extrusion can be expected. Stringing is a common outcome. Since embracing this approach, I've been able to use 0.2-0.4mm retraction, 0.4mm z-lift and no wiping with PLA, PETG and nGen filaments. Get your slicer to reflect reality, and you won't need as many workarounds.
RE: Looking for new filament optimization guidelines
@ahahn-3
Temptower is a good approach. I do this with almost every new filament:
https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/prusaslicer/how-to-set-up-a-temperature-tower/
I would recommend to backup (regularly) the PS profiles afterwards (export config bundle).
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RE: Looking for new filament optimization guidelines
My approach is temp tower only. It's called temp tower but you can see multiple things there based on the temperature:
- Overhangs
- Bridging
- Stringing
- Color
This gives me a rough starting point for the particular filament and it's sufficient for the most prints. Well produced filament does not require any major adjustments. In case fine tuning is required, then I'm doing it for the particular project/object.
If you have to adjust a lot for every filament then your printer need to be adjusted/configured properly.
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