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Are Glitter filaments abrasive?
Parts will get very “floppy” before becoming more firm, so please leave supports on your parts or support them and bake them on a flat, non-radiating surface (like glass, ceramic, or composite). No abrasive fillers so expect normal wear with standard nozzles.
What are abrasive filaments?
Why does this happen? It’s because these strong filament materials are actually a mix of a standard polymer, like nylon or even PLA, with a very hard fiber: glass or carbon fiber. These fibers are essentially very short segments that flow along with the softened polymer.
How do you make PETG not stick to nozzle?
Adjusting how your first layer prints can help to prevent filament from sticking to the nozzle. Some filaments are best printed when the first layer is ‘squished’ into the bed, but printing PETG this way will cause plastic to stick to the nozzle. Increasing the gap between the nozzle and bed can help solve this issue.
How can I make my filament stick better?
Slowing down the nozzle’s speed gives the plastic more time to bond to the bed and get a better grip. If you print too quickly, the filament may not stick to the bed because the plastic cools off too quickly.
How big does a 3D print nozzle need to be?
The reason for this, quite simply is that’s it’s a great all-rounder nozzle size. This means you can print exceptional detail, and it won’t take forever. That’s because you can print down to layer heights of just 0.1mm, or up to 0.3mm using a 0.4mm 3D print nozzle.
What should the speed of a nozzle be?
Speed will need to be significantly slower to make sure the filament has enough time to heat up. With a 0.4mm nozzle I usually keep the speeds around 45mm/s to balance speed and quality, but with a 1.2mm nozzle, 25mm/s is normal.
How can I tell if my printer nozzle is the same size?
While the manufactured diameter of your nozzle should be engraved on the side of it, it’s not always possible to read this if it’s already mounted in your extruder, or if you’ve been printing with it for a while, you may not be confident it’s the same size as it was before.
What kind of material is bad for nozzles?
Key takeaway here: Carbon fiber, glass, sand, glow in the dark are all very destructive to a nozzle whereas some of the other materials are not nearly as bad. Then, going back through that list, for a given material, a higher material loading will cause faster wear.