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Does PETG print slower?
PETG is very sensitive to print speed. Print too fast and you’ll have poor layer adhesion, extruder skipping, and low print quality, but print too slow and you’ll end up with deformed parts, stringing, and oozing. You’ll have to find the sweet spot with the printer and filament you’re using.
Is PETG slower than PLA?
The density is about the same. Still, printing speed for PETG is said to be kept at max at 60 mm/s, while PLA can easily go up to 100 mm/s.
Does slower print speed mean better quality?
Generally slower printing produces better results, but the is a limit. It is possible to go too slow. The speed also depends on the material used. Conversely, printing faster than 50mm/s can give good results too, depending on how well you have calibrated your printer and the part you are printing.
What do you need to know about the PETG?
PETG or, more widely speaking, the range of copolyesters! It’s like PLA and ABS had a lovechild with all the best bits from either one. Copolyesters have a good mix of properties and has become my personal favorite, but there are some things it can’t do or will need extra tuning for.
Which is better molten PETG or PETG cooling fan?
The higher PETG filament temperature will aid super-strong layer adhesion. The molten PETG will stick to the previous layer ridiculously well. But if you need better detail, and no stringing, you really need to use 100% PETG cooling fan. The rapid cooling after leaving the nozzle will leave your prints detailed, with no stringing or blobbing.
How do you change the temperature of PETG filament?
When changing from PETG filament to another filament, heat the hot end to at least PETG’s melting temperature or a little hotter. Once you feed the new filament in you can adjust the hot end temperature to match that filament’s melting temperature.
Which is better PLA or PETG filament settings?
Sometimes PET-G can take a little more setting up, fine tuning those filament settings. It’s just slightly more particular than something more forgiving, like PLA. That’s not to say it’s hard to use, just perhaps a little more patience with the setup.