Filament settings
I am going to print using 3DTech CarbonX ASA+CF. 3DTech gives a nozzle temperature range and a bed temp range.
Prusa Slicer's filament form has Nozzle temp first layer and other layers, same for bed temperature. And chamber nominal and minimal.
Do I use the highest temps given by 3DTech or some mix? How am I to know which to use? Thank you,
Prusa Core One
RE: Filament settings
Do I use the highest temps given by 3DTech or some mix? How am I to know which to use? Thank you,
It really depends on what kind of nozzle you plan to use. So my first question is what nozzle are you using?
Whenever I print a filament for the first time, I calibrate it first. I start by printing a temperature tower then do an extrusion test followed by pressure advance, max volumetric flow and finally shrinkage. If you are just printing simple parts and nothing large, just go down the middle. Set the nozzle temp to 245°, the bed to 100° and the chamber to 55°.
Also for max volumetric flow, find out the print speed ranges. For example if it's 50-100mm/s then start with 75mm/s. If you are using 0.4mm nozzle and 0.20mm layer height, then set the max flow to: 7 mm^3/s (75 * 0.45 * 0.2) The 0.45 is the extrusion width and the 0.2 is the layer height. The only way to know for sure is to print a volumetric flow test.
RE: Filament settings
I have used 3DTech CarbonX ASA+CF and like it. Don't have the info on hand but I am using a steel nozzle which I purchased just for this filament.
Again, hyiger is correct. You have to calibrate the filament to your printer. I have a differhyigerent process that works for me but I am going to look at hyiger's process and see if I can get my prints even better. I am printing with a MK3s+. Once calibrated, I found it was very accurate. I use 3DLac on a satin sheet.