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toaf
 toaf
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what do people do for the end of roll curl?

ive seen it with a few filaments. the end has a crazy curl like its wound too tight or too warm when rolled.

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Posted : 20/02/2019 8:59 am
rob.l6
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Re: what do people do for the end of roll curl?

I pour myself a single malt.

Posted : 20/02/2019 10:28 am
Steve
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Re: what do people do for the end of roll curl?

I agree it is annoying. The tight curvature stays with the filament making it more likely to break.

One solution would be to create some spool holders with a large center hub. Transfer your filament to the modified spool after using half of the original roll.

Maybe it is easier to just give up on the last 10% and toss it.

Steve

Posted : 20/02/2019 6:32 pm
toaf
 toaf
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Topic starter answered:
Re: what do people do for the end of roll curl?

ya, it is just around the last layer or 2 on the rolls when it happens. maybe more filament for my pens

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Posted : 20/02/2019 6:44 pm
Nikolai
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Re: what do people do for the end of roll curl?

The filament run-out sensor should catch it, if filament breaks 😉

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Posted : 20/02/2019 6:47 pm
toaf
 toaf
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Topic starter answered:
Re: what do people do for the end of roll curl?

it does, but ive gotten some nasty curls that mess with things (a few filaments)

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Posted : 20/02/2019 6:50 pm
vintagepc
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Re: what do people do for the end of roll curl?

It should be possible to relax the curl by heating the filament slightly to soften it; you'd have to find a temperature that lets this happen without affecting the dimensions though.

Posted : 20/02/2019 6:54 pm
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