Weak PETG print at higher Z levels
I am having problems with weak prints at high(ish) Z levels (e.g. 150 - 180mm) using PETG. The final product is wayyy weaker than I am used to experiencing with same material down nearer the bed. This is on a MK3S machine.
What do you know? Can anyone offer advice?
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RE: Weak PETG print at higher Z levels
Lower your fan speed, keep it below 25 ideally below 20 for the strongest layer bonding.
Out of interest, what is your cooling setting in Slicer?
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RE: Weak PETG print at higher Z levels
I'm using the stock PETG settings in Slicer, looks like minimum fan speed is 30% (max 50%) under the Filament Settings tab. Screen shot attached.
I'm pretty new to all this, so please forgive any misunderstandings.
I am playing about with oven annealing of parts to increase strength, but am discovering there's a pretty fine line between not heating the part enough, and gross melt distortion 🙂
Any advice gratefully received.