Formfutura HD Glass printing profile
Hi,
I have a Prusa MKS3+, and looking for the profile to print Formfutura HD Glass? Prusa does not have this on their slicer yet... 😪Â
Always go first to the manufacturer's website - where they suggest:
Nozzle size: ≥ 0.15mm
Layer height: ≥ 0.1mm
Flow rate: ± 100%
Print temp: ± 235 - 260° C
Print speed:Â Medium
Retraction: Yes ± 5mm
Heat bed: ± 80 - 90° C
Fan speed:Â 10 - 30%
This is very close to Prusa's Generic PETG setting, just nudge the print head temperature up by 5 degrees...
Don't be fooled by the name, this is very clear filament but it won't print clear-transparent unless you follow the transparent printing procedures.
Cheerio,
RE: Formfutura HD Glass printing profile
Hi,
Thank you for your feedback. I will try it.
Have you printed with Formfutura Apollo X(ASA) on your Prusa?
No.
Although their HQ is not far from Arnhem where I may visit next year so perhaps it would be worth dropping in to see what they've got.
Cheerio,
RE:
These settings are reasonable enough except for a retraction lenght of 5 mm. Maybe it's meant for a Bowden setup ?, Anyway, it seems way too high for a direct extruder. In fact, on Prusa's standard profile, the default value with a 0.4mm nozzle is 0.8mm. I use 0.6 mm and manufacturers like Bondtech recommend for rigid filaments a retraction length equal to the diameter of the nozzle.
That's the limit which you may vary so Prusa's default is still in the frame.
Cheerio,
RE: Formfutura HD Glass printing profile
Hi all, thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it.