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PJR
 PJR
(@pjr)
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Filament issue

Hi Guys

In the middle of printing a model; 1 x 13 hour print complete and 3 to go. Short on filament, so I can't afford to waste any... Should just about be able to complete the model.

Then, 3 hours into the second part, I hear the filament pulley skipping. Couldn't work out why, so I stopped the print, reduced the temp to 95 degrees and pulled the filament, expecting to see some blockage in the PTFE tubing.

Then I noticed a bulge in the filament:

I have to say that this is the first time in almost 2 years I have seen anything like this, but I am a little miffed as I probably won't have enough filament to complete the model. Re-slicing now, in an attempt to reduce the amount of filament the rest of the print needs...

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Posted : 30/08/2016 12:49 pm
David T.
(@david-t)
Noble Member
Re: Filament issue

Bad luck, really.
Any chance to slice only unfinished part and then glue it together?

Posted : 30/08/2016 12:57 pm
PJR
 PJR
(@pjr)
Antient Member Moderator
Topic starter answered:
Re: Filament issue

David

I agree it is bad luck, but unfortunately, it cannot be glued - it has to hold water.

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Posted : 30/08/2016 1:21 pm
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