Wood pla on 0.25 nozzle
Hello,
I’m experiencing frequent clogs when printing Creality Wood PLA with a 0.25 mm nozzle.
Setup:
- If I print one piece at a time → works fine
- If I print two parts in parallel → nozzle eventually clogs
Tests already done:
- Filament dried in a dehydrator ~10 hours at 45–50 °C
- Printing temperatures tested around 215–225 °C
- Printer: Prusa Core One
Current hypothesis:When multiple parts are printed at the same time, extrusion becomes intermittent. The material remains in the hot nozzle longer, and the wood fibers gradually agglomerate, leading to progressive clogging.
Questions:
- Has anyone managed to print wood PLA reliably with a 0.25 mm nozzle?
- What specific settings helped you avoid clogging in this situation?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
RE: Wood pla on 0.25 nozzle
I have printed a few rolls of wood PLA and I would not even use a 0.4mm nozzle, I primarily use 0.6mm. Also, these materials are mildly abrasive so they will eat through a standard brass nozzle eventually.
If you want to prevent clogging then use a bigger nozzle. Is there a reason you need to use such a small nozzle?
RE:
Thanks for taking the time to help.
Yes, I need a 0.25 mm nozzle because I print very precise patterns. With a 0.4 mm nozzle, the level of detail isn’t sufficient and the results are mediocre for this type of part.
It's for my wedding 😍
RE:
Thanks for taking the time to help.
Yes, I need a 0.25 mm nozzle because I print very precise patterns. With a 0.4 mm nozzle, the level of detail isn’t sufficient and the results are mediocre for this type of part.
It's for my wedding 😍
Congratulations!
I would go no lower than a 0.4mm nozzle with wood-filled filament. Otherwise for a 0.25mm nozzle you can try a wood-colored PLA instead. Wood filled filament is not intended for detailed printing.
0.6mm is the smallest nozzle recommended for wood filled filaments - or any particle filled filaments for that matter. Any smaller and clogs are almost certain.
Cheerio,
RE: Wood pla on 0.25 nozzle
I've only printed on a 0.4n with this filament and I've never had any issues. That said, I've only printed like 200 g, but still. I haven't printed that with a 0.25n and I wouldn't even dare to. Similar to what hyiger and diem said, the 0.25n just isn't designed to handle particle-filled filaments. I've had clogs with other non-wood filaments seemingly due to particles.
You can get a lot more detail on walls compared to an top / bottom surfaces. So if it's possible, you could print with a 0.4n standing up, and the details on the prints walls will be better. if that's not possible, I think your only option is to use another material.
RE: Wood pla on 0.25 nozzle
To add to this, I only use a 0.25mm nozzle with matte PLA to print lithophanes and even dust on the filament can cause clogs. So I pretty much avoid using this nozzle unless absolutely necessary.
RE: Wood pla on 0.25 nozzle
Thank you everyone!
Alright, I’ll keep printing them one at a time to finish my 130 coasters 🤣 At least now I know for next time — and I won’t promise my future wife anything unrealistic again 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks again to all of you!