0.25 mm nozzle DETAIL profiles
Hi,
Recently, I started experimenting with printing more detailed objects using a 0.25 mm nozzle and the DETAIL profiles — specifically 0.07 mm and 0.05 mm layer heights.
I’ve had some success with small test prints, but a few issues worry me when thinking about moving to a bigger project. I'm experiencing quite a bit of stringing, some poor overhangs, and occasionally even small holes in the outer walls. These issues are more noticeable with the 0.05 mm profile than the 0.07 mm, but both produce imperfections — enough that they start to visibly affect the print surface.
So, what do you more experienced poeple do to improve reliability with these profiles? What settings do you typically tweak, and at what level?
RE: 0.25 mm nozzle DETAIL profiles
My first reaction is to make sure you are printing from a dryer. I print a lot with .25, and as it was once described to me, it is the princess of print nozzles. Little problems are bigger with the .25. Any moisture, even with PLA, and it could reduce print quality. I print a lot with the XL, and the #1 thing that helps prevent stringing is printing from a dryer.
RE: 0.25 mm nozzle DETAIL profiles
Hi,
Recently, I started experimenting with printing more detailed objects using a 0.25 mm nozzle and the DETAIL profiles — specifically 0.07 mm and 0.05 mm layer heights.
I’ve had some success with small test prints, but a few issues worry me when thinking about moving to a bigger project. I'm experiencing quite a bit of stringing, some poor overhangs, and occasionally even small holes in the outer walls. These issues are more noticeable with the 0.05 mm profile than the 0.07 mm, but both produce imperfections — enough that they start to visibly affect the print surface.
So, what do you more experienced poeple do to improve reliability with these profiles? What settings do you typically tweak, and at what level?
Would help to know what filament you are using. In my experience, PETG doesn’t play nice with small nozzles. It’s fine with 0.4mm but when I try 0.25, things start to get messy. With PLA, it needs to be dry but you don’t need to print it from a dry box, it’s not as hydroscopic as say Nylon (PA) which I’ve been finding is a moisture sponge.
RE: 0.25 mm nozzle DETAIL profiles
At this size I use PLA from prusament, I keep other type for my 0.4 nozzle. I feel like PLA is perfect for miniatures.
RE: 0.25 mm nozzle DETAIL profiles
Of all the plastics, PLA seems to print best at those resolutions. If you need more detail consider a SLA printer especially if you are printing miniature figures for dnd, table top games etc
RE: 0.25 mm nozzle DETAIL profiles
You can get SlA printers now for around $300