PLA Temperature default
Hi,
beginner question:
in PrusaSlicer the default nozzle temperature for PLA is set to 230 degrees. Everywhere else (like on the spools) it says maximum 215 or 220 degrees. What's going on here? Am I missing something?
Cheers,
Martin
RE: PLA Temperature default
Are you looking at MK4, or XL profiles?
These often use higher temperatures for faster printing.
Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility.Location Halifax UK
RE: PLA Temperature default
That is MK4S, yes.
RE: PLA Temperature default
They've upped the temp recently, I assume to facilitate printing at higher speeds and with a high flow nozzle.
Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- https://foxrun3d.com/
RE: PLA Temperature default
Does that work for the bed temperature as well? Use what the filament manufacturer says or something higher?
RE: PLA Temperature default
I usually use 70C for PLA
Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility.Location Halifax UK
RE: PLA Temperature default
To be honest, I never look at the spools. Unless there's a brand-specific profile, I just run everything with Generic or Prusament profiles. Only in the (very rare) case that I see issues, I run a temp tower. For bed temps I still have to come across anything that requires me to adjust the (Prusa) temperature, and I currently have 80+ materials/colors in use.
Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- https://foxrun3d.com/
RE: PLA Temperature default
230 is necessary imo for PLA on the MK4S or you risk underextrusion for the reasons @foxrun3d mentioned.
I've actually bumped it up to 235 occasionally when using the speed profile because I was seeing changes in the sheen of the material when it was printing solid infill.