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by jfstanley
Wed Sep 26, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Streaking on the surface finish of PETG print
Replies: 12
Views: 13453

Re: Streaking on the surface finish of PETG print

Yes, I do have a Retraction Vertical Lift setting of .3mm in S3D applied with a Retraction Distance of 1mm, but I think I want to be careful raising that value to prevent stringing. I'm finding that some stringing is going to occur with PETG, and increasing it might make it worse. I will definitely ...
by jfstanley
Wed Sep 26, 2018 3:07 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Streaking on the surface finish of PETG print
Replies: 12
Views: 13453

Re: Streaking on the surface finish of PETG print

Thank you! I will go with your suggestion about recalculating EM due to the nozzle dragging the surface. Finishing with a food-safe resin I have works very well on vertical surfaces, but tends to give inconsistent results when applying to a flat surface like these trays. There is some pooling and un...
by jfstanley
Wed Sep 26, 2018 1:24 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Streaking on the surface finish of PETG print
Replies: 12
Views: 13453

Streaking on the surface finish of PETG print

Hi All, I'm having these diagonal streaking issues along the top finish of a flat service tray I'm printing - I started having them when I changed filament from Hatchbox to Priline. Can anyone suggest what this may be due to? I'm using manufacturer's suggested temps. https://preview.ibb.co/by06bp/11...