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by Phil
Wed Jan 30, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Simplify3D M2 Dual - Single Extruder Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 8381

Re: Simplify3D M2 Dual - Single Extruder Issue

I do not remember the name, but there was a previous thread that addressed this issue. I am sure you can find it by searching.
by Phil
Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:29 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Nylon
Replies: 29
Views: 67921

Re: Nylon

I print lots of nylon, including with a Markforged printer. The MF does not have a heated bed, but the prints stick well with glue stick. The bed is phenolic. I also use other nylons in it with differing success. Most work fine, but also string a lot, since the MF uses a 275C extruder temp. On the M...
by Phil
Wed Dec 19, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: The Dreaded Filament Drive Clicking Sound...
Replies: 3
Views: 5758

Re: The Dreaded Filament Drive Clicking Sound...

The drive motor and gear are much harder/tougher than the plastic filament, so I do not think you can hurt them in that way. I have often heard the 'clunking' and have found it to be from the filament sticking in the extruder, the gear cuts a divot from the filament, and the compression and sudden r...
by Phil
Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:17 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: burned(?) PETG in prints
Replies: 7
Views: 24334

Re: burned(?) PETG in prints

It is probably the issue discussed above, but it could possibly be in the filament before printing. I had an issue with this: IMG_0140.jpg It was several meters long in the middle of the 1 kg spool. The company immediately replace the filament, so I will not bad-mouth them. The burnt lumps were big ...
by Phil
Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: First layer blistering when using PEI / BT
Replies: 1
Views: 14386

Re: First layer blistering when using PEI / BT

I have had similar problems when my bed was not clean enough. I have not used BuidTak, though...
by Phil
Tue Oct 23, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Need Flexible Filament advice
Replies: 11
Views: 42220

Re: Need Flexible Filament advice

Great idea! I will have to use that!
by Phil
Thu Oct 04, 2018 2:23 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: changing extruder temps in official M3-ID .fff profile
Replies: 3
Views: 5785

Re: changing extruder temps in official M3-ID .fff profile

Did you try saving it as a new file?
by Phil
Mon Oct 01, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Simplify 3d fff settings
Replies: 9
Views: 12383

Re: Simplify 3d fff settings

Jules put up a pretty good file quite some time ago. I think it was in a thread titled "Black eSun PETG..." I am sure you can find it; lots of other good stuff in the thread, too. It should make a good start point at any rate.
by Phil
Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introducing Ultra One
Replies: 21
Views: 64234

Re: Introducing Ultra One

Will you be at IMTS?
by Phil
Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Introducing Ultra One
Replies: 21
Views: 64234

Re: Introducing Ultra One

It is "component", not "componant".