Topic: Layer Separation
I tried to print the follow female on the beach. I am not sure if this file is printable yet? The layers were by no means really sticking together. I did a different print of similar complexity that came out perfectly.
Re: Layer Separation
Also my printer didn't quite know how to handle this one either. 
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I've found that layers not bonding has been an issue with my extrusion temperature.
Have you done a test with that particular filament to find the strongest bond? I print a 'heat test' object at varying temperatures for every filament I use.
Re: Layer Separation
Gomisan wrote:
I've found that layers not bonding has been an issue with my extrusion temperature.
Have you done a test with that particular filament to find the strongest bond? I print a 'heat test' object at varying temperatures for every filament I use.
Currently using a green filament. I wasn't sure if the file was flawed hence why maybe it was missing some inbetween layers or something. The Pen Holder file appeared to have needed manifolds through NetFab. Not sure if I ran the beach girl through it as well.
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That really looks like a heat issue. I can even see scorching.
Use this thing: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:35088
to do calibration of the heat. ABS from different batches, manufacturers, colours, age etc etc will all have different properties so it makes sense to get it right for each one.
As a rule of thumb I set my extruder temp on my SD3 to 195C for ABS to start, but the last two filaments I have found printed best at 200C
(evidently this is the equivalent of 230C ACTUAL temperature. So dont set your temp too high.)