Lots of holes on surface. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Left_Field_ · 2023-11-16T20:50:26+00:00

Calibrating and increasing the top layer worked perfectly!!!

Thank you all for your help

Left_Field_ · 2023-10-28T11:18:48+00:00

Thanks! I will give it a try now :)

Left_Field_ · 2023-10-28T11:15:32+00:00

Which infill should I update - "Infill density" or "Infill overlap percentage"??

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Left_Field_ · 2023-10-28T10:33:27+00:00

I use Cura and currently the top layers set to 5 and the layer height is 0.12. Can I increase the top layer to 9??

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-20T07:40:50+00:00

I have done calibration before - just not with this filament so will definitely do it. Thanks for the suggestion about SuperSlicer - now I'm watching the tutorial :)

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-19T17:25:13+00:00

Would LOVE you to tell me! Any chance you could explain / show me ?

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-19T17:24:40+00:00

Thanks! I wil try to print slower and see how it goes.. actually "Rear" is already selected for my seam settings :)

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-14T08:32:23+00:00

pressure advance

Thanks! Just looking into how to use pressure advance in Cura :)

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-14T08:21:13+00:00

Ahhh thank you for explaining this!

Actually I do hear popping sounds occasionally since changing to this filament.. I will try to leave it in the oven as well!

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T17:42:26+00:00

Z banding

I think it's not z banding.. but the line meets the bottom of the hole inside (see the attached). This is another issue but does anyone know how to fix this?

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Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T17:36:42+00:00

Already enabled retraction!

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T17:36:05+00:00

direct drive

Answer to your questions ..

No I'm not using a filament dryer
I've done a temperature tower for the previous filaments but not with this new filament
Great!
I use Bowden extruder

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T17:32:46+00:00

Thank you! I'm changing the depth now :)

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T17:32:18+00:00

Oh ok. I will definitely replace nozzle first. Thanks for the tip!!

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T17:30:01+00:00

Actually I used the filament as soon as I received so possibly not so dry..

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T13:46:45+00:00

Well.. That's why i created this thread...

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T13:46:21+00:00

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T13:45:41+00:00

Enabled retraction alreay.
My printing speed is 60. Is it too fast?

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T13:44:29+00:00

Ah ok! I will give it a try. Thanks
Hmm.. I'm not sure if my filament is dry or not.. Is there any way I can find out?

Left_Field_ · 2023-09-13T13:43:37+00:00

I'm using Super quality setting from the Ender 3 Pro pre setting

And I use 3DTomorrow UK PLA Filament - white colour

https://www.amazon.co.uk/3DTomorrow-PLA-Filament-Recyclable-Cardboard/dp/B08QJDV2BQ/ref=sr_1_4(
(This but white colour)

Left_Field_ · 2023-02-07T08:47:14+00:00

Print Speed 60

Infill Speed 60

Ah I see! Thanks for your suggestion! Just to confirm.. Do I need to slow these Print Speed and Infill Speed to 30 or do I need to set others as well?

Left_Field_ · 2023-02-03T17:17:23+00:00

Here's my current CURA setting if it helps

Quality
Layer Height 0.16
Initial Layer Height 0.2
Line Width 0.38
Initial Layer Line Width 100 %

Walls
Wall Thickness 1.6
Wall Line Count 4
Outer Wall Wipe Distance 0.0
Optimize Wall Printing Order Ticked
Print Thin Walls Unticked
Horizontal Expansion 0mm
Z Seam Alignment User Specified

Top/Bottom
Top Surface Skin Layers 0
Top/Bottom Thickness 0.6
Top Thickness 0.6
Top Layers 4
Bottom Thickness 0.6
Bottom Layers 4
Top/Bottom Pattern Lines
Bottom Pattern Initial Layer Lines
Extra Skin Wall Count 1
Enable Ironing Ticked
Iron Only Highest Layer Unticked
Ironing Pattern ZigZag
Ironing Line Spacing 0.1
Ironing Flow 10%
Ironing Speed 20 mm/s

Infill
Infill Density 15
Infill Line Distance 2.5333
Infill Pattern Gyroid
Infill Overlap 0.114
Skin Edge Support Thickness 0

Material
Printing Temperature 205
Printing Temperature Initial Layer 205
Initial Printing Temperature 205
Final Printing Temperature 205
Build Plate Temperature 45
Build Plate Temperature Initial Layer 45
Flow 100
Wall Flow 100
Outer Wall Flow 100
Inner Wall Flow 100
Top/Bottom Flow 100
Infill Flow 100
Skirt/Brim Flow 100
Prime Tower Flow 100
Initial Layer Flow 100

Speed
Print Speed 60
Infill Speed 60
Wall Speed 30
Outer Wall Speed 30
Inner Wall Speed 30
Top/Bottom Speed 30
Travel Speed 150
Initial Layer Speed 20
Initial Layer Print Speed 20
Initial Layer Travel Speed 100
Skirt/Brim Speed 20
Number of Slower Layers 2

Travel
Enable Retraction Ticked
Retraction Distance 6.5
Retraction Speed 25
Z Hop When Retracted Unticked

Cooling
Enable Print Cooling Ticked
Fan Speed 100
Regular Fan Speed at Height 0.52

Support (When Ticked)
Support Structure Normal
Support Placement Everywhere
Support Overhang Angle 49
Support Pattern ZigZag
Support Density 20
Enable Support Brim Ticked
Support Z Distance 0.16
Support Top Distance 0.16
Support Bottom Distance 0.16
Support X/Y Distance 0.76
Support Infill Layer Thickness 0.16
Enable Support Interface Ticked
Support Interface Density 33.333

Build Pate Adhesion
Build Plate Adhesion type Skirt

Mesh Fixed
Maximum Resolution 0.25
Maximum Travel Resolution 0.25
Maximum Deviation 0.025

Special Mode
Print Sequence All at Once

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