Printing rectangular grid
I am trying to print an item with a rectangular grid (using PLA on Ultimaker 2+):
Unfortunately, Ultimaker Cura generates G-code which prints each rectangle on its own and in a quite a bad way:
The printer head tries to draw a rectangle, then moves in the direction opposite to a last laid line, which with not perfect adhesion of single line messes up the print pretty badly: it often picks up last rectangle side and drags it.
Any way to change the way Ultimaker Cura approaches to lay out the grid? I would imagine that long lines that are connected to other lines would adhere to bed much better than individual squares, but I don't see any options that would allow to alter it.
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I am trying to print an item with a rectangular grid (using PLA on Ultimaker 2+):
Unfortunately, Ultimaker Cura generates G-code which prints each rectangle on its own and in a quite a bad way:
The printer head tries to draw a rectangle, then moves in the direction opposite to a last laid line, which with not perfect adhesion of single line messes up the print pretty badly: it often picks up last rectangle side and drags it.
Any way to change the way Ultimaker Cura approaches to lay out the grid? I would imagine that long lines that are connected to other lines would adhere to bed much better than individual squares, but I don't see any options that would allow to alter it.
pla cura slicing
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I agree, the slicing is not optimal. Maybe you can make an Issue at github.
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I am trying to print an item with a rectangular grid (using PLA on Ultimaker 2+):
Unfortunately, Ultimaker Cura generates G-code which prints each rectangle on its own and in a quite a bad way:
The printer head tries to draw a rectangle, then moves in the direction opposite to a last laid line, which with not perfect adhesion of single line messes up the print pretty badly: it often picks up last rectangle side and drags it.
Any way to change the way Ultimaker Cura approaches to lay out the grid? I would imagine that long lines that are connected to other lines would adhere to bed much better than individual squares, but I don't see any options that would allow to alter it.
pla cura slicing
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I am trying to print an item with a rectangular grid (using PLA on Ultimaker 2+):
Unfortunately, Ultimaker Cura generates G-code which prints each rectangle on its own and in a quite a bad way:
The printer head tries to draw a rectangle, then moves in the direction opposite to a last laid line, which with not perfect adhesion of single line messes up the print pretty badly: it often picks up last rectangle side and drags it.
Any way to change the way Ultimaker Cura approaches to lay out the grid? I would imagine that long lines that are connected to other lines would adhere to bed much better than individual squares, but I don't see any options that would allow to alter it.
pla cura slicing
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I agree, the slicing is not optimal. Maybe you can make an Issue at github.
– dgrat
47 mins ago
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I agree, the slicing is not optimal. Maybe you can make an Issue at github.
– dgrat
47 mins ago
I agree, the slicing is not optimal. Maybe you can make an Issue at github.
– dgrat
47 mins ago
I agree, the slicing is not optimal. Maybe you can make an Issue at github.
– dgrat
47 mins ago
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This sounds like you have an adhesion problem if it catches laid down filament, you might want to address that first. E.g. use a PVA based glue or spray to get better adhesion. This will result in not dragging layed down filament.
To my knowledge, Ultimaker Cura has no option to choose how you print the squares (direction and start point). However, you could use Z-hop so that it will lift your nozzle (or lower your build plate in your case) prior to moving to the next rectangle.
It looks as though you are using an older version of Ultimaker Cura as it only prints only one line of each of the small rectangle holes (or are you actually using a single wall), in later versions of Ultimaker Cura this is fixed, it will print all walls before commencing to the next small rectangular hole. This way you have more lines deposited which have a possible better adhesion to the increase of laid down material:
There are also option available to start with the outer or inner wall (option Outer Before Inner Walls).
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- Use the latest stable Cura 3.6.0
- Ensure that the setting "Wall Line Count" > 1, recommended value is 3-4
- Uncheck the setting flag "Outer Before Inner Walls"
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Slicers never create a grid by crossing the already printed lines - they print perimeters and thicken them into a shell. So if the picture that is to be printed is a #, it does not lay down first the || and then the = crossing over it, it lays down an inner square and then builds the rest to get to the shape. This operation rule is held for shells, but not for infill patterns.
As you describe the printer picking up the printed, you have adhesion problems and your first layer might be not level or too thick.
You might also want to enable "print thin walls" and use 2 or 3 perimeters.
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This sounds like you have an adhesion problem if it catches laid down filament, you might want to address that first. E.g. use a PVA based glue or spray to get better adhesion. This will result in not dragging layed down filament.
To my knowledge, Ultimaker Cura has no option to choose how you print the squares (direction and start point). However, you could use Z-hop so that it will lift your nozzle (or lower your build plate in your case) prior to moving to the next rectangle.
It looks as though you are using an older version of Ultimaker Cura as it only prints only one line of each of the small rectangle holes (or are you actually using a single wall), in later versions of Ultimaker Cura this is fixed, it will print all walls before commencing to the next small rectangular hole. This way you have more lines deposited which have a possible better adhesion to the increase of laid down material:
There are also option available to start with the outer or inner wall (option Outer Before Inner Walls).
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This sounds like you have an adhesion problem if it catches laid down filament, you might want to address that first. E.g. use a PVA based glue or spray to get better adhesion. This will result in not dragging layed down filament.
To my knowledge, Ultimaker Cura has no option to choose how you print the squares (direction and start point). However, you could use Z-hop so that it will lift your nozzle (or lower your build plate in your case) prior to moving to the next rectangle.
It looks as though you are using an older version of Ultimaker Cura as it only prints only one line of each of the small rectangle holes (or are you actually using a single wall), in later versions of Ultimaker Cura this is fixed, it will print all walls before commencing to the next small rectangular hole. This way you have more lines deposited which have a possible better adhesion to the increase of laid down material:
There are also option available to start with the outer or inner wall (option Outer Before Inner Walls).
answered 2 hours ago
0scar
9,83221242
add a comment |
This sounds like you have an adhesion problem if it catches laid down filament, you might want to address that first. E.g. use a PVA based glue or spray to get better adhesion. This will result in not dragging layed down filament.
To my knowledge, Ultimaker Cura has no option to choose how you print the squares (direction and start point). However, you could use Z-hop so that it will lift your nozzle (or lower your build plate in your case) prior to moving to the next rectangle.
It looks as though you are using an older version of Ultimaker Cura as it only prints only one line of each of the small rectangle holes (or are you actually using a single wall), in later versions of Ultimaker Cura this is fixed, it will print all walls before commencing to the next small rectangular hole. This way you have more lines deposited which have a possible better adhesion to the increase of laid down material:
There are also option available to start with the outer or inner wall (option Outer Before Inner Walls).
answered 2 hours ago
0scar
9,83221242
This sounds like you have an adhesion problem if it catches laid down filament, you might want to address that first. E.g. use a PVA based glue or spray to get better adhesion. This will result in not dragging layed down filament.
To my knowledge, Ultimaker Cura has no option to choose how you print the squares (direction and start point). However, you could use Z-hop so that it will lift your nozzle (or lower your build plate in your case) prior to moving to the next rectangle.
It looks as though you are using an older version of Ultimaker Cura as it only prints only one line of each of the small rectangle holes (or are you actually using a single wall), in later versions of Ultimaker Cura this is fixed, it will print all walls before commencing to the next small rectangular hole. This way you have more lines deposited which have a possible better adhesion to the increase of laid down material:
There are also option available to start with the outer or inner wall (option Outer Before Inner Walls).
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- Use the latest stable Cura 3.6.0
- Ensure that the setting "Wall Line Count" > 1, recommended value is 3-4
- Uncheck the setting flag "Outer Before Inner Walls"
answered 1 hour ago
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- Use the latest stable Cura 3.6.0
- Ensure that the setting "Wall Line Count" > 1, recommended value is 3-4
- Uncheck the setting flag "Outer Before Inner Walls"
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- Use the latest stable Cura 3.6.0
- Ensure that the setting "Wall Line Count" > 1, recommended value is 3-4
- Uncheck the setting flag "Outer Before Inner Walls"
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- Use the latest stable Cura 3.6.0
- Ensure that the setting "Wall Line Count" > 1, recommended value is 3-4
- Uncheck the setting flag "Outer Before Inner Walls"
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Slicers never create a grid by crossing the already printed lines - they print perimeters and thicken them into a shell. So if the picture that is to be printed is a #, it does not lay down first the || and then the = crossing over it, it lays down an inner square and then builds the rest to get to the shape. This operation rule is held for shells, but not for infill patterns.
As you describe the printer picking up the printed, you have adhesion problems and your first layer might be not level or too thick.
You might also want to enable "print thin walls" and use 2 or 3 perimeters.
answered 31 mins ago
Trish
4,682938
add a comment |
Slicers never create a grid by crossing the already printed lines - they print perimeters and thicken them into a shell. So if the picture that is to be printed is a #, it does not lay down first the || and then the = crossing over it, it lays down an inner square and then builds the rest to get to the shape. This operation rule is held for shells, but not for infill patterns.
As you describe the printer picking up the printed, you have adhesion problems and your first layer might be not level or too thick.
You might also want to enable "print thin walls" and use 2 or 3 perimeters.
answered 31 mins ago
Trish
4,682938
add a comment |
Slicers never create a grid by crossing the already printed lines - they print perimeters and thicken them into a shell. So if the picture that is to be printed is a #, it does not lay down first the || and then the = crossing over it, it lays down an inner square and then builds the rest to get to the shape. This operation rule is held for shells, but not for infill patterns.
As you describe the printer picking up the printed, you have adhesion problems and your first layer might be not level or too thick.
You might also want to enable "print thin walls" and use 2 or 3 perimeters.
answered 31 mins ago
Trish
4,682938
Slicers never create a grid by crossing the already printed lines - they print perimeters and thicken them into a shell. So if the picture that is to be printed is a #, it does not lay down first the || and then the = crossing over it, it lays down an inner square and then builds the rest to get to the shape. This operation rule is held for shells, but not for infill patterns.
As you describe the printer picking up the printed, you have adhesion problems and your first layer might be not level or too thick.
You might also want to enable "print thin walls" and use 2 or 3 perimeters.
answered 31 mins ago
Trish
4,682938
answered 31 mins ago
Trish
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Trish
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I agree, the slicing is not optimal. Maybe you can make an Issue at github.
– dgrat
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