Dramatic failure of calibration print












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I printed out this calibration shape from Thingiverse with an unexpectedly catastrophic failure. It looks like there are a lot of things wrong here.



Front ViewSide View



I used the Normal profile in Ultimaker Cura.



There's so much bad in this print that I'm not sure where to start.




  1. It appears that walls weren't printed at all.

  2. Resolution is way below par.

  3. Overhangs are collapsing (not sure if that would be expected at those angles)

  4. The in-filling is inconsistent and "blobby".






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    I printed out this calibration shape from Thingiverse with an unexpectedly catastrophic failure. It looks like there are a lot of things wrong here.



    Front ViewSide View



    I used the Normal profile in Ultimaker Cura.



    There's so much bad in this print that I'm not sure where to start.




    1. It appears that walls weren't printed at all.

    2. Resolution is way below par.

    3. Overhangs are collapsing (not sure if that would be expected at those angles)

    4. The in-filling is inconsistent and "blobby".






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      I printed out this calibration shape from Thingiverse with an unexpectedly catastrophic failure. It looks like there are a lot of things wrong here.



      Front ViewSide View



      I used the Normal profile in Ultimaker Cura.



      There's so much bad in this print that I'm not sure where to start.




      1. It appears that walls weren't printed at all.

      2. Resolution is way below par.

      3. Overhangs are collapsing (not sure if that would be expected at those angles)

      4. The in-filling is inconsistent and "blobby".






      print-quality







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      I printed out this calibration shape from Thingiverse with an unexpectedly catastrophic failure. It looks like there are a lot of things wrong here.



      Front ViewSide View



      I used the Normal profile in Ultimaker Cura.



      There's so much bad in this print that I'm not sure where to start.




      1. It appears that walls weren't printed at all.

      2. Resolution is way below par.

      3. Overhangs are collapsing (not sure if that would be expected at those angles)

      4. The in-filling is inconsistent and "blobby".






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          The failure you are faicing is underextrusion. Underextrusion can have several reasons. Among the three most common I encountered in my printers:




          • The nozzle could be clogged, hindering flow (Very crushy, squishy prints after it worked fine before)


            • Dissemble the filament path till you can push an acupuncture needle through the hotend, heat it, press out all filament, reassemble.



          • The extruder might be skipping steps or shredding filament


            • real Troubleshooting is needed



          • The g-code has a bad setup for the filament you are using - try upping the higher extrusion multiplier/flow rate and print at least 2 walls!


            • In Ultimaker Cura: Custom > Material > Flow




          Flow Rate




          • If not there yet: Gear > Material > hook Flow


          enter image description here






          share|improve this answer























          • What's the extrusion multiplier? Is it something I can set in Cura?
            – BanksySan
            3 hours ago










          • I've got settings for wall thickness, wall count and some for specifically top & bottom (imgur.com/s1mqhK0).
            – BanksySan
            2 hours ago










          • Just keep wispering sweet nothings to it.
            – BanksySan
            2 hours ago










          • I have Material > Flow. That's a 100%, should I up that a bit?
            – BanksySan
            2 hours ago










          • @BanksySan Yes, that is the setting. Try 105%. if that does nothing, your nozzle most likely is clogged.
            – Trish
            2 hours ago



















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          The best thing that you can do first is find out whether you extrude the correct amount of filament before trying all sorts of things. You clearly have an under-extrusion problem. Please look into question: "How do I calibrate the extruder of my printer?".



          The reason why you aren't extruding can be found in e.g. this answer. Note that the list in the answer excludes the stepper driver. If the current is too low, the torque is too low to push the filament (see this similar answer for stepper torque).




          Side note:

          Note that a properly setup extruder never has a need to adjust the flow unless the extruder is calibrated for 1.75 mm filament and the used filament is of different diameter.






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            The failure you are faicing is underextrusion. Underextrusion can have several reasons. Among the three most common I encountered in my printers:




            • The nozzle could be clogged, hindering flow (Very crushy, squishy prints after it worked fine before)


              • Dissemble the filament path till you can push an acupuncture needle through the hotend, heat it, press out all filament, reassemble.



            • The extruder might be skipping steps or shredding filament


              • real Troubleshooting is needed



            • The g-code has a bad setup for the filament you are using - try upping the higher extrusion multiplier/flow rate and print at least 2 walls!


              • In Ultimaker Cura: Custom > Material > Flow




            Flow Rate




            • If not there yet: Gear > Material > hook Flow


            enter image description here






            share|improve this answer























            • What's the extrusion multiplier? Is it something I can set in Cura?
              – BanksySan
              3 hours ago










            • I've got settings for wall thickness, wall count and some for specifically top & bottom (imgur.com/s1mqhK0).
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • Just keep wispering sweet nothings to it.
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • I have Material > Flow. That's a 100%, should I up that a bit?
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • @BanksySan Yes, that is the setting. Try 105%. if that does nothing, your nozzle most likely is clogged.
              – Trish
              2 hours ago
















            1














            The failure you are faicing is underextrusion. Underextrusion can have several reasons. Among the three most common I encountered in my printers:




            • The nozzle could be clogged, hindering flow (Very crushy, squishy prints after it worked fine before)


              • Dissemble the filament path till you can push an acupuncture needle through the hotend, heat it, press out all filament, reassemble.



            • The extruder might be skipping steps or shredding filament


              • real Troubleshooting is needed



            • The g-code has a bad setup for the filament you are using - try upping the higher extrusion multiplier/flow rate and print at least 2 walls!


              • In Ultimaker Cura: Custom > Material > Flow




            Flow Rate




            • If not there yet: Gear > Material > hook Flow


            enter image description here






            share|improve this answer























            • What's the extrusion multiplier? Is it something I can set in Cura?
              – BanksySan
              3 hours ago










            • I've got settings for wall thickness, wall count and some for specifically top & bottom (imgur.com/s1mqhK0).
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • Just keep wispering sweet nothings to it.
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • I have Material > Flow. That's a 100%, should I up that a bit?
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • @BanksySan Yes, that is the setting. Try 105%. if that does nothing, your nozzle most likely is clogged.
              – Trish
              2 hours ago














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            The failure you are faicing is underextrusion. Underextrusion can have several reasons. Among the three most common I encountered in my printers:




            • The nozzle could be clogged, hindering flow (Very crushy, squishy prints after it worked fine before)


              • Dissemble the filament path till you can push an acupuncture needle through the hotend, heat it, press out all filament, reassemble.



            • The extruder might be skipping steps or shredding filament


              • real Troubleshooting is needed



            • The g-code has a bad setup for the filament you are using - try upping the higher extrusion multiplier/flow rate and print at least 2 walls!


              • In Ultimaker Cura: Custom > Material > Flow




            Flow Rate




            • If not there yet: Gear > Material > hook Flow


            enter image description here






            share|improve this answer














            The failure you are faicing is underextrusion. Underextrusion can have several reasons. Among the three most common I encountered in my printers:




            • The nozzle could be clogged, hindering flow (Very crushy, squishy prints after it worked fine before)


              • Dissemble the filament path till you can push an acupuncture needle through the hotend, heat it, press out all filament, reassemble.



            • The extruder might be skipping steps or shredding filament


              • real Troubleshooting is needed



            • The g-code has a bad setup for the filament you are using - try upping the higher extrusion multiplier/flow rate and print at least 2 walls!


              • In Ultimaker Cura: Custom > Material > Flow




            Flow Rate




            • If not there yet: Gear > Material > hook Flow


            enter image description here







            share|improve this answer














            share|improve this answer



            share|improve this answer








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            • What's the extrusion multiplier? Is it something I can set in Cura?
              – BanksySan
              3 hours ago










            • I've got settings for wall thickness, wall count and some for specifically top & bottom (imgur.com/s1mqhK0).
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • Just keep wispering sweet nothings to it.
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • I have Material > Flow. That's a 100%, should I up that a bit?
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • @BanksySan Yes, that is the setting. Try 105%. if that does nothing, your nozzle most likely is clogged.
              – Trish
              2 hours ago


















            • What's the extrusion multiplier? Is it something I can set in Cura?
              – BanksySan
              3 hours ago










            • I've got settings for wall thickness, wall count and some for specifically top & bottom (imgur.com/s1mqhK0).
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • Just keep wispering sweet nothings to it.
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • I have Material > Flow. That's a 100%, should I up that a bit?
              – BanksySan
              2 hours ago










            • @BanksySan Yes, that is the setting. Try 105%. if that does nothing, your nozzle most likely is clogged.
              – Trish
              2 hours ago
















            What's the extrusion multiplier? Is it something I can set in Cura?
            – BanksySan
            3 hours ago




            What's the extrusion multiplier? Is it something I can set in Cura?
            – BanksySan
            3 hours ago












            I've got settings for wall thickness, wall count and some for specifically top & bottom (imgur.com/s1mqhK0).
            – BanksySan
            2 hours ago




            I've got settings for wall thickness, wall count and some for specifically top & bottom (imgur.com/s1mqhK0).
            – BanksySan
            2 hours ago












            Just keep wispering sweet nothings to it.
            – BanksySan
            2 hours ago




            Just keep wispering sweet nothings to it.
            – BanksySan
            2 hours ago












            I have Material > Flow. That's a 100%, should I up that a bit?
            – BanksySan
            2 hours ago




            I have Material > Flow. That's a 100%, should I up that a bit?
            – BanksySan
            2 hours ago












            @BanksySan Yes, that is the setting. Try 105%. if that does nothing, your nozzle most likely is clogged.
            – Trish
            2 hours ago




            @BanksySan Yes, that is the setting. Try 105%. if that does nothing, your nozzle most likely is clogged.
            – Trish
            2 hours ago











            1














            The best thing that you can do first is find out whether you extrude the correct amount of filament before trying all sorts of things. You clearly have an under-extrusion problem. Please look into question: "How do I calibrate the extruder of my printer?".



            The reason why you aren't extruding can be found in e.g. this answer. Note that the list in the answer excludes the stepper driver. If the current is too low, the torque is too low to push the filament (see this similar answer for stepper torque).




            Side note:

            Note that a properly setup extruder never has a need to adjust the flow unless the extruder is calibrated for 1.75 mm filament and the used filament is of different diameter.






            share|improve this answer


























              1














              The best thing that you can do first is find out whether you extrude the correct amount of filament before trying all sorts of things. You clearly have an under-extrusion problem. Please look into question: "How do I calibrate the extruder of my printer?".



              The reason why you aren't extruding can be found in e.g. this answer. Note that the list in the answer excludes the stepper driver. If the current is too low, the torque is too low to push the filament (see this similar answer for stepper torque).




              Side note:

              Note that a properly setup extruder never has a need to adjust the flow unless the extruder is calibrated for 1.75 mm filament and the used filament is of different diameter.






              share|improve this answer
























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                The best thing that you can do first is find out whether you extrude the correct amount of filament before trying all sorts of things. You clearly have an under-extrusion problem. Please look into question: "How do I calibrate the extruder of my printer?".



                The reason why you aren't extruding can be found in e.g. this answer. Note that the list in the answer excludes the stepper driver. If the current is too low, the torque is too low to push the filament (see this similar answer for stepper torque).




                Side note:

                Note that a properly setup extruder never has a need to adjust the flow unless the extruder is calibrated for 1.75 mm filament and the used filament is of different diameter.






                share|improve this answer












                The best thing that you can do first is find out whether you extrude the correct amount of filament before trying all sorts of things. You clearly have an under-extrusion problem. Please look into question: "How do I calibrate the extruder of my printer?".



                The reason why you aren't extruding can be found in e.g. this answer. Note that the list in the answer excludes the stepper driver. If the current is too low, the torque is too low to push the filament (see this similar answer for stepper torque).




                Side note:

                Note that a properly setup extruder never has a need to adjust the flow unless the extruder is calibrated for 1.75 mm filament and the used filament is of different diameter.







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