User Manual

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CHVIII
Troubleshooting/ General Info
In this section we will go over a few things that are inherent in 3D printing. 3D printing in its nature takes
a bit of patience and a lot of learning- especially if you have never done it before. The topics discussed
below are things that should be taken into consideration when you are designing and printing parts.
Heat
• Correct extrusion and build plate temperatures are both crucial factors in getting a print that
you will be happy with. You can set these in your Slice settings. Here is a guide which explains
the temperatures that we recommend for printing.
ABS Filament:
Extruder- 235c
Heated Bed- 75c (with adhesion material) up to 95c
PLA Filament
Extruder-210c
Heated Bed- 55c (with adhesion material) up to 75c.
• If you have any other type of filament to use on your R1 3D printer, make sure to consult the
manufacturer’s instructions for extrusion and adhesion temperatures.
Adhesion
• The 3 types of recommended adhesion aides for the R1 (Vinyl, Hairspray and Glue stick) all have
different attributes to them.
Vinyl Sheet: Pros- easy to apply, looks clean, easily replaced
Cons- much less durable than other types, only lasts for a couple of prints
Glue Stick: Pros- Cheapest alternative, creates a strong bond with bottom of part
Cons- requires high bed temps, must be reapplied often, messy
Hair Spray: Pros- Very clean look, almost invisible, strong bonds, very little needed
Cons- Most expensive option, hard to find
• Heat is also very important in adhesion, make sure to follow the guidelines above for heat
settings in addition to these adhesion recommendations
• If there is a lack of adhesion, it is very probable that your part will show warping or might
completely come off of your build plate.