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Possible file issue

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  1. Mike Toole

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    Having a filament jamming / stop flow type of issue. It happens at roughly the same height each time.

    The filament does bind and the hobbed bolt stops pushing it. The extruder does need a cold pull each time to get cleaned out but flows again afterwards. I can extrude 400+mm without issues.

    Try printing again, about the same height (about 1.5-2" height) it failed again. for the third time actually.

    I am now printing a low profile print job that has been successfully printed recently with this filament. Inland purple PLA, 1.75mm

    I have been told there is a website to send the .stl file to for verification that it is correct. This file has never been successfully printed. I would like to send this file off for testing while the current print is in process. Does anyone know where to go?

    All practices that result in a correct print in my world has been done. It is a new design that has been generated using Fusion 360 and the "make" button, which I am new to. I normally design in Autodesk and simply export the .stl

    Just trying to remove variables.

    Any words of wisdom?
     
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    Got it. thanks.

    However, how do I get Matter control to see a .3mf file? or do I open in 3D builder then save as to an .stl file?
     
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    The latter. You need to convert it from 3D builder format to STL ...
     
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    They used to offer the option to save as STL, but ... no longer
     
  6. Mike Toole

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    Got it. Awesome. Thank you!

    I will let you know if the file prints properly now. The lower profile job is printing fine as usual. so hopefully by tonight I will know for sure. Have you heard of a file causing a flow type issue?
     
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    Not really. Model issues are usually vectors that are misplaced or broken (not a solid surface) and they jut confuse the slicer.
    If it is repeatable at a given height it is more likely as mechanical issue.
     
  8. Mike Toole

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    Well, looks like it’s repeatable. At the 3.25” to 4” heights. Seems to print fine above and below. Any ideas as to what mechanic issues I might look for?
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  9. Mike Toole

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    Need to clarify. Filament is no longer jamming. I’m just having layer separation/bonding issues in this area.


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    clean and lube all axis and try again. Clean out the nozzle and season if PLA.
     
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    Ok. I will do that this morning then reprint.
    Thanks,
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  12. Mike Toole

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    Well, this time the problem area is 2.5-3” above the bed.
    I cleaned and lubed all axis rods. Cold pulled the nozzle a few times. It extrudes nicely and then seasoned with canola oil. Same situation. This time the area had one layer that [​IMG][​IMG]while removing from bed it broke apart. Hardly bonded at all. Solid below and above the problem area.
    I also enclosed the printer to make sure I had a consistent warm temperature.
    What should I try next?
    Thank you,

    MT
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