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Unresolved E3D V6 hot end can't get a stable temperature

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  1. mdecker

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    I replaced my hot end with a e3dv6 tried PID tuning and I can't get it to be stable. I am currently printing ABS and the typical temperature is 245C for what I am printing. Any help would be apreciated.

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    #1 mdecker, Jul 24, 2019
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    Looks pretty normal to me. You can make it better by using a 40 watt heater core instead of the default 25w.. just my 2 cents :)

    (they are cheap too)
     
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    #3 mark tomlinson, Jul 24, 2019
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    Thank you I will give it a try, I am hoping this solves the wavyness of my prints
     
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    Heat stability is probably not the cure there, but post some pictures and some folks might have some thoughts :)
    Still can't hurt to use the beefier heater core since it will heat faster and stabilize better.
     
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    Some photos of the problem with the prints, hope you can see it. I got rid of this problem when I PID tuned it out of the box. Maybe there is some other problem going on here. WIN_20190724_17_26_06_Pro.jpg
     
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    Have you calibrated the extruder?
    There may be a bit of over/under extrusion happening there. That is not uncommon.

    Tom can get you sorted on that if you have never done it:

     
    #7 mark tomlinson, Jul 24, 2019

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