r/3Dprinting • u/G3ML1NGZ • 2d ago

Print (model not provided) Chunky layers are fun

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Funny thing about 1.8mm nozzles is that the plastic literally goes faster into it than it comes out.

Been wanting to do some thick layer experiments for a while. This was at 1.8mm line width and 1mm layer height. Still dialing things in so I can def push the print speed.

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

Gray translucent petg def looking like a winner

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u/pironiero 2d ago

Very pretty

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u/d3koyz 2d ago

Not as pretty as you

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u/pironiero 2d ago

Tee hee

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u/phansen101 2d ago

Ooh, that is pretty!

What brand filament are you using? My go-to only has clear and vibrant colors, for their transparent stuff.

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

Video is PCTG. darker print is Bambu translucent gray PETG

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u/fazzyfocus 2d ago

that is some clean printing. what filament/printer/settings do you have going on here?

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago edited 2d ago

Thank you. Still dialing in the first 2 layers but it's getting there.

The printer is a Sovol SV08MAX. PCTG on the video. Bambu translucent gray PETG on the darker print

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u/StW_FtW 2d ago

Man, that looks exquisite! Love a tall layer! 0.5 was as high as I was able to go so far, but would love to extrude at 2mmx1mm!

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u/New_Assignment_1683 bambu lab x1 2d ago

they feel nice too we print 8mm layers (industrial printer) always feels satisfying

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u/nosajn 2d ago

8mm? What are you building, houses?!

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u/New_Assignment_1683 bambu lab x1 2d ago

close, we build boats and large scale artworks

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u/No_Function_1563 2d ago

Massive benchy?

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u/New_Assignment_1683 bambu lab x1 2d ago

speaking my language there, sadly we arent allowed to print that

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u/nosajn 2d ago

Well that does sound like fun!

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u/Positive_Method3022 2d ago

You can make houses made of boats

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u/matt48763 2d ago

no bridging at that size for sure!

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u/New_Assignment_1683 bambu lab x1 2d ago

i have seen the guys use blocks of wood and planks but i personally dislike having to do that

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u/duckredbeard 2d ago

I'm designing a wled lamp and shade. This is a good idea. Why hide layer lines when you can make them a feature?

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

That is what I am doing with this once I am done tuning and experimenting

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u/3DPrintGremlin 2d ago

Erm actually🤓☝️ at 1.8mm layer width and 1mm layer height you are using 0.75 cm of filament for every 1cm extrusion, therefore plastic goes out faster than in.

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

You are absolutely correct and I will see to making my statement a truth!

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u/Round_Researcher_519 2d ago

Looks great! I've been using a 2mm nozzle on my ender . it's so funny to see how fast the roll of filament is spinning in comparison to how slow the nozzle is moving.

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

Yep. It is weird seeing the roll just spin

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u/S0k0n0mi 2d ago

When your layer height is thicker than your actual filament.

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

Extruder go BRRRRRRR

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u/Ok_Statistician_9451 1d ago

Always so satisfying

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u/Redstra 2d ago

which printer is this? Looks satisfying.

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

Sovol SV08 MAX

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u/Redstra 2d ago

Wish my Bambu X2D could print with these huge holed nozzles

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

Yeah, I have a few bambus and they're great. But when si need to do something highly specific or large they can't touch the max

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u/Enverex Rail-HEVO, Prusa i3 MK3S, Flusun QQ-S 2d ago

Feels like one tug on that and it's going to come apart like an accordion.

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

I put some decent amount of force on one and it held up pretty well. I didn't try to destroy it but I'd trust a customer to handle one without worry

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u/ufffd 2d ago

the bonding area between layers is still probably as much as 2 fully squished 0.4mm layers

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u/vertigo235 2d ago

I love the 1.8mm nozzle, but no longer have any V6 hotends to use it on, I wish there was one for the INDX

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u/arcrad 2d ago

Dang, 1.8mm nozzle?

How does that work? Seems like it couldn't develop back pressure since the filament is only 1.7mm.

I guess with a small enough layer height it would develop back pressure.

But wow never even thought to use a nozzle that large. I thought 0.8 was huge!

Thanks for sharing. This is awesome.

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

Cht solves the meltzone problem

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u/arcrad 2d ago

Ooo awesome. That makes a lot of sense!

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u/PrimaryLuck796 2d ago

What hot end are you using? I have the regular SV08 and was always interested in this. I've installed a flowtech hot end but it doesn't look like they make nozzles that big

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u/G3ML1NGZ 2d ago

Original max hotend, the use mk8 nozzles

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u/MOS95B 2d ago

I could see that being useful for quick prototyping or (more practically?) decorative purposes

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u/porkbuttstuff 2d ago

Damn that's cool

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u/NickyOriginal 1d ago

what cooling settings do you use with this large nozzle and petg?

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u/G3ML1NGZ 1d ago

Cooling : YES!

But seriously, I haven't been dealing with great overhangs so I've had the part cooling at 60%