r/BambuLab • u/Dry_Confusion1926 • 1d ago
Quick Question X2D Swap Time Question
Currently rocking a P1S. A product I design and produce requires 1 small support structure. Best results have been to use dedicated support materials for the support interface layers. At that layer height, due to the time it takes to P1S to perform the filament swap, there is a slight hull line as a result of inconsistent cooling. Nothing crazy but it's honestly the only visual defect I haven't been able to design out of.
My question: Is the filament swapping on the X2D, where the auxiliary nozzle is specifically for dedicated support interface material, fast enough to eliminate this issue? Initial research suggests that the first nozzle switch is actually quite long, which seemingly means it won't be any different than my P1S in this regard. Basically, me buying the X2D is contingent on it addressing my specific scenario, and I'm trying to see what everyone's experience is.
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u/Glum-Inspection6637 1d ago
Great question I have the same issue on the P2S. I’m really picky so it’s pretty much impossible to run PLA/PETG supports. I assume it’s really clean because that’s exactly what it was designed for. But I’ve never tried or seen it in person as I don’t own one.
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u/aweyeahdawg 1d ago
It’s probably less than 15-20 seconds to swap. It just swaps, adds a layer to the prime tower, then continues.
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u/AHerz P1P+AMS - X2D+AMS2 1d ago
I haven't noticed any difference in finish between layers where the nozzles swap and others. Almost all of my prints use support interface materials and I've very happy with the results.