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Filament Diameter

Posted by GIGTK 
Filament Diameter
April 22, 2015 09:02AM
Can I use filament diameter 1.5 mm. in 3D printer ( flashforge Dreamer)

I have been doing project about new material for 3D printing

So, Is it possible that I can adjust feeding system for 1.5 mm. ?

thanks
Re: Filament Diameter
April 22, 2015 09:43PM
Yes you can as long as:

1.- You can tight your Idle bearing to create enough pressure against extruder gear.
2.- Your filament is supported all the way in the extruder, if you have gaps the thinner filament might entangled in the gear.
3.- Your hotend have a true 2mm inner bore if all metal, if it have a PTFE liner might have no issues at all.
4.- Printing should be set at higher speeds and hotend needs to be cooled even if PEEK body.
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