How to calculate the optimum length of transition zone and melt zone in a hotend
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How to calculate the optimum length of transition zone and melt zone in a hotend
The optimum transition gradient and melt zone will vary for different materials.
As it will with different requirements too. I wasn't sure if it was a question or not, was waiting for another post showing how to do it..Quote:
Originally Posted by Davo
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Originally Posted by Mjolinor
For example, for ABS, we don't mind it preheating in the PTFE tube before hitting the fusion chamber; for PLA, we prefer to keep it cool as long as possible, since it will swell as it warms up.