📏 Ways to Prevent 3D Printer Filament Breakage
“The smooth flow of the filament is the heart of a 3D printer. A broken filament causes that heart to stop.” – A wise man from Porima.
Filament breakage in 3D printers is a common and frustrating problem encountered during printing. This problem is generally more common in **Bowden-fed printers**. However, the exact location of the break in the filament may not always be clearly visible.
🔧 Causes of Filament Breakage
- 📏 Using old or cheap filament .
- 🌞 The filament becomes brittle due to exposure to sunlight .
- 🧷 Filament diameter differences and excessive tension .
- ⚙️ The printer's taut extruder gears .
🛠 Methods for Solving Filament Breakage
1. Remove the filament from the printer.
If the filament is broken, first heat the nozzle and pull the filament out. This will clean the jammed part.
2. Try a different filament.
After removing the filament, replace the old filament with a new one. This will allow you to check if the same problem occurs again in the printer.
3. Reduce Tension
When using new filament, be careful not to set the extruder tension too tightly . The tension must be at the correct level for the filament to flow smoothly.
4. Check the Nozzle
If the nozzle is clogged, clean it and remove any blockages. A clogged nozzle can prevent filament from flowing properly and cause it to break.
5. Check the printing speed and temperature.
Adjust the correct temperature and print speed for smooth filament flow. Set the filament flow rate to 100% and print at the temperature recommended by the printer.
🛒 Recommended Filaments
- For PLA: Porima PLA Filament
- For PETG: Porima PETG Filament
- For TPU: Porima TPU Flex 95A
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💡 Why is it important?
Knowing the filament length is crucial not only for print planning but also for purchasing and inventory management. This chart can help answer the question "Is this enough?", especially in large projects.
We're sure you'll use this chart frequently so you can focus on production without having to stay at the printer 🙂
💬 The floor is yours!
What methods do you use to prevent filament breakage? If this article was helpful or if you have anything to add, please let us know in the comments 👇
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