PLA Silk - Cura

Introduction

This is a comprehensive materials settings guide to help get started!

The settings listed below have been found to produce the best results in our test lab. However, every printer is unique and different, and settings need to be tweaked based on the hardware. Consider these parameters as a solid starting point rather than rigid, foolproof configurations. You can always reach out to us at info@numakers.com if you have any questions. 

Drying recommendation 

Temp (°C)

55

Time (h)

2-4

Instructions

To be able to modify the settings below, select 'custom' as your print setup and click on the cog-wheels in the topic rows and enable the desired settings to make them modifiable

Load with build-in material profile (Cura)

PLA

Settings

Material 

Print temperature (+/- 5  °C based on hardware)

215

Printing temperature initial layer

215

Initial printing temperature 

215

Final printing temperature 

60

Build plate temperature 

60

Speed 

Print speed

50

Initial layer speed

20

Retraction 

Enable retraction 

Yes

Retraction distance (direct drive)

0.8

Retraction distance (bowden)

5.5

Retraction speed

40-45

Travel

Combing mode

Within Infill

Retract before outer wall 

Yes

Z hop when retracted

No

Cooling

Fan speed

100%

Initial fan speed

0%

Regular fan speed at layer 

3

Minimum layer time

10s

Build plate adhesion 

Build plate adhesion type 

Skirt

Skirt line count

3

Recommended printer upgrades

Special Nozzle

None

Bed adhesion

PEI, Glass Plate, Painter's tape, Glue stick

Heated bed

Recommended

Enclosure

Not required

 

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