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Printing Parameters

Let's get you started with our 3DQF Filament 

Need some 3D Printing setup advice?

Check out the 3DQF printing guidance & library section 

PETG

  • Hot end temp 235-260°C

  • Bed 70-100°C

  • .4 mm initial layer height

  • First layer Speed 15 mm/s 

  • Print speed 50-300mm/s

  • Retraction 1-2 mm 

  • Part cooling fan off (first layer)

  • Filament cleaner 

  • Gluestick to aide removal (Glass) PEI Recommended

  • Open / Closed enclosure 

  • Tolerance 0.03 + -

  • Net filament 1KG + Spool

  • Volumetric Flow 11mm³

PLA

  •  Hot end temp 210-225°C

  • Bed 30-50°C

  • First layer speed 30 mmps 

  • Print speed 50-300mmps

  • Retraction .8-1.5mm 

  • Filament cleaner 

  • Fan off First layer, then 100%

  • No bed adhesive needed 

  • Open / Closed enclosure 

  • Tolerance 0.03 + -

  • Net Filament 1KG + Spool

  • Volumetric Flow 19mm³

ABS

  •  Hot end Temp 260-300°C

  • Bed 90-100°C

  • First Layer Speed 30 mmps 

  • Print Speed 50-300mmps

  • Retraction 1-3mm 

  • Filament Cleaner 

  • Fan off First layer, then 20%

  • No bed adhesive needed 

  • Closed enclosure 

  • Tolerance 0.03 + -

  • Net Filament 1KG + Spool

  • Volumetric Flow 15mm³

Glitter Based
PLA

  •  Hot end Temp 210-225°C

  • .6 Nozzle (Mandatory)

  • Bed 30-50°C

  • First Layer Speed 30 mmps 

  • Print Speed 50-80mmps

  • Retraction .8-1.5mm 

  • Filament Cleaner 

  • Fan off First layer, then 100%

  • No bed adhesive needed 

  • Open / Closed enclosure 

  • Tolerance 0.03 + -

  • Net Filament 1KG + Spool 

Woodchucker
PLA

  •  Hot end Temp 175-190°C

  • .6 Nozzle (Mandatory)

  • Bed 30-50°C

  • First Layer Speed 30 mmps 

  • Print Speed 50-80mmps

  • Retraction 1-2mm 

  • Filament Cleaner 

  • Fan off First layer, then 100%

  • No bed adhesive needed 

  • Open / Closed enclosure 

  • Tolerance 0.03 + -

  • Net Filament 1KG + Spool 

Printable 
Low Fiction Inserts 

  • Reduce friction from card spool 

  • Roller style unloader rings 

  • Helps improve printing performance 

  • No supports require 

  • Re-usable 

  • Low print time

  • Low material usage 

Do you use a roller unloader or is our spool a bit wide?
Well not to worry, we have you covered with some handy printable accessories!

Roller Style Unloader
Mk18 Spool

Axle Style Unloader
MK18 & MK19 Spool

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Roller Style Unloader
New Mk19 Spool

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Printing Guidance 

PLA

PLA Printing Guidance

PLA-Plus

PLA-Plus Printing Guidance

PETG

PETG Printing Guidance

ABS

ABS Printing Guidance

Need some 3D Printing tips & tricks?

Welcome to 3DQF, home of our UK-made 3D Printing Filaments! We aim to provide you with a full set of informational guides to help you get started in our amazing 3D printing world. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced user, we here at 3DQF aim to make your journey as smooth and enjoyable as possible. If you encounter any issues or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our UK customer service team. 3D Printing is a challenge at times, but we are here to offer some helpful tips when things don't go to plan! From setting your first layer to material preparation to how do you make your funny-coloured plastic spaghetti? All this and much more will be right here :-)


Welcome to the 3DQF library !!!

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