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Review on πŸ”΄ PLA 3D Printer Filament 1 in Grayish Brown Shade by Zack Frazier

Revainrating 3 out of 5

good filament if you can make it stick

I wanted this filament and liked it because the first print was good then I hated it because of adhesion issues and now I'm not sure if it's solved the problem of liability. I'll see if I can update the review if my new technique solves the bed sticking problem. So if you have bed adhesion problems, try to print the first layer very hot. I just started using 225c. I needed a silver thread, I bought this thread because it's a nice color, because it's a Pla+ material and because I thought there would be support. Good things first: The thread has a nice silver sheen and is very strong, like esun or inland pla pro/+ which is what I need. The Filacube strings are slightly larger but so minimal that I haven't tried tuning them yet, I've been busy adjusting the grip on the bed. Now for the bad: 1. Gluing to the bed is my main problem, I use Ender 3 with glass bed and glue stick. I get a great print with good adhesion to the bed, then I reprint the same gcode and it doesn't stick. The filament seems to want to stick to the nozzle more than it does to itself or the bed. I've tried pretty much everything I can think of and the only improvement I've found is printing the first layer at 225c. The hotter first layer seems to adhere much better, but I get elephant feet on the first layer and removing edges or supports cleanly is very frustrating. It still doesn't stick at higher temperatures but it's manageable, at lower temperatures over half my prints have failed. I've only printed a few things since raising the temperature so time will tell2. I chose Filacube because I thought I could get some support/help as it is a small company based here in the US. So when I was in trouble I emailed asking for some pointers or... well any help would be great. and I just didn't get an answer.

Pros
  • additive manufacturing products
Cons
  • boring packaging