Why does my filament keep jamming?

Why does my filament keep jamming?

The thing is after doing the same thing like I said, new filament coming out looking great then it gets jammed again. I would appreciate it a lot if someone here can give me some explanation and advices to stop my printer from jamming too much. I use mostly Hatchbox PLA but i have tried lower quality filament.

Why is the filament sticking to the extruder?

Fix the Nozzle Height Having your nozzle too high from the print bed is one of the main problems that causes filament to stick to the nozzle. Your nozzle requires a good amount of pressure onto the print bed to properly extrude, but if it’s too high, you start to see filament curling around the nozzle and sticking.

How do you unclog a MakerBot replicator?

Let’s Get Started

1. Remove the acrylic panel(s), set them aside.
2. Remove the filament guide tube.
3. Remove the loaded filament.
4. Make sure the nozzle is still heated to 215°C.
5. Loosen the nozzle.
6. Allow the nozzle to cool.
7. Check to see if the nozzle is clogged.
8. Look down the barrel of the smart extruder.

How do you fix filament jam?

Try and keep the filament as straight as possible. Natural or clear coloured filament works best so you can see the residue when you pull it out. If your hot end is too clogged to get anything out of the hot end, take a thin wire and a pair of plyers and stick it into the tip of the nozzle to clear the blockage.

How do you keep filaments from tangling?

Prevention. The most important thing is to always hold the end of the filament under tension until it is either in your 3D printer’s feeder or attached to the side of the spool. The latter is accomplished by pulling the end through a hole in the spool or fastening it with tape or a filament clip.

How do you unclog a extruder nozzle?

Here’s how to remove and clean a blocked extruder nozzle:

1. Soak the removed nozzle in acetone for about 15 minutes to clean out exterior dirt. Use a soft cloth to clean the nozzle.
2. Place the nozzle on a stone and burn it using the torch for about one minute.
3. Use a very thin wire to clear the hole in the nozzle.

What does filament slip mean?

If the spool of filament that you are using is tangled, then the filament can get caught while it’s being pulled by the extruder. This would cause a Filament Slip. Pause the print and unload the filament from the extruder and untangle the spool.

How do you stop a filament from getting stuck?

At the end of each print, while the hot end is still hot, push 20-30 mm of filament into the hot end to clear out the fluid plastic and then retract the filament until it’s completely out of the hot end. This will prevent the filament from melting any further and causing a clog.

How do you keep PLA from sticking to the nozzle?

How to Prevent the Filament from Sticking to Nozzle

1. Cleaning print bed. The best way to maintain the adhesion of your print bed is to keep it very clean.
2. Filament heating adjustment.
3. Calibrate nozzle height.
4. Adjust printing bed temperature.
5. Don’t allow lower layers to cool.
6. Calibrate bed level.
7. Change adhesive.
8. Clean nozzle.

How long does a MakerBot smart extruder last?

MakerBot found that the new design could run successfully for over 700 hours – equivalent to 1.44 miles of filament – without issue; left running, over 90-percent of the test printers were still going strong at 1,200 hours.

What is a 5th generation MakerBot printer?

The first 5th Generation model was released in early 2014. The 5th Generation printers are sold throughout the world and are extremely popular printers, with many distinct features. Simplify3D creates .MakerBot files that the MakerBot 5th Generation printer requires.

Are the 5th generation extruders (smart extruders TM) prone to jam/clog?

In our testing, we’ve found that the 5th generation extruders (Smart Extruders TM) will occasionally become jammed/clogged. The Mini, the 5th generation Replicator and the Z18 all use the same extruder design, so the following tips on removing an extruder jam/clog apply to all three printers.

Can I import simplify3d-generated files into my MakerBot?

*MakerBot Desktop version 3.3.0.23 allows for importing of Simplify3D-generated .MakerBot files. Before you start your first MakerBot 5th Generation print using Simplify3D Software, here are a few steps to make sure that your 5th Generation printer is ready for printing.

How do I load/unload filament on a 5th generation printer?

In the Machine Control Panel there are buttons specifically for the 5th generation machines to to load filament/unload filament as well as reattach the extruder head if it falls off during a print. These commands as well as the other 5th generation compatible commands are highlighted in red.