Manual: Orcabot XXL
Pro 2
version 1.0.1 Mar 2017
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7.6.
Filament cooling (blower)
When do we use cooling?
By making use of cooling we can “without” support
print some more complex objects.
We can create so called bridges, this means we can
actually print little stretches in the air. Also objects
which are at an angle are much better printable etc.
Some materials print way better or faster when cooled
actively.
Advantages:
Cooling of the object during printing.
Faster printing.
Smaller details much better visible on printed model.
Use for different materials such as PLA or PET.
Disadvantages:
Almost unusable for ABS because of delamination. (layers of the object do not bond properly
causing cracks the printed ABS.
Follow below steps to turn on external object cooling on the desired print heads.
1.
Preheat and start the printer with a g-code.
2.
Press once on the selection knob to enter the menu.
3.
Scroll down to “Fan speed” & “Fan 2 Speed”.
Fan speed = Print head left
Fan 2 speed = Print head right
4.
Select the desired fan (cooling) and turn the selection
knob to set a percentage.
To switch off the external cooling set the percentage on
0%.
