User Manual
Stream MK3/SC2/SH65 series
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Different diameters
are also available for all types of nozzles in order to adapt to all needs. On the other hand,
not all materials support all diameters, and particularly on small nozzles. It should be noted that it is strongly
discouraged to use nozzles less than 0.4/0.5mm in diameter for filled materials, the filler fibers will have a
strong tendency to systematically clog the nozzle on small diameters. The 0.4mm nozzle fitted as standard is a very good
compromise between quality, finesse and printing time. Smaller nozzles will increase print time, but will allow you to print
objects with finer walls and details, i.e. your nozzle size defines the smallest printable dot/detail. Large diameter nozzles
will speed up prints, but will reduce sharp angles and printable detail. This can also significantly increase the solidity of
the objects.
The nozzle diameters offered depending on the type range from 0.1mm to 0.8mm. Visit the Volumic website to find out
about the different models offered.
If you change nozzle diameter, you will need to change your slicing settings in your software to match:
- For Simplify3D:
open your process window, and in the "Extruder" tab (in advanced mode), modify the diameter with the
"Nozzle diameter" value to match that of your mounted nozzle.
Remember that in the case of INOX or Steel nozzles, you will have to increase the temperature significantly to
obtain good results, otherwise the material will not adhere to the lower layer, or your objects will be fragile
and will delaminate easily.
In order to make this easier and avoid modifying all the printing profiles with different temperatures for each type of
nozzle, you can use the nozzle temperature compensation function on your Volumic. To do this, go to the printer menu,
then to the “CFG. MISCELLANEOUS”, then click on “Nozzle temp° compensation”. Here you can set
the temperature offset,
i.e. how many degrees will be systematically added to the temperature provided by the Gcode program.
Example :
If you have a hardened steel nozzle, about twenty degrees more are necessary compared to a brass nozzle. You
can therefore set the compensation temperature to 20°, which will automatically add this temperature to your printing
program. For a 210° print program, the machine will automatically add these 20° and print at 230°.
