[Printing .stl files exported from SolidWorks]

MUCH OBLIGED.  I've asked my compatriot for the file, as soon as it comes in I'll post it.

[Printing .stl files exported from SolidWorks]

Hi KS, 

 

I'm pretty sure I can get the SW files by this evening (maybe sooner).  Thanks so much for your time.

 

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[Printing .stl files exported from SolidWorks]

Hi All,

 

The owner cleared an example of the problem .stl for posting, so here it is.  Thanks to yellowshark & everyone else for the feedback so far.  Any suggestions as to why the prints of this file are missing surfaces would be much appreciated.

cap as one piece_rev A-2018-Mar-16.STL

[Printing .stl files exported from SolidWorks]

Hi kmanstudios,

 

Thanks for the feedback.

A couple of people on the SW also asked.  Let me ask the owner about posting the file.

 

 

[Printing .stl files exported from SolidWorks]

Hi mastory,

 

Thanks so much for the feedback.

 

I'm attaching a screen shot and a photo.  The screenshot shows the model as it appears upon importing the stl into Cura.

The photo is the actual print.  Surfaces seem to be missing; only the fill is present.  I'm afraid I don't anything about SW.  I have published the dilemma to a SolidWorks forum, but so far haven't solved the problem.  I think my collaborator may be creating the problem prints as inner and outer surfaces, which is subsequently combined, but I don't quote me on that.  As said, some prints come out fine.   A tech at a local 3d printer business suggested trying a Cura plug-in for SW.  We haven't tried that option.  Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

 

[Printing .stl files exported from SolidWorks]

Hello Ultimaker Forum,

 

I am trying to print models designed by a collaborator who is working with SolidWorks.  The model has multiple parts.  The parts have been exported from SolidWorks as .stl files and sent to me as email attachments.  I am using Cura v. 15.04 create gcodes from the .stl files.  The imported .stl files appear to be fine when viewed in Cura, but when I print, approximately 1/2 of the parts are missing surfaces.  Has anyone had this experience, and if so, is there a work-around?

 

Many thanks in advance

 

[Importing geode into Cura]

Hello Community,

Is it possible to write gcode within Cura?

I ran across an article by Paul O'doud that has a program (http://www.paulodowd.com/2015/11/textured-3d-printing-how-to-explore-it.html) for creating a cylinder via a spiral tool path. Wondering how I might import the program into Cura, or copy and paste the program into Cura.

Many thanks,

polyploid

[Hello Ultimaker Forum,]

That is SO cool! Going to try your settings and will get back.

Yes, I am using a delta. What kind of extruder are you using?

Many MANY thanks,

polyploid

[Hello Ultimaker Forum,]

Is it possible that you use no temperature? If so, you need to add a M302 command to allow for cold extrusion.

Hi peggyb,

Thanks for the tip. I don't know how to use the M302 command. I did find that I could only get the printer to work when the hot end was at operating temperature. So... I am still running wire from the hot end's thermistor, fan, and J-head to the printer controller. The PLA filament (1.75 mm) that was originally fed into the J-head is now driving the piston of a 10 cc syringe (= extruder).

Is the M302 command an instruction entered in firmware?

Thanks

[Hello Ultimaker Forum,]

Can you share a bit more of your setup? and the settings you use? and the cura version?

Hi ultiarjan,

Sorry if this is a repeat- I'm not sure if the a note from yesterday posted.

Here is a link to a vid. I'm extruding a gel through a 10cc syringe. I would like to increase the layer height. Using Cura 15.04.

vid:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3fQfi6IbN0ZMUh6bUwyTm9hQVU/view?usp=sharing

extruder:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3fQfi6IbN0ZazMzLVJ5MGl5bGM/view?usp=sharing

Thanks,

polyploid

[Hello Ultimaker Forum,]

Is it possible that you use no temperature? If so, you need to add a M302 command to allow for cold extrusion.

 

[Hello Ultimaker Forum,]

Hello ultiarjan,

Thanks for getting back.

How? Trying to print layers >1mm; when I enter Layer height values greater than .25 mm the print aborts. Maybe I am missing something?

Regards,

polyploid

[Hello Ultimaker Forum,]

I'm fairly new to 3D printing. Trying to print a gel or paste. Is it possible to use Cura to control Layer height (mm) independent of Filament Diameter, Flow (%), Nozzle size (mm), etc. ?

Many thanks

polyploid