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Changing material during print (from PLA to TPU, in an Ultimaker 3E)

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Hi,

 

Is there a means to change filament type mid-way through a print? 

 

I want to print one part in PLA, and another in TPU. These require different temperature settings, it isn't as simple as inserting a new reel. The second print head of the Ultimaker 3E is occupied with PVA support filament. 

 

Thanks!

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    A modifier mesh in Cura can achieve this temperature change (on the printer you are limited to +/-25 degC). You can combine it with a PauseatHeight instance for an easy spool change. But you have to fool the printer about the type of material, i.e. it has to be selected manually, e.g. as Generic PLA.

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