Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted (edited) · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

Hello Everyone,

 

I am trying to print an .stl created in fusion 360 with text engraved.

When i am slicing the model, the text is dissapearing if i don't scale the model as preferred.

 

If i scale the object to 99% or 101%, the text will appear in the sliced object.

Is there anyone with a possible solution? 

 

I've tried it in cura 4.6 & 4.7.

 

99%.PNG

100%.PNG

Edited by jechsturk
removed images
  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    Offcourse, i have attached the .stl.

    I was trying to slice and print multiple 'eggies' numbers 17 till 32 but all the stl files do have the same problem.

     

    Some additional information:
    Print layer height 0.15

    The text is .2 deep. So it is only printed in 1 layer at the top and the bottom.

     

    The strange thing is that the text is sliced in the bottom, and not in the top. It is the same text and dept, but only mirrored to the top.

    18#_Eggie vierkant 2mm.stl

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    Thanks for the file, for me it slices as expected with layer height 0.15. There is a setting called slicing tolerance that could influence the results you get so it may be worth playing with that. I always have that set to "middle".

     

    Screenshot_2020-08-26_14-42-25.thumb.png.56c97c855e4f79bd822e4df6df1463a0.png

    • Thanks 1
    Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    Thanks for your help @burtoogle

     

    In my settings the slicing tollerance was already set to 'middle'.

     

    I have changed my initial layer height to 0.25 (because i can see that yours is on 0.15 instead of 0.27 in my settings), and that fixed the problem.

     

    In my opionion a strange solution, because the text depth (0,2mm) is still more than the thickness of the last layer (0,15mm). Hopefully this is a once in a liftime bug that will not appear to other people and their models 😉

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    I am running across a similar problem.  My text is a positive extrusion on the 10th layer.  My layer height is 0.2mm and the text extrusion is 0.3mm.  When I slice this for my Ender 3 the text comes out one layer thick as designed.  When I slice this with for a CR-10 S PRO the text does not appear.  Is there a default setting that might be different between the 2 printers?

    cam_lid_mp04.3mf

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    Hi @SMWE3 when I slice your model for a CR-10 S PRO the text appears. Your file is not a project file, so I don't know what the settings you are using. 

    Here is what I got:

     

     658711552_Screenshot(55).thumb.png.f3b9aac3d64cd836a2a36906e243db2f.png 

     

    If you want I can take a look at your project file. To save a project file go to File - Save project. 

     

    Here is mine project file of the picture above. CCR10SPRO_cam_lid_mp04.3mf

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    I think there is a problem with the model.  The text appears OK as @fvrmr says, but the pins don't look right.  The left model is from your 3mf file and the right is repaired using NetFabb.  On your model you can see that there is a counterbore from the backside (it has support inside in the image).  It is deep enough to make the pin portion disconnect from the base feature.  That won't work because even if they printed (doubtful) they would fall off.  The repaired model shows the pins connected to the base feature.  The pins are essentially solid on the repaired model.  The infill occurs due to the wall count = 3.  I'm attaching the repaired file.  Take a look because I'm not sure how it's supposed to be.

    A.thumb.png.de27686c89fa66aa2617087b811a741b.png

    cam_lid_mp04_fixed.stl

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    Hi fvrmr,

    Thanks, I will compare the project files.  I am using the default CR-10 S Pro profile in Cura 4.8.  It is probably related but I find that not only is the text gone the component is under sized.  It is larger by ~0.35mm if sliced for an Ender 3 but printed on the CR-10 S.  

    thanks,

    SMWE3

     

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.
    11 hours ago, GregValiant said:

    I think there is a problem with the model.  The text appears OK as @fvrmr says, but the pins don't look right.  The left model is from your 3mf file and the right is repaired using NetFabb.  On your model you can see that there is a counterbore from the backside (it has support inside in the image).  It is deep enough to make the pin portion disconnect from the base feature.  That won't work because even if they printed (doubtful) they would fall off.  The repaired model shows the pins connected to the base feature.  The pins are essentially solid on the repaired model.  The infill occurs due to the wall count = 3.  I'm attaching the repaired file.  Take a look because I'm not sure how it's supposed to be.

    A.thumb.png.de27686c89fa66aa2617087b811a741b.png

    cam_lid_mp04_fixed.stl 439.44 kB · 0 downloads

    Hi Greg,

    The lid prints fine but I agree it is a poor design.  The pin is small and to attach only with so few layers creates a real weak spot.  I think you are right that increasing the wall thickness to eliminate the infill in the offset dowel is a good fit.

    Thanks,

    SMWE3

     

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted (edited) · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    I'm having the same issue and have tried numerous settings but am relatively new and must be missing something. The print is only 10mm x 26mm x 1.25mm. Any setting changes would be appreciated. Using TTYT3D silk PLA and Ender 3 Pro.

    Miniature Award.3mf

    Edited by rgdave
    added printer
  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted (edited) · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    Miniature is the correct word and is used correctly.  That thing is little, and that's the problem.

    There are also problems with the model itself (in the Prepare screen turn on X-Ray view) but the reason it won't slice (the letters don't show up) is the physical size.

    I dropped down to a .2 nozzle in Cura.  I still had to scale the model to 200% to get the lettering to show up.  The original model and a version I repaired were the same as far as that goes.  I think you need to move up to at least a "Medium Award".

    Edited by GregValiant
  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted (edited) · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.

    Thanks Greg - I was afraid the reason was it was too small.

    Edited by rgdave
  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Posted · Text is not slicing in cura, but works when scaling.
    On 2/12/2021 at 8:59 AM, GregValiant said:

    I think there is a problem with the model.  The text appears OK as @fvrmr says, but the pins don't look right.  The left model is from your 3mf file and the right is repaired using NetFabb.  On your model you can see that there is a counterbore from the backside (it has support inside in the image).  It is deep enough to make the pin portion disconnect from the base feature.  That won't work because even if they printed (doubtful) they would fall off.  The repaired model shows the pins connected to the base feature.  The pins are essentially solid on the repaired model.  The infill occurs due to the wall count = 3.  I'm attaching the repaired file.  Take a look because I'm not sure how it's supposed to be.

    A.thumb.png.de27686c89fa66aa2617087b811a741b.png

    cam_lid_mp04_fixed.stl 439.44 kB · 3 downloads

    Ya I was having trouble with some small text (2.5mm height) infilling, but changing wall count from 3 to 2 fixed the problem for me! Thank You so much Greg I've been trying to fix this for a considerable amount of time! 🤠👍

  • Link to post
    Share on other sites

    Create an account or sign in to comment

    You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

    Create an account

    Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

    Register a new account

    Sign in

    Already have an account? Sign in here.

    Sign In Now
    • Our picks

      • Help Us Improve Cura – Join the Ultimaker Research Program
        🚀 Help Shape the Future of Cura and Digital Factory – Join Our Power User Research Program!
        We’re looking for active users of Cura and Digital Factory — across professional and educational use cases — to help us improve the next generation of our tools.
        Our Power User Research Program kicks off with a quick 15-minute interview to learn about your setup and workflows. If selected, you’ll be invited into a small group of users who get early access to features and help us shape the future of 3D printing software.

        🧪 What to Expect:
        A short 15-minute kickoff interview to help us get to know you If selected, bi-monthly research sessions (15–30 minutes) where we’ll test features, review workflows, or gather feedback Occasional invites to try out early prototypes or vote on upcoming improvements
        🎁 What You’ll Get:
         
        Selected participants receive a free 1-year Studio or Classroom license Early access to new features and tools A direct voice in what we build next
        👉 Interested? Please fill out this quick form
        Your feedback helps us make Cura Cloud more powerful, more intuitive, and more aligned with how you actually print and manage your workflow.
        Thanks for being part of the community,

        — The Ultimaker Software Team
        • 0 replies
      • Cura 5.10 stable released!
        The full stable release of Cura 5.10 has arrived, and it brings support for the new Ultimaker S8, as well as new materials and profiles for previously supported UltiMaker printers. Additionally, you can now control your models in Cura using a 3D SpaceMouse and more!
          • Like
        • 18 replies
    ×
    ×
    • Create New...