Dedicated print cores for different filament types?

[kwakefield 1]

Is there any advantage to having dedicated print cores (just regular AA 0.4) for different filament types? I’m thinking mostly about PLA and TPU. I sometimes need to swap between the two multiple times in a week. Does the UMS5 take the different printing temps of each material into account when changing filament so as to fully/easily purge the other type? For example, if the higher print temp filament is removed and the lower print temp filament loaded will any of the higher temp filament residue left in the nozzle cause problems?

[Josnoww 15]

Hi @kwakefield

 

Your printer should indicate if the print-core is compatible with the material that you are planning to use. If I understand your question correctly you are wondering is there are any advantages (outside of compatibility) of using a dedicated print-core for a set of materials. I am not aware of any advantages here, it might depend on your personal preference. The printer will ensure that the core is properly prepared for the material that will be used. This includes purging the print-core to remove any material from the previous print-job, and like you said, the temperature of the previously used material is taken into consideration here.

 

I hope that answers your questions, if not please feel free to ask more!

 

Best regards,

 

Jos

[Yo-NuTZ 3]

If you want to be extra safe there exists purging/cleaning filament to clean up the possible residue leftover

Edited December 27, 2022 by Yo-NuTZ