Print Core Lifetime

[Felix11042000 0]

Hi everyone, 

 

I am having some issues with underextrusion on the ultimaker S5. The print core I am using has 4500 hours of operation. What is the average lifetime of the cores? I know it depends on the materials and temperatures used. But I have no idea about the average lifetime. Should I get new ones? 

 

 

[Dustin 137]

They don't really have a fixed life span, as you noted it depends on many factors.
Often issues with under extrusion can be addressed by cleaning the core 
Guide here: https://support.ultimaker.com/s/article/1667337928445

Outside of that often under extrusion can be due to bad settings in UltiMaker Cura or even simply a dirty front fan on the print head
https://support.ultimaker.com/s/article/1667410987947