3D Printing Solutech PLA Filament question for Creality CR6 SE please???

[Flash]

Hello fellow rocketeers,
I finally got my first 3D printer (Creality CR6 SE) and can say that I'm loving it! I started with a 20 x 20mm test cube.

I am printing very nicely with basic settings of .2mm Layer setting; 10% fill; .20 Z Axis setting with Creality PLA filament. Nozzle temp 200 and bed 60C.

This printer has 16 point Auto leveling bed.
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Now for my problems

I brought 3D Solutech PLA Filament and am having all kinds of problems.
It seems to not feed through the Extruder smoothly. I can hear a grinding sound as if the extruder gear is slipping.

How do you adjust the extruder filament tension correctly? With the Creality Filament, I was tighten the tension screw so until I the filament wouldn't slip easy, but this doesn't seem to work with the Solutech PLA?

Also, I believe the temp needs to be higher for proper flow? Just was wondering what temp settings you were using for the nozzle and bed to please?

I removed the Solutech and put the Creality filament back in and all is good, so I know the Solutech doesn't like my settings

 

[cwbullet]

It could be many things. Can you post pictures of what you printed?

 

[Flash]

This print was done after the problems with solutech using the creality filament. I have no pics. Stop print 3 times before removing the solutech and putting creality on for this print.

 

[Flash]

Ok, I did some checking online and the Red filament from this company was singled out as being a problem for at least two people. Counting me, that makes 3. I Printed Phil the Astronaut with Creality Filament with no problem at all. I decide to try the Solutech Blue roll that I brought. Again, no problem at all, it's feeding through the Extruder just fine and is printing great using the same settings that I used for the Creality. 200C Nozzle temp and 60c bed temp with Z axis setting of .20 above print bed. I'll give the Red Solutech a try at later time.

 

[DaveinMI]

I print 3d Solutech at 215 and 60 bed. It seems to like higher temps than some. I've gone as high as 235 with no problems.

 

[Flash]

Hello rocketeers,
I wanted to type a update to this. I went back to the Red Solutech filament and cut about 18" off the start of the roll and refeed it into the printer and had zero problems printing with it at the same settings I've been using for everything. 200C x 60C x .20Z settings. I have also moved to 65C for bed temp, items stick a little better to the bed with no bad side effects.

So I would recommend cutting of 12 to 24" off a new roll before using it. I noticed that the filament can have small kink or two in it when new which can cause feed problems.

Thought I would mention this, since I noticed this on a color change over and it made all the difference for me

Happy printing

 

[Flash]

Wanted to give everyone a report on my Creality CR6 se printer printer. I’ve had it for about one month now. The only problem I’ve had at no fault of the printer was the one mentioned above with the Red filament, which was solved by cutting off around 18” of filament from a new roll to get pass any kinks.

The Auto-leveling is awesome! There is no manual bed adjustments on this printer at all. So it’s a true 100% 16 point auto leveling machine.

It heats up the nozzle and bed in about a minute or so, very quiet machine.

I would highly recommend you giving a strong look at this machine if you are in the market of getting one.

I’m a very happy owner

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