In 3D printing, the temperature is key.
The key is to find a good balance for your machine, in your environment with your filaments.
Spotting temperature-related issues are generally relatively simple, especially at the extremes.
In this case, nothing at all will come out of the nozzle.
In some cases, it might not be hot enough to melt the filament quickly enough.
This leads to a delay in anything coming out and generally results in under-extrusion.
When hot, the printed filament is sticky.
Many filament types require a heated print bed.
This helps the print to stick in place and ensures it cools slower.
These filament types are particularly prone to thermal contraction as they cool and need to be cooled carefully.
Youre also likely to see issues that you could probably guess were due to overheating.
For example, prints generally looking melted or squashed.
Fine details in prints also tend to get lost when printed at too high a temperature.
If youve got any other temperature-related tips to share, let us know down below.
