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feed and flow rates

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:16 am
by Errol
Hi
Can anyone explain to me the difference between feed rate and flow rate I am trying to increase the flow rate to lay a larger amount and give better adhesion between runs as they seem to narrow and not touching each other
Errol

Re: feed and flow rates

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 2:50 pm
by William
Errol wrote:Hi
Can anyone explain to me the difference between feed rate and flow rate I am trying to increase the flow rate to lay a larger amount and give better adhesion between runs as they seem to narrow and not touching each other
Errol
Hello,Errol
“Flowrate” is the rate of plastic exiting the extruder’s nozzle. With a little math and science the flowrate is a function of the extruder motor speed and the volume of filament. “Feedrate” is the rate of speed of the X and Y platform.

Re: feed and flow rates

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:45 pm
by Errol
Thanks