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Does Bowden provide sufficient control for good prints?

Posted by UkIan

UkIan

Does Bowden provide sufficient control for good prints?
October 08, 2014 04:08AM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 376

My hunch is yes, if you look at what comes out of the berrybot, although that is a super human bit of fine engineering.

For people using Bowden, do you experience issues because of it? Any photos and or advice gratefully received

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leadinglights

Re: Does Bowden provide sufficient control for good prints?
October 08, 2014 04:22AM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 1,450

The more flexible the filament the less suitable it is, so things like Ninjaflex should be avoided. More retraction is needed with a Bowden so the print time is also increased trivially. Other than those, a Bowden setup can be pretty close to perfection.

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UkIan

Re: Does Bowden provide sufficient control for good prints?
October 08, 2014 07:28AM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 376

Excellent, I'll make the transition this evening then. I've been putting it off and off for no good reason.

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Srek

Re: Does Bowden provide sufficient control for good prints?
October 08, 2014 02:22PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 2,470

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leadinglights
The more flexible the filament the less suitable it is, so things like Ninjaflex should be avoided. More retraction is needed with a Bowden so the print time is also increased trivially. Other than those, a Bowden setup can be pretty close to perfection.

I got surprisingly good results with 1.75mm Ninjaflex and a 40cm Bowden setup. Stringing is an issue though.