For background: I have a couple years experience with 3d printing. Built my Ender 3 and upgraded and replaced most of it. I have a very technical background, mostly on the software side. I have had my A350 since September.
Is it just me, or is there something about the SM design which leads to more frequent what I will melodramatically refer to catastrophic failures, specifically with the 3dp tool? I am starting to have some theories as to why, but would like to hear what others think.
I will say in my favor that Iām playing in hard mode: ABS and PETG with some 10"+ square huge surface area flat prints that require excellent adhesion and no warping. Havenāt even loaded up PLA. Results have not been great, and Iām about to do my second āstuck so bad I have to remove the head and pull out the heat gunā cleaning job. Replacing the sock again. I might need new fan cowling, itās not a happy morning. (Yes, this post is procrastination.)
Iāve printed these same materials on my Ender. Yes, Iāve had some epic fails, but never so often. I think itās gotta be related to cooling.
Any mods yāall would recommend to help increase my success rates?
TIA
Gore pics edit
Not sure if you can tell how concave the duct is in this picture. Pretty sure Iām going to need a replacement part.
Hereās how much filament I removed between the hot block and the housing. I had to do this plugged in hot in order to be able to get to and remove the hot end.
It looked perfect for hours