MP Select Mini 3D printer and PLA Esun were used. Cura 2 was chosen for its user-friendly interface and extensive settings. Reference piece was 30mm x 20mm x 2mm with 180°C temperature
PLA is a natural thermoplastic made from corn or sugarcane. First synthesized in 1845 by Pelouze, patented by Dupont in 1954. Affordable, easy to print, and biodegradable. Used in food packaging, medical products, and textiles
No predefined profile exists for CR-10 Smart Pro in Cura. Custom profile must be created through "Custom FFF printer" option. Profile includes machine parameters like print volume and extruder count
PLA is biodegradable and easy to print, ideal for beginners. ABS is petroleum-based, stronger and more flexible. PLA requires less heat and printing bed, ABS needs heated bed. PLA can clog nozzle, ABS doesn't. PLA prints are less durable and susceptible to UV damage
Print temperature should be 210°C for PLA, 250°C for ABS, 215°C for TPU, 230°C for PETG. Print bed temperature should be 60°C for PLA, 100°C for ABS, 60°C for TPU, 80°C for PETG. Print speed should be 150-250 mm/s for all materials. Layer height: 0.1mm for decorative, 0.2mm for standard, 0.3mm for fast prints
Pushes filament through flexible PTFE tube to hot end. Easier to swap and less likely to tangle filament. Reduces carriage mass and increases print speed. Requires higher torque due to longer feeding distance. Works best with rigid filaments like PLA and ABS