[3D Printing News] Ultimaker Cura: Advanced Tips
Each new version of Ultimaker Cura adds more features based on user needs. If you are already an advanced Cura user, this tutorial may reveal some unexpected Ultimaker Cura features and help resolve printing issues.
Use the "Recommended Mode" in Ultimaker Cura, which contains preset parameters for direct 3D printing; "complete control freaks" can also adjust all settings in "Custom Mode," enjoying over 300 personalized adjustments.
Let's take a look at some common settings in Custom Mode, as well as the newly added features in Ultimaker Cloud:
(Enter Custom Mode through the dropdown print menu in Ultimaker Cura.)
Network Synchronization
Ultimaker 3 or Ultimaker S5 printers connected via network cable or cloud can automatically synchronize material and print settings. If you have multiple Ultimaker printers interconnected, simply select the material that best suits your needs, without having to perform extensive resets for individual printers and materials. Custom Supports
Place or remove support material in desired areas. Use support blocker cubes to place supports in specified regions, and double-click to remove support material from that region.Print Paths
Preview your print paths in preview mode to confirm that the printing process meets your requirements, and make adjustments in the slicing settings as needed.Hide Z Seam
If you are preparing a conceptual model for display and have certain aesthetic requirements, hiding the Z-seam is very important. The Z-seam is the starting point of each horizontal layer during 3D printing. As the print height gradually moves, this otherwise inconspicuous seam can create an imperfect line on stacked 3D printed objects. Placing the starting point at sharp corners or inside the model can hide the Z-seam.
(Use the search bar to find your preferred custom settings. In this example, the seam will be placed in a corner.)
Gradual Infill
Water-soluble support material PVA offers groundbreaking benefits for FDM 3D printing technology, but it is not the cheapest filament. Gradual infill reduces the density of support material at the very bottom of the model and gradually increases it as it approaches the model, optimizing PVA costs; furthermore, this also reduces the time required for 3D printing.Support Interface
Another trick to using support material more effectively is to use a support interface. In dual material printing, you can still use regular PLA as support material for other parts, and only use PVA at the contact surface between the 3D object and the support material. This can further save printing costs and PVA dissolution time.Data Backup
Back up your preferred settings and parameter files to Ultimaker Cloud so you can save settings and back up your work anytime, anywhere. This is compatible with all operating systems, allowing you to copy backed-up settings from a Linux system to a Windows computer system, for example.
Remote Printing
Connect your 3D printer and pre-print operations through Ultimaker Cloud, allowing you to send prints remotely. This means you can prepare 3D print objects in a fixed office, send them to the 3D printer via the cloud, and easily share designs with colleagues across borders.These hidden Cura features can make 3D printing smoother and more convenient, reducing production time and costs. Click here to download the free Cura 4.0 now and enjoy these new features!
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