On 22/02/2026 04:41, Bald Eagle wrote:
> 4: I added a brim after trying to print the whole thing in one go wasn't even
> sticking.

First layer is a common problem, for every type of filament special
temperature and extrusion should be set. Also I am using additional
borosilicate glass on the printer's bad and sometimes even water
with sugar to increase adhesion.

> I am going to look into "z-lift" and "z-hop", as well as try to run some
> calibration tests on the extrusion.

Good idea about tests, but the main source of info is suggestions of
filament manufacturer. This forum:
https://forum.simplify3d.com/viewforum.php?f=8
is also can help a lot.

Maybe bake the filament to make sure it's
> bone-dry.

It depends on filament - some of them are humidity insensitive:
I suggest to avoid ABS and choose PLA, until you need superior strength
of the parts. Find the best filament for your needs, then adjust the
printing process.

> 
> I'm also going to reorient it so that can make 2 "clam-shell" pieces and glue
> them together.  Now that I can calculate the exact radius at each point of the
> cyclide, I'm planning on printing spheres so that I have a Steiner chain.
>

It will be interesting to look at results ...
-- 
YB

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