CrEatBot PEEK-300 Creat Ware User Guide
- September 28, 2024
- CreatBot
Table of Contents
CrEatBot PEEK-300 Creat Ware
Henan Creatbot Technology Limited www.creatbot.com
CreatWare Installation
Download CreatWare installation package from www.creatbot.com, follow the prompts to install the software, try using the default installation path as well.
Configuration Wizard
CreatBot FDM: Select your p [1] rinter model from the list.
Filaments [2] : Select filament from the list. If need to print other filaments not listed, such as PVDF, Ultem, etc. Select similar filament first, then change settings in the software, save.
User Interface
- Opens detailed settings of print, filament and printer
- Add models into CreatWare
- Delete models from CreatWare
- Move, Scale, Rotate, Place on plate
- Model preview
- Right-click on the model opens a context menu
- Switch between the 3D editor and layers preview
- Switch between Simple / Advanced / Expert mode
- Profile selection
- Filament selection
- Printer selection
- Slice and generate G-code
View
Import Model
Import model
- Click the “Add” (Ctrl+I) button to import the models. (stl,obj,amf files)
Arrange
- Click the “Arrange” (Shift+A) button to auto-arrange the models.
Scale
- Click “Zoom” (S), you can see a contour line around the model. Drag the outline to adjust Size of the current model. You can input the value of the zoom ratio in Scale X / Y / Z , or directly enter the size you need.
Rotate
- Click ” Rotate ” (R), and you can see three ting lines around the model, respectively along the X,Y,Z directions. Drag the pointer to rotate the desired angle. You can also enter a value in the lower right corner.
Place on face
- Click”Place on face(F)“，multiple white planes will appear on the model. Clicking on any of the white planes will align that plane with the print bed.
Slicing Operation
Parameter Modes
Slicing Step
Step 1 : Select print settings. Three print settings are provided by default, Standard, Quality, Speed. You can also change each setting according to your needs.
Step 2: Select filament.
Step3: Select printer.
Step4: Click “slice now”
Preview / Export
Preview G-code file: Drag the right indicator bar [1] to preview the layer height and printing status of each layer; drag the lower indicator bar [2] to view the specific information of each layer in detail. Each feature can be viewed in the upper left corner [3]. You can also view other printing parameter information, such as temperature, speed, layer height, line width, etc.
Export G-code: Click Export G-code[4], save the G-code to the U disk, insert the U disk into the printer port, select the file and start printing.
Common Settings
Nozzle diameter : The default size is 0.4mm. [1] If you use a large size nozzle, the extrusion of the filament will multiply and need to increase the printing temperature.
Retraction [2]: Direct drive extruder (such as F430, PEEK-300, D600Pro), the default retraction distance is 2mm (within 3mm); Bowden extruder (such as DX, DE), the default retraction distance is 4 -5mm. If the retraction distance is too small, will leave some strings, you can increase the retraction distance. If the retraction distance is too large, the printing time will be affected.
Layer
Layer height : The most important parameter [3] that determines print quality. Generally set to half of the nozzle diameter, taking into account the printing speed and quality. When the nozzle diameter is 0.4mm, it is recommended to use 0.1mm for high precision and 0.3mm for high speed.
First layer height[4]: It refers to the height of the first layer of printing, generally greater than 0.2mm. This parameter can compensate the errors of the platform and make the model stick to the platform better. First Layer Flow Ratio: the extrusion amount of the first layer. A slightly larger extrusion will make the model stick more firmly to the platform.
Layer height range
| Nozzle diameter (mm) | Layer height range(mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.05-0.15 |
| 0.3 | 0.10-0.20 |
| 0.4 | 0.10-0.30 |
| 0.5 | 0.15-0.35 |
| 0.6 | 0.20-0.40 |
| 0.8 | 0.25-0.5 |
| 1.0 | 0.30-0.60 |
Speed
Speed: Speed affects the surface quality of the [5] model. The faster the speed, the lower the print quality. The recommended printing speed is 40- 60mm/s. If the printing speed is increased, the temperature of the nozzle needs to be increased to ensure that the filament can be extruded smoothly.
Change printing settings[6]: After changing the printing parameters, click save and customize the name for future use.
Skirt and Brim
- Skirt : It is mainly used to confirm t [7] he printing area and check whether the nozzle is extruded normally.
- Brim[8]: Print a series of concentric lines around the model to increase the adhesion between the model and the platform.
Support
- Support[9]: Add support to the overhanging area of the model. Note: The smaller the angle of support, the less support. Set to 0 to automatically detect and add support.
- Raft[10]:Creates a raft below the part that can help with adhesion and provide a clean level surface to begin the print.
- Support type: ① Support on the build plate only, ② For support enforcers only, ③ Everywhere
- Top/Bottom interface layer: The number o [11] f layers of dense support. It will only exist in layers close to the surface of the model, printing a uniform surface between the object and the support material. This increases the contact area between the model and the support to prevent sagging and makes the support contact surface smooth after the support is removed. It is recommended to enable this feature.
Temperature
Temperature : Nozzle temperature refers to the melting [12] temperature of the filament, PLA is 210° C. The hotbed temperature refers to the temperature of the heating plate during printing, and the PLA is 45°C. Chamber temperature refers to the temperature of the printer chamber. PLA does not need this setting, it only needs to be turned on when printing PC, PEEK and other materials. Refer to the filament temperature data sheet.
Save filament settings[13]: If you want to use different filaments with the preset parameters, you can click this button to save the changed parameters and change the name.
Filament temperature data sheet
Parameter
Filament
| Print Temperature(℃)|
Hot Bed（℃）
|
Hot Chamber(℃)
| Cooling Fan
---|---|---|---|---
PLA| 190-220| 40-60| N/A| ON
ABS| 240-260| 80-100| N/A| LOW/OFF
TPU| 210-230| 40-50| N/A| ON
PETG| 230-250| 80| N/A| LOW/OFF
HIPS| 230-250| 110| N/A| OFF
ASA| 260-270| 90-110| 50| LOW/OFF
PC| 270-290| 90-110| 50| OFF
PAHT| 280-320| 70-80| N/A| LOW/OFF
PAHT-CF| 300-320| 70-80| N/A| OFF
PAHT-GF| 280-320| 70-80| N/A| OFF
S-Blue| 280-300| 60-120| N/A| OFF
S-PAHT| 280-300| 60-100| N/A| OFF
PEEK| 400-450| 120-150| 70-120| OFF
PEEK-CF| 400-450| 120-150| 70-120| OFF
PEEK-GF| 400-450| 120-150| 70-120| OFF
Import Config
Click File-Import-Import Config to quickly import the configured.
Dual-Extruder Print
Calibrate X/Y Offset
The printer’s dual nozzles are offset, and the software has provided
default values. However, there is a slight error in the assembly process of
the nozzle, so the color of the model may not be aligned when printing. At
this time, we need to recalibrate the offset value of the nozzle. For example,
the default nozzle offset value of F430 is X73, Y0.
First, download the dual head alignment model Download-CreatBot
Click the extruder icon to define the number o [1] f extruder, then slice and print.
- When printing the result as shown below, the offset value should be adjusted to X73.3 , Y0.3
- When printing the result as shown below, the offset value should be adjusted to X 72.7 ,Y-0.3
Main object+support
Select perimeter/infill/solid infill to use extruder 1, and support/raft/brim
to use extruder 2.
In the preview interface, you can view the weight of the main object and support filaments.
When printing with dual extruders, in order to catch the extra oozing from idle extruder, it is recommended to use the wiper tower [2] (Print Settings – Multiple Extruders – Wipe Tower) or use the draft shield [3] (Print Settings – Skirt and brim – Skirt – Draft shield).
Dual-Color Printing
The files must be two models in the same coordinate system.
There are three ways to import files:
- Drag all STL files into CreatWare at the same time
- Select File – Import and select all STL files at once
- Click the “Add” [4] button to select all STL files at once.
After importing the model, click Yes, and the two models will be automatically merged together.
Set the number of nozzle to be used for each part separately, and install different colors filaments on the printer to print.
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