How to Make Temp Towers in Cura: Get Your Temperature Settings Right

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I'm going to show you how to use the Ultimaker Cura temperature settings to make your temp towers so you can set the correct temperature for your 3D prints. First, I'll explain why temperatures are so important when it comes to 3D printing.

To find the optimal temperature settings for your printer, I'll show you how to print temp towers using the Cura Marketplace and the Auto Towers Generator Plug-In. We'll then take a closer look at the temp tower results and examine some printed examples to see the difference in quality between different temperature settings.

Next, I'll walk you through the three reasons why setting the correct temperatures is crucial for your prints. We'll cover all the different temperature settings in Cura, including initial and final print temps, bed temperatures, and build plate temperature settings. We'll also talk about scaling factor shrinkage compensation and additional shrinkage compensation settings, such as horizontal and vertical SFSC.

To wrap things up, I'll summarize everything we've covered in this video, and I'll include some bloopers at the end for a bit of fun. Whether you're new to 3D printing or an experienced user, this video will give you the knowledge you need to set the correct temperature and temperature settings in Ultimaker Cura for your next 3D printing project. And don't forget to print your temp towers!

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00:00 - Introduction
00:19 DON’T
00:43 Importance of Temperatures
02:08 - Temp Towers
02:37 - When to Print Temp Towers
03:53 - How to Print Temp Towers
4:09 - Cura Marketplace
4:58 - Auto Towers Generator Plug-In
5:34 - Temp Tower Breakdown
6:48 - Wasted Filament?!?
8:21 - Printed Temp Tower Examples
15:51 - 3 Reason for Correct Temps
17:17 PRINT TEMP TOWERS
18:13 - What is Initial Print Temp
19:17 - Initial Layer Print Temp Settings
20:06 - Initial Printing Temp Settings
20:57 - What is Final Print Temp
21:25 - Final Printing Temp Settings
21:44 - Bed Temperatures
22:40 - Build Plate Temperature Settings
23:18 - Initial Build Plate Temperature
24:22 - Initial Build Plate Temperature Settings
24:42 - Scaling Factor Shrinkage Compensation
26:00 - Scaling Factor Shrinkage Compensation Settings
27:30 - Additional Shrinkage Compensation Settings
28:01 - Horizonal SFSC
29:03 - Vertical SFSC
31:12 - Synopsis
32:42 - BLOOPERS!

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[georgekiernan]

Been Printing for 7-8 years and I STILL learned stuff in this video !!!

[MrNolz]

Thank you. As a newbie to 3d printing (literally about a week), you are a plethora of information, and easy to follow.

[traviskraftphotography]

You know, I just got my 3D printer a few days ago, and was struggling to find good resources on where to start with settings and how to do some stuff. Your videos are amazing help with my current stringing issue I'm trying to figure out.

No, I didn't print a temperature tower at I didn't know they existed until I looked up strining issues and found your video. So thanks for the info on that!

[helifaxnz]

This is an amazing video and it has helped me tremendously to stop stringing and producing great prints! You need to do temp towers everyone!

[FrogBoy]

For real, you have the best videos on 3d printing. The way you explain is just well detailed and at the same time to the point. Good editing too. Amazing videos bro

[johnjoseph]

Thanks for your explanations. It is awesome. I have started printing Temperature Tower. I got the link of your Vidoes from my teacher at the college. Having listened to your lecture, I gained a lot of ideas about the Temperature Tower.

[vascorosa]

Struggling for two weeks after purchasing K1.
After seeing this video i discovered that i was using wrong temperature . Now I'll see more videos to take the near perfect in everything.
Ty man!

[hetsel-wan-kenobi]

Bro this is a year old video but it’s been a great video for my new venture in 3D printing. Thank you so much for these videos. They are a must watch for any new person at 3D printing.

[MrWoaho]

I was having issues after a move just getting my printer to even print. These guides have helped me get back on track. Thank you!

[glennmccarthy]

Another great video, mate. I am amazed that this video has very few views. I have always used temp towers.

[larrymeans]

Thank you. Just started with ender 3v2 and cura 5.3
Having so much problems with prints. I promise to start printing temp towers. This should solve lots of my problems. Your videos are great for someone new to printing. Need to reduce the frustration...

[WarrenPenner]

Informative AND hilarious! Thanks for this! *Horizontal scaling factor shrinkage compensation* 😵‍💫

[Bushcraft-gnhh]

As a complete newbie to printing, your videos have been crucial! Thanks for taking the time to explain everything in such detail!

[knightbellstuff]

Thank you so much for this video! I did not realize how much work there is to put into 3d printing. I did the other towers too and it vastly improved my prints. You are amazing!

[scottknight]

This is a great video for us simple individuals. I finally understood so much more with this video.

[kronisknatur]

Hi, I'm one of those who just started with the standard setting of 200 degrees for PLA. But after I have done a test, I can see that 200 is fine, especially if there is an overhang. but if there aren't any places with an overhand on my prints. then I will probably try with 190, as it is somewhat nicer and within what the filament manufacturer recommends. The next thing I want to test is the settings with the things that have to fit the same to get better. I have spent a lot of time cutting, filing, sanding to get it to fit. PS it's a wonderful community inside discore. So for those of you reading this message, it can clearly be recommended. Regards René Jensen

[carolmatt]

Thanks for directing me to the temp tower in Cura!

[bjornml.]

Thanks! Such a great detalied explanation on temperature towers and why I need to print some!

[noahhauber]

Dude a newb to filament printing and my print died totally. Realized my temps were way off for my PLA. You helped so much thank you.

[theappointed]

Love your videos. They are so helpful and have increased my understanding of all the different settings in Cura.