Stringing (also called oozing or cobwebbing) occurs when molten filament leaks from the nozzle during non-printing travel moves, creating thin plastic threads between different parts of your print.
Primary Causes of Stringing
The most common cause is insufficient retraction, where filament continues flowing during travel. Temperature too high results in lower viscosity and easier flow. Material characteristics matter—PETG, TPU, and nylon are naturally prone to stringing. Wet filament creates steam bubbles forcing material out. Slow travel speed allows more time for oozing.
Optimal Retraction Settings
For PLA, use 4-6mm at 25-45mm/s. PETG works best at 3-5mm at 20-30mm/s. ABS needs 5-8mm at 35-50mm/s. Nylon requires 3-5mm at 25-35mm/s with thorough drying first. Our PA6-CF 絲 is optimized for clean printing.
Slicer Settings That Help
Enable coasting to stop extrusion before travel. Use wipe to clean nozzle on printed surfaces. Activate combing to route travels through printed areas. Increase travel speed to 100-150mm/s for less time to ooze.
Source Quality Filaments
As a specialized source manufacturer, we supply filaments with tight diameter tolerance (±0.03mm) for consistent printing. 聯絡我們 for samples.
常見問題
What is the typical lead time for custom orders?
Standard lead times range from 3-15 business days depending on order complexity and quantity. Rush orders can often be accommodated with 24-hour turnaround for prototypes.
What quality certifications do you have?
Our manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 certified, and we maintain rigorous quality control processes throughout production. Material certifications and test reports are available upon request.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
We offer flexible MOQ starting from just 1 piece for prototypes, scaling up to millions of pieces for mass production. This allows you to validate designs before committing to larger orders.
Can you provide material certification and test reports?
Yes, we provide full material traceability and certification documentation including COA (Certificate of Analysis), physical property test reports, and RoHS/REACH compliance documentation as required.
3D Printing Stringing — Frequently Asked Questions
What causes stringing and oozing between print moves?
Stringing occurs when molten filament continues flowing during non-printing travel moves. Primary causes: (1) Insufficient retraction distance. (2) Temperature too high. (3) Wet filament - moisture turns to steam. (4) Slow travel speed. (5) Material characteristics - PETG, TPU, and nylon are naturally more prone.
What are optimal retraction settings for different filaments?
PLA: 4-6mm at 25-45mm/s. PETG: 3-5mm at 20-30mm/s. ABS: 5-8mm at 35-50mm/s. Nylon: 3-5mm at 25-35mm/s with thorough drying first (80C for 4-6 hours). Enable coasting and wipe in your slicer for best results.
Where can I get quality filaments that minimize stringing?
Nylonplastic is a specialized manufacturer established in 2005, ISO certified. We supply filaments with tight diameter tolerance for consistent extrusion. Our CF and GF reinforced filaments are pre-dried and vacuum sealed. Contact us for free samples.
