Getting the Right Flow: Ultimaker Cura 5 Flow Rate Settings

😎 Get your FREE FDM 3D Printing Glossary Here: https://itsmeadmade.myflodesk.com/glo... In this video, I'm going to show you how to get the proper flow rate in Ultimaker Cura, and talk about all the flow settings you need to know once you have your flow rate. First, let me explain what flow is and show you some printed examples of flow. Then, I'll discuss E-Steps and the two methods for finding flow. We'll set up tests and go through Method 1: Flow Tower, where I'll show you how to read a flow tower and what to look out for. After that, we'll move on to Method 2: Accurate Flow, where I'll demonstrate how to measure the cube, do the math, and understand line width. We'll then use this knowledge to calculate a new flow rate. Next, we'll dive into the flow settings and talk about wall flow settings, top/bottom flow settings, skirt brim flow settings, initial layer flow settings, and how to deal with elephant's foot. I'll also go over five reasons why good flow is important and the settings I check before every print. And of course, we can't forget the bloopers at the end! So, stay tuned until the end to see some of my hilarious mistakes. Overall, if you're looking to improve your 3D printing skills, learning about flow rate and flow settings is a crucial step. So, let's get started! Calipers: https://amzn.to/3OA5aSP 00:00 - Introduction 00:19 - DON’T (please) 00:42 - What is Flow 01:37 - Printed Examples of Flow 04:45 - E-Steps 05:49 - 2 Methods for Finding Flow 06:25 - Setting up Tests 07:27 - Method 1: Flow Tower 08:48 - I KNOW… 09:23 - Reading a Flow Tower 12:45 - Nice..but… 13:18 - THANK YOU! 14:05 - Method 2: Accurate Flow 16:38 - Measuring the Cube 19:30 - Doing the Math 20:14 - Understanding Line Width 21:24 - Back to Math 22:10 - New Flow Rate 24:18 - Flow Settings 25:07 - Wall Flow Settings 26:16 - Top/Bottom Flow Settings 26:32 - Skirt Brim Flow Settings 28:28 - Initial Layer Flow Settings 29:27 - Elephants Foot 30:01 - 5 Reasons for Good Flow 34:29 - Settings I Check 34:80 - BLOOPERS DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored. Some of the links are affiliate links in which I will receive a small commission.