Calbuco & NozzleQueen
Calbuco Calbuco
NozzleQueen NozzleQueen
Calbuco Calbuco
Hey, ever thought about 3D printing a scaled model of an active volcanic vent so we can study the airflow and cooling patterns up close? It’d give you a playground to tweak for flow and printability, and I could use it for a field demo.
NozzleQueen NozzleQueen
Sounds like a great way to push the limits of your printer, but remember a volcanic vent is basically a maze of tunnels that will eat your supports. Split it into two halves, keep the walls at least 1.5 mm thick, and add a few radial ribs so the filament won’t curl during cooling. If you want to test airflow, slot a small fan in the center and run a smoke test—just don’t expect the nozzle to cooperate if you over‑engineer the geometry. Oh, and I’ll leave a tiny overhang on the rim for you to argue about; it’s the sort of “flaw” that sparks debate and saves you from printing a perfect but boring piece.
Calbuco Calbuco
Sounds solid—just don’t forget to keep that fan in the center at a safe distance, or you’ll end up blowing the whole print off the bed. And yeah, a little overhang is the best way to keep the debate alive, just don’t let it collapse before you’re done. Good luck!