Filament Diameter Variance
Inconsistent filament diameter causes uneven extrusion, surface rippling, and flow issues no slicer setting can fully compensate for. Enter caliper measurements taken at intervals across your spool to assess quality and get a flow adjustment suggestion.
Setup
Diameter measurements (mm)
Use digital calipers. Measure at 5–10 points spread across the spool — take each reading 10–20cm apart and rotate 90° between measurements to catch oval cross-sections. Enter at least 3 measurements.
Filament Quality
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mm mean