{"id":2955,"date":"2022-11-08T18:37:37","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T21:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevo.impresion3d.website\/?p=2955"},"modified":"2022-11-08T18:37:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T21:37:37","slug":"how-to-activate-and-configure-smoothing-in-cura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/como-activar-y-configurar-el-alisado-en-cura\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Activate and Configure Hair Straightening in Cura"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Smoothing is a setting in Cura that produces smooth surfaces on the top layers of the printed model.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When you enable this feature in Cura, the nozzle will move over the last layer while still hot, leaving a smooth surface.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enable text smoothing in Cura <strong>Go to the \u201cHigher or Lower\u201d settings and check the \u201cEnable smoothing\u201d box\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the checkbox is selected, additional options will appear that allow you to change the default settings in order to achieve the desired results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iron only the top layer<\/strong>: Ironing will be done only on the topmost layer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Pattern<\/strong>: Choose the ironing pattern for the top layers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Line Spacing in the Smoothing Process<\/strong>: Determines the distance between lines (line thickness).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Process<\/strong>: Percentage of <strong>material extruded during the smoothing process<\/strong>, it can fill in some surface cracks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Treatment<\/strong>: The distance that must be maintained from the edge to avoid irregular edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Speed<\/strong>: The straightening speed can be adjusted to tailor the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"716\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capas-superiores-e-inferiores-en-cura-habilitar-alisado-configuracion.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capas-superiores-e-inferiores-en-cura-habilitar-alisado-configuracion.webp 457w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capas-superiores-e-inferiores-en-cura-habilitar-alisado-configuracion-191x300.webp 191w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Enabling anti-aliasing in Cura (default settings)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once activated, it prints a test cube using the default settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After printing the last layer (the top layer), the nozzle makes an additional pass over the top layer, but this time using finer lines. This smooths out the surface and may correct some cracks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the process is complete, the top surface will be completely smooth and matte, resulting in a better finish on the top layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the straightening treatment to work properly, the top layer must be of good quality and well-set. That's why <strong>A minimum of 4 topcoats is recommended<\/strong>, so that there are no gaps or cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve a smooth finish, the nozzle must make passes that are much narrower than normal (narrower than the nozzle's diameter) and extrude just the right amount of material, so as not to leave excess plastic that would compromise the finish.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capas-superiores-e-inferiores-en-cura-habilitar-alisado-ejemplo.webp\" alt=\"Enable straightening during treatment\" class=\"wp-image-2715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capas-superiores-e-inferiores-en-cura-habilitar-alisado-ejemplo.webp 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capas-superiores-e-inferiores-en-cura-habilitar-alisado-ejemplo-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capas-superiores-e-inferiores-en-cura-habilitar-alisado-ejemplo-768x427.webp 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Capas-superiores-e-inferiores-en-cura-habilitar-alisado-ejemplo-624x347.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: <strong>Comparison between an unsmoothed surface<\/strong> (left) <strong>and a smooth surface<\/strong> (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoothing Settings in Cura<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the smoothing function is enabled, all flat surfaces parallel to the heating bed are smoothed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only want to smooth the top layer, then you should select <strong>Iron only the top layer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a straightening treatment, I recommend choosing <strong>Zigzag<\/strong>, but you can run your own tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the following options, I recommend keeping the default settings (for a 0.4 nozzle) and <strong>print a test cube<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Straightening Pattern<\/strong>: Zigzag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Line Spacing in the Smoothing Process<\/strong>: 0.1 mm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Process<\/strong>: 10.0 %.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Treatment<\/strong>:  0.38 mm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Speed<\/strong>: 20.0 mm\/s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Como-activar-y-configurar-el-alisado-en-cura-configuracion-predeterminada-ender-3.webp\" alt=\"Chemical Straightening Treatment\" class=\"wp-image-2963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Como-activar-y-configurar-el-alisado-en-cura-configuracion-predeterminada-ender-3.webp 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Como-activar-y-configurar-el-alisado-en-cura-configuracion-predeterminada-ender-3-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Como-activar-y-configurar-el-alisado-en-cura-configuracion-predeterminada-ender-3-768x427.webp 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Como-activar-y-configurar-el-alisado-en-cura-configuracion-predeterminada-ender-3-624x347.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Smoothed Cube with default settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see that it turned out well, then you can try printing with those settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If not, then continue experimenting by increasing or decreasing the flow of the straightening solution. This will depend on whether you see too much or too little material being deposited during the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Straightening Pattern<\/strong>: Zigzag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Line Spacing in the Smoothing Process<\/strong>: 0.2 mm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Process<\/strong>: 17.0 %.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Treatment<\/strong>:  0.38 mm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straightening Speed<\/strong>: 60.0 mm\/s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Como-activar-y-configurar-el-alisado-en-cura-configuracion-modificada-ender-3-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2964\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Smoothed Cube with Modified Settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In any case, I recommend that you <strong>do your own testing<\/strong> And then let me know what you think of the finish on your 3D prints with this smoothing option in Cura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ElTaller3DdeAlexei\">Alexei's 3D Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre><div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-m3eRp5y2Rg?start=30\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell me, what would you use Cura's smoothing feature for\u2026 3D keychains? Custom parts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I invite you to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/threads-in-3d-printing-and-how-to-avoid-them\/\">Threads in 3D Printing and How to Avoid Them<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/fuzzy-lining-cure-fuzzy-skin\/\">Diffuse Map in Cura \u2013 Add texture to your models!<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/spiralize-the-outer-contour-vase-mode-cure\/\">Spiralize the outer contour \u2013 Cura's \u00abVase mode\u00bb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoothing is a setting in Cura that allows you to achieve smooth surfaces on the top layers of the printed model. 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