If you often use Siraya Tech's filament, you may have noticed that the cardboard spools can sometimes struggle to rotate smoothly. Even though the cardboard spools are more environmentally friendly, they still bring some resistance to the printing rotation due to friction.
Fortunately, thanks to a brilliant community contribution from Guenther, there’s now an easy solution to enhance your printing experience!
The Solution: Easy-Rolling Insert by Guenther
Guenther's Easy-Rolling Insert is a practical 3D-printed accessory designed specifically for Siraya Tech cardboard spools. By reducing friction, this insert ensures smoother spool rotation during printing, improving consistency and print quality.
Why We Recommend This Accessory
- Enhanced Performance: Reduces spool drag, ensuring consistent filament feeding during long prints.
- Perfect Fit: Snugly fits Siraya Tech cardboard spools, staying securely in place.
- Durable Design: It is recommended to use the more affordable PLA filament printing, which is more economical. and the smooth PLA surface minimizes wear and ensures longevity.
How to Get It
Guenther has generously shared this design on Printables for free. Don’t forget to support this amazing creator by giving a thumbs-up to the model!
👉 Download the STL File For Free Here
Printing Tips
- Material: Use PLA for its smooth surface, affordable and easy printability.
- Layer Height: 0.2 mm for precision.
- Infill: 15-20% to balance durability and material use.
- Assembly: Simply insert the printed accessory into the spool’s core, and you're ready to go!
With Guenther’s thoughtful design, Siraya Tech spools now rotate effortlessly, ensuring smoother printing and less downtime. Whether for small projects or lengthy, complex tasks, this insert enhances your 3D printing experience.
If other paper spools share the same dimensions as those from Siraya Tech, they are fully compatible and can be seamlessly utilized as well.
Don’t forget to show your appreciation by liking Guenther’s design on Printables and sharing your feedback!
Happy printing! 🎉