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Understand extrusion flow estimates

A simple approximation has limits.

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Line width multiplied by layer height and speed estimates the volume of a rectangular extrusion path. Real bead geometry and slicer calculations can differ.

Use measured limits

A hotend’s tested flow depends on material, temperature and the complete setup. The online calculator does not set a validated machine limit.

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