3D Printing Temperature Tower

Filament Calibration Test for PLA and PETG

What Is a Temperature Tower?

A 3D printing temperature tower is a calibration model designed with multiple temperature zones to help identify the ideal nozzle temperature for a specific filament.

By printing a single model with different temperature changes, you can clearly evaluate print quality variations and select the optimal temperature for your material.

Why Use This Temperature Tower?

This model allows you to fine-tune your printer settings efficiently while saving time and filament.

It helps you:

• Reduce stringing and oozing
• Improve layer adhesion
• Optimize overhang and bridging performance
• Achieve consistent surface quality
• Dial in the real printing temperature of your filament

Compatible Materials

This temperature tower is suitable for testing the following materials:

• PLA
• PETG

If you wish to print it in ABS or TPU, additional tuning and proper printer setup (such as using an enclosure or reduced print speeds) may be required.

Printer Compatibility

Designed for Anycubic printers and fully compatible with most FDM 3D printers using standard slicing software.

How to Use the Temperature Tower

Download or open the project file corresponding to the filament you want to test (PLA or PETG).

When opening the .3MF file in Anycubic Slicer, you will receive a warning indicating that the printer profile contains modified G-code. This is expected and confirms that you have opened the correct file.

Once the file is loaded, click on “Slice Plate” and then “Print Plate”.

IMPORTANT

Do not modify any settings in the Anycubic application before printing.

Any changes may affect the pre-configured temperature changes included in the project file.

The only setting that can be safely modified is the build plate type, if needed.

Design Features

• Compact vertical design to save material
• Stable base for reliable bed adhesion
• Integrated temperature labels for easy reading
• No supports required
• Optimized for 0.4 mm nozzle setups
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Who Is This Model For?

This model is ideal for:

• Beginners learning filament calibration
• Advanced users optimizing print quality
• Anyone switching to a new filament brand or material

Final Note

If this temperature tower helps improve your prints, consider leaving a rating, your feedback helps support future designs and improvements.

UPDATE – Temperature Configuration Troubleshooting

If you experience issues with temperature changes during the print, follow these steps to manually configure the temperature tower and customize it to your needs.

Step-by-step Instructions

1 - Click the edit button next to your printer model to access the printer settings.

2 - Select the “Machine G-code” tab.

3 - Scroll down to “Layer Change G-code”.

3 - Copy and paste the corresponding code above the existing G-code (DO NOT DELETE the existing G-code, simply paste this code on top of it)

PLA Temperature G-code

{if layer_num==0} M104 S200{endif}

{if layer_num==28} M104 S205{endif}

{if layer_num==53} M104 S210{endif}

{if layer_num==78} M104 S215{endif}

{if layer_num==103} M104 S220{endif}

{if layer_num==128} M104 S225{endif}

{if layer_num==153} M104 S230{endif}

{if layer_num==178} M104 S235{endif}

{if layer_num==203} M104 S240{endif}

PETG Temperature G-code

{if layer_num==0} M104 S250{endif}

{if layer_num==28} M104 S255{endif}

{if layer_num==53} M104 S260{endif}

{if layer_num==78} M104 S265{endif}

{if layer_num==103} M104 S270{endif}

{if layer_num==128} M104 S275{endif}

{if layer_num==153} M104 S280{endif}

{if layer_num==178} M104 S285{endif}

{if layer_num==203} M104 S290{endif}

That’s it!

With this method, you can also adjust temperatures to your preference and achieve the most optimal printing results for your filament.

Good luck and happy printing!

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