# Sovol 07+ Extrusion really thin **URL:** \ **Category:** Sovol SV06 Fully Open Source 3D Printer\ **Created:** [April 8, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824 "2024-04-08T08:23:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mako45](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mako45/32/1712_2.png) [@mako45](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mako45)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824/1 "2024-04-08T08:23:29Z")
![Print example after 2 hours 0.6 thick](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/8/845f428afefd54119a45f0a7ca1b5f5e51b2ba8d.jpeg) I’ve had this machine for 2 months and it’s worked beautifully, but now the extrusion is really thin. I’ve had the extruder apart, regreased it. All seems well. A part I tried to print today (PLA+) after 2 hours of printing was 0.6 mm thick. Nozzle is brand new today (0.4) Nozzle temp. 220C ---
**Author:** ![mich0111](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mich0111/32/1176_2.png) [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824/2 "2024-04-08T16:30:35Z")
Hi, Have you clean the nozzle with a needle or a cleaning filament ? ---
**Author:** ![mako45](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mako45/32/1712_2.png) [@mako45](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mako45)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824/3 "2024-04-08T16:33:59Z")
Thanks mich - nozzle was brand new. ---
**Author:** ![mich0111](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mich0111/32/1176_2.png) [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824/4 "2024-04-08T16:48:40Z")
Use cleaning filament in the nozzle. Even if it is new, there may be dust in it. ---
**Author:** ![mako45](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mako45/32/1712_2.png) [@mako45](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mako45)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824/5 "2024-04-08T17:06:06Z")
Thanks mich - I’ll try it. ---
**Author:** ![mako45](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mako45/32/1712_2.png) [@mako45](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mako45)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824/6 "2024-04-09T00:01:21Z")
Nozzle was a mess. Had to take the whole extruder off to get the nozzle out. In testing the feed via the gears there seemed to be an point where the plastic wasn’t feeding. I think there might be a gear tooth missing. Head had a pretty bad crash a week ago. That might have caused problems. Is the 06 extruder the same as the 07+? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![mich0111](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mich0111/32/1176_2.png) [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824/7 "2024-04-09T06:57:31Z")
Hi, I don’t think so. > **[Sovol SV06 Plus Original All Metal Planetary Direct Drive Extruder](https://www.sovol3d.com/products/sv06-plus-original-all-metal-planetary-direct-drive-extruder)** > > Price: USD 52.00 > **[Sovol Original All Metal Planetary Gear Direct Drive Extruder](https://www.sovol3d.com/products/sovol-sv07-original-all-metal-planetary-gear-direct-drive-extruder)** > > Feature: With Sovol's self-developed all Metal Direct Drive Extruder that comes with a planetary dual gear set, SV07 and SV07 Plus offer a higher drive ratio and lighter motor for precise extrusion. We also have added a large external knob to make... ---
**Author:** ![mako45](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mako45/32/1712_2.png) [@mako45](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mako45)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2024, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824/8 "2024-04-11T03:02:28Z")
Just purchased and fitted new extruder. Did the corner levelling of the bed with 2 sheets a4’s. Seems to extrude ok but the nozzle is driving into the first layer. ![Print first layer sovol 07+](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/9/9d5081b45431efcee8cfdf7c92852d1fea5022b5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mako45](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mako45/32/1712_2.png) [@mako45](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mako45)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2024, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-07-extrusion-really-thin/4824/9 "2024-04-11T03:54:38Z")
I think I have the answer - Z calibration. Testing now. Thanks.