# \[Cura\] Dynamically setting bed and nozzle temp?
**URL:** https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709
**Category:** Software
**Created:** [January 2, 2016, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709 "2016-01-02T11:31:26Z")
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### Author:  [@wachpwnski](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/wachpwnski)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2016, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/1 "2016-01-02T11:31:26Z")
So I am having issues with higher z axis prints with adhesion. Once it gets like 3-4 inches up I get intermittent horizontal splitting. Its very minor but I was thinking the cause is just temperature. Is there I way I can raise the bed temp and nozzle temp when the z-axis gets so far in Cura?
Or should I just set it to higher temps on higher prints from the start?
Or am I missing something completely altogether?
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### Author:  [@wmgeorge64](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/wmgeorge64)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2016, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/2 "2016-01-02T15:04:18Z")
What filament are you using and what temperatures?
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### Author:  [@wachpwnski](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/wachpwnski)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2016, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/3 "2016-01-03T10:04:35Z")
> [@wmgeorge64](#):
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> What filament are you using and what temperatures?
I think you covered this partially in another thread.
**Fillament:** IC3D 3mm ABS (Neutral Color).
**Nozzle Temp:** 245C
**Bed Temp:** 100C
I have recently bumped it up to 250 and 110 for larger or taller prints with minor cracking still occurring, but less frequent. I am looking into building an enclosure. Any ideas on what the ambient temp that should be inside the enclosure?
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### Author:  [@wmgeorge64](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/wmgeorge64)
#### Post date: [January 3, 2016, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/4 "2016-01-03T15:04:58Z")
> [@wachpwnski](#):
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> > [@wmgeorge64](#):
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> > What filament are you using and what temperatures?
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> I think you covered this partially in another thread.
> **Fillament:** IC3D 3mm ABS (Neutral Color).
> **Nozzle Temp:** 245C
> **Bed Temp:** 100C
> I have recently bumped it up to 250 and 110 for larger or taller prints with minor cracking still occurring, but less frequent. I am looking into building an enclosure. Any ideas on what the ambient temp that should be inside the enclosure?
When I used my “blanket” enclosure" temps ran as I remember 90 - 100 Deg F. key is no drafts. I got tired of the hassle using ABS and switched over to PETG, problem gone.
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### Author:  [@wachpwnski](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/wachpwnski)
#### Post date: [January 4, 2016, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/5 "2016-01-04T07:49:47Z")
When it comes to PETG, are there any strength or rigidity differences? I heard it’s similar to acrylic, not sure how true this is. ABS seems to make pretty decent prints, with this exception.
Also do you have any suggestions for a good supplier of PETG?
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### Author:  [@wmgeorge64](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/wmgeorge64)
#### Post date: [January 4, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/6 "2016-01-04T20:58:27Z")
PETG is as strong or stronger than ABS, requires lower bed temps. I use eSun filament most of the time and get it from Amazon, free shipping with Prime of course.
ABS is fine for smaller prints, and I used it for several projects successfully. For tall or larger prints you need an enclosure of some sorts. BTW I never run the bed fan with ABS.
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### Author:  [@wachpwnski](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/wachpwnski)
#### Post date: [January 5, 2016, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/7 "2016-01-05T10:56:39Z")
> [@wmgeorge64](#):
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> BTW I never run the bed fan with ABS.
Should I disable it here in cura?
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### Author:  [@wmgeorge64](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/wmgeorge64)
#### Post date: [January 5, 2016, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/8 "2016-01-05T12:42:06Z")
Yes and certainly try it both ways. Some people run the fan for ABS, I never did.
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### Author:  [@kcchen\_00](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/kcchen_00)
#### Post date: [January 5, 2016, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/9 "2016-01-05T21:13:18Z")
Make sure to click on the “…”, it expands additional settings. By default, the fan is off for the first layer - described in the tooltip when hovering your mouse over the option.
Everyone’s print environment is different. For me, ABS seems to like 40 - 60% and I like to print a bit hot for better adhesion. Note - the fan may not actually turn on unless 30% is specified.
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### Author:  [@chriscalandro](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/chriscalandro)
#### Post date: [January 6, 2016, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-dynamically-setting-bed-and-nozzle-temp/2709/10 "2016-01-06T14:29:49Z")
Tell me more about PETG…