# Taz 5 Extruding problem

**URL:** <https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-extruding-problem/3567>\
**Category:** LulzBot TAZ\
**Created:** [June 8, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-extruding-problem/3567 "2016-06-08T16:04:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![pleasedieana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bcef8e/32.png) [@pleasedieana](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/pleasedieana)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-extruding-problem/3567/1 "2016-06-08T16:04:52Z")

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I’m using a Taz5 with no modifications and no opensource/different from manufacture parts. I went to use a 3mm PLA plastic today and the extruder gears simply grinded away at the strand of filament. I tried purging and pushing a strand of cleaning filament through. I tried this at a variety of temps. I also tried the PLA at a variety of temps. I’ve tried adjusting the tension on the gear as well. I’ve had no luck. Unfortunately this printer is not my personal printer and I dont’ have access to acetone. Any other ideas. My settings (minus bed temp and extruder temp) are all default.