Mid-print fan speed change causes artefacts (A1)

On certain types of prints, when the print gets to the top of an internal structure printer prints 2 or more layers at a slower fan speed. This causes artefacts on the external surface of the print. How can I disable this behaviour?

Printer: A1
Slicer: Bambu Studio
Model: CubeStack desk lamp (no glue, no supports) by dom_reloaded - MakerWorld
Model Plate: Bottom
Filament: Tested multiple ones, but the latest one was Bambulab Metal Copper (the one recommended on MakerWorld)
Settings: 0.4mm nozzle, 0.20mm layer height, textured bed

When I check the fan speed in the slicer:

The line in the middle is printed at a slower speed and this results in a noticeable bump on the outside surface.

I had the very same issue with another model, similarly having an internal structure looking like this one.

I am guessing the slicer slowing the fan down to finish off the internal top layer, however, it seems like the speed change effects the entire layer causing issues on the outside layer.

Is there a way to disable this behaviour? Or limit it to where it is needed, instead of the whole layer?

You may want to have a look at the wiki. It gives some good background on the various cooling settings and why they operate the way they do.

https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/software/bambu-studio/auto-cooling

Thank you, I’ll read. Interestingly when I fixed fan speed at filement settings, the issue was still there :frowning:

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You’ll find that fan speed is subject to quite a few conditions. Layer time, overhangs and bridging all can cause changes to the local fan speed.

:crossed_fingers: and :four_leaf_clover: