Prints warping help

Zaf · 31 Oct 2021 at 22:14

Hey Guys,

I've had this issue for sometime now and only just thought to see if OcUK has a 3d Printing sub-forum lol

I'm printing with PLA and my bed temp is set to 50DegC

The bed is magnetic but I've had the same happen with metal and glass beds too.

Any suggestions to stop this from happening?

Zaf · 31 Oct 2021 at 23:38

Thanks for the informative reply mate, much appreciated.

I’ll try your suggestions on my next print and will see how I get on!

Thanks again

Zaf · 1 Nov 2021 at 20:27

Did another test print earlier and tried Haze's suggestion... It's better and wasn't rocking side to side while printing lol but it's still nowhere near perfect!

Think I'll try some decorators tape next

Zaf · 2 Nov 2021 at 14:47

Thanks Rev but I'm already using Chep's profiles.

I think my bed is warped as when I move the print from centre, I get a much better print.

Still not perfect but much better. I've not tried using a Brim yet but I think that will help. I'm going to give Prusaslicer a go on my next print.

Zaf · 2 Nov 2021 at 23:52

I've currently got the bed at 70°c and I'm printing at 210°c.

The bed hasn't been sanded it's a brand new magnetic bed.

I'm going to give Prusa slicer a go, as apparently the overall print time is quicker than Cura with no change in quality.

Zaf · 6 Nov 2021 at 23:27

Since changing the orientation it is printing a lot better, but there is still a slight rocking horse effect rather than being completely flat.

I've finished printing my speaker stands now but will try and do some test prints tomorrow and take a photo of the first layer.