I am trying to print a Wade Reloaded Extruder with herringbone gears. I am printing everything in ABS, with a fairly strong solution of ABS juice on the plate. I have also tried some "extra hold" hair spray. Filament has been run at 230 to 235 (tried different settings) and the bed at 120. Speed at 60 cm/sec.. I am printing everything - guidler, block, groove mount, and gears - all at once, but I am having a problem with the teeth on the big gear curling up after it builds up just so high. I'm getting frustrated. I really don't want to go with a raft, as they tend to be hard to remove whether sliced in Cura or Slic3r (I've used both). Any helpful suggestions? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483715#msg-483715 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:19:40 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484610#msg-484610 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484610#msg-484610 Rich K. Printing Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:37:31 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484554#msg-484554 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484554#msg-484554 and the bed at 120

That would be an issue. Without seeing a photo I am going to guess what it looks like and I would say lower the bed to 85c-90c Too much heat on the bed keeps the plastic soft and it warps.]]> tmorris9 Printing Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:20:10 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484240#msg-484240 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484240#msg-484240 iamdarkyoshi Printing Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:02:11 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484238#msg-484238 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484238#msg-484238 iamdarkyoshi Printing Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:00:50 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484149#msg-484149 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,484149#msg-484149
Kapton is easy to put on if you know how.
I put 20cm wide kapton on my ikea mirror glass with a little bit of soapy water and then squeegy them with an old credit/debit card.
I use a tray big enough for the glass with the soapy water in it. Drop the glass in and float the tape on the water.
Move the tape about to get the air out from under it.
Lift the glass taking the tape with it. Then squeegy the water out. Leave to dry for a little while. Then trim.
No bubbles, no creases and as the ikea mirror tiles are so cheap i do 4 at a time. I get through 2 a week so its not a burden.
They are re-useable till you accidentaly rip a bit getting the print off. All i do between prints is give them a wipe with acetone.
If theres a small rip on one bit and its a small print you can always move the print over a bit in the slicer to eak them out.
Ive found this easier than the other methods and the print sticks really well.
But dont try ninjaflex on kapton. It sticks like super glue and just takes the tape off.

Gordon]]> gordonendersby Printing Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:55:23 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483984#msg-483984 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483984#msg-483984
I have never had any luck with Kapton tape on a bed - I always end up with bubbles and wrinkles, and it's tedious besides. Less trouble applying hair spray or ABS juice.

Haven't tried a lower bed temp. Seems counter-intuitive - wouldn't colder temps tend to make things stick LESS? But I guess if it works...

Also, how much of a pain is it to remove a brim from ABS gear teeth? That's the only reason I haven't tried that one yet. I like to use a 6mm brim wherever possible with other prints and it usually works very well.]]> Rich K. Printing Sun, 15 Mar 2015 19:49:44 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483953#msg-483953 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483953#msg-483953 I can repeat it like this without any problems and doesnt shift off the bed.
It can be difficult to remove but will come off after removing the brim and giving it a sharp knock with a screwdriver handle.


Gordon]]> gordonendersby Printing Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:20:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483937#msg-483937 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483937#msg-483937 Ohmarinus Printing Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:42:46 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483870#msg-483870 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483870#msg-483870 Lower bed temperature to 110 and lower first layer speed to half of what you are currently using.]]> ggherbaz Printing Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:55:33 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483866#msg-483866 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483866#msg-483866 aparkin Printing Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:43:29 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483715#msg-483715 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,483715,483715#msg-483715 Rich K. Printing Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:10:12 -0400