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Re: 0.5mm Thin wall printing issue - 12 years ago
This can also be caused by backlash on the z axis ... make sure the springs on the carriage nuts move freely and liberally oiledby timabram - Printing
Re: wavy edges - 12 years ago
Make sure you oil the Z rods liberally the problem is often in the anti backlash system ... (nuts and springs ) in the Z axis carriagesby timabram - Printing
Re: Solid Layer Printing Issue - 12 years ago
Infill gaps are an E steps per mm issue You can adjust before each print using "M92 Ee" increase the number will bring the fill in more compact. then set it in firmware once happy You've got some Z wobble too..... make sure the Z axis runs smoothly and the anti backlash system isn't compressing when it moves .... a good dose of oil after calibration should help.by timabram - Printing
Re: Uneven top layer - 12 years ago
Oooh err... Your parts seem to have a couple of problems not just an uneven fill layer. The gap uneven fill is caused by a too low e-steps per mm ... (firmware setting) you can alter it by issuing a manual instruction before each print M92 Ee where e is the e steps per mm to use I find I need it set to about 1020 on my machine and filament but you need to trial it with yours. Once you fiby timabram - Printing
Re: Question about printing. - 13 years ago
I have to be honest ... I've never had a problem if you ruse a solid modelling programme rather than a surfacing one ..... eg Rhino makes 3d surfaces (always hollow) Solidworks makes solids ...... I know this sounds self explanatory .... and I have the luxury of having access to a seriously expensive bit of CAD software ..... I'm afraid I'm a bit useless on this point but thought I'd throuby timabram - General