at start the printing my model lifts/bends off the platform a bit. Can anyone tell me why and how to fix it please
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Hi, this is a common problem especially in PLA printing without a heated Platform.
Most common solution is to always use a glue stick on the platform before printing. Also make sure your bed is properly leveled!
You can alos try using a Brim or a Raft. Both increase adhesion to the print bed.
In addition you can find some useful information in this video:
https://youtu.be/t58-WTxDy-k 1
Greetings,
Frank
Are we just supposed to guess at this? No settings, material, temps, speeds, bed configuration, pictures etc.? All we know is it might be some type of flashforge printer.
which flashforge printer is it?
Yup, that and what type of material will tell us a lot to help solve his issue!!
Level your building plate, level your building plate, and oh one more thing, level your building plate. Glass plate will make leveling much easier as it will not warp when heated if you are not using one already.
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Step 1: Run the Bed level calibration script
Was there adjustments made? If yes repeat step 1. If no move to step 2
Step 2: Prep your bed
If using PLA use something tacky. If using ABS heat the bed per the ABS material specification, ~>80°C.
Step 3: Adjust your printer
Adjust extruder temperature per the material specification, ~>230°C or ~>260°C. If ABS protect the model from cool ambient air, put a giant see through tupperware bin over it.
Could you tell me what material you are printing with and the temperature of the extruder and the print bed? This can be due to warping and/or bed adhesion. ABS warps a bit - the bed needs to be heated.
Try to use:
1. Glue stick or hair spray
2. Add raft or brim in Flashprint
3. Level your building platform
Best of luck!
–
Ilmar