Troubleshooting

Print troubleshooting-

1) Print not sticking to the buildplate 

• Increase the initial layer time
• Level the buildplate
• If neither work, sand the buildplate to increase the adhesion

2) Print warping on the buildplate

• Level the buildplate
• Increase the initial layer time for large prints
• Use supports instead of printing large flat objects directly on the buildplate especially on edges
• If the slicer allows it, increase the number of transition layers

3) Print features not coming

• Check FEP sheet for cloudiness/scratches 
• Increase the print (exposure) time for each layer
• Check the sliced images on the slicer- might be a file issue- tally with model

4) Print warping after removal from printer

• Don’t remove supports until after post UV curing

5) Print sticky post UV curing

• Use ultrasonic cleaner with a mixture of clean water and liquid soap
• Clean with IPA/Acetone
• Increase the time of UV curing

6) Some parts on a full buildplate fail

• Increase the initial layer time
• Increase the lift height between layers of the printer with a full and heavy buildplate
• Level the buildplate

7) Initial layers printing but remaining layers not printing

• Increase the exposure time for the remaining layers
• Decrease the exposure time for the initial layers (difference in curing time between the initial and remaining layers shouldn’t be too high)
• If your slicer allows it, create a gradient in print time (transition layers) between initial layers and remaining layers (eg. layer 1- 30 seconds, layer 2- 25 seconds, layer 3- 20 seconds and so on)

8) Supports not sticking to the part

• Increase the tip diameter of the support (where it is touching the part)
• Brace the supports to each other (tree type of support structure)

For any other queries, please email us at support@form3dresin.com