1st layer is loose and not sticking to the Raft.- Makerbot 2X

[Spychris101]

Hi, when I use my Makerbot 2X it prints the raft perfect, but when it gets to the 1st layer it doesn't stick and is very loose and it is very skinny and doesn't look right. Please Help.

Here is the link to the photo: https://s8.postimg.org/5kal68d11/IMG_1640.jpg\

I use ABS Filament

[Spychris101]

Have tried that too

[Spychris101]

The problem is the raft is sticking to the build plate fine, its just the first layer of the build thats the problem

[curious aardvark]

umm, given that you're answering posts that don't exist and are clearly psychic, would I be better just sitting here and thinking an answer :-)
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There you go, how's that ? :-)

[Spychris101]

Did they delete there message? They did post something before.

Anyone have a solution

[classone]

this is a very complex and interesting question =P

[Ryuluce]

I've had this problem myself. In fact, I'm using a QIDI TECH which is similar to the Makerbot 2x.
What slicer are you using? Makerbot Desktop, Slic3r, Simplify3D, Cura, MatterControl, ReplicatorG? Something else? That's where the troubleshooting needs to start.
Also, what is the raft made of? ABS or some other plastic? Some plastics don't stick together as well as you'd hope.