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07-04-2015, 12:15 PM #1
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5th Gen -- Help printing w/o raft for smooth base?
I have my 5th gen up and running, using makerware 3.7 and the most updated firmware (1.7.1.305).
It us printing fine with rafts, but I am looking for a smooth base on my prints and the rafts create a bumpy/textured base.
I can't get the prints to stick without a raft (and have tried all z-axis adjustments), and to the extent it does stick, the first layer looks stringy anyway...
How can I get a base layer as smooth as the raft? The machine is obviously capable of making a smooth layer since the top of the raft is super sooth -- so how do I get that look on my prints?
All tips welcome Thanks all...
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07-06-2015, 10:59 AM #2
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If you have a rough base try and increase the raft/model spacing:
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07-07-2015, 02:56 PM #3
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07-08-2015, 09:46 AM #4
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Do you mean how the first layers of the floor seem to have space in between them? I'm sure some pics would be helpful. Does the one I've attached look like what your referring to (ignore the leftover raft material)? I've often wondered this myself. I haven't been able to solve this issue yet, and I hope someone can chime in with some advise.
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07-08-2015, 10:10 AM #5
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07-08-2015, 10:17 AM #6
By trying the z-axis adjustments, do you mean makerbot's own advice on printing without a raft with a gen 5 makerbot?
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07-08-2015, 10:38 AM #7
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Ender 3v2 poor printing quality
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