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johnny.y
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Cylinder prints surface on PLA, blobs or rough

So I just got into 3d printing and I haven't seen any topics on this. I've been using Simplify3d with the latest FFF profile with my Prusa i3 Mk2.

My issue is that when cylinders print, the surface has these surface imperfections in it. Is this something related to calibration? Or is this something normal? Is this something that just happens to PLA? I noticed on flat surfaces, I don't notice any issues. Thanks!

Publié : 24/08/2016 5:14 pm
PJR
 PJR
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Re: Cylinder prints surface on PLA, blobs or rough

Johnny

It could be the seam, but without a photo, it is very difficult to advise.

Peter

Please note: I do not have any affiliation with Prusa Research. Any advices given are offered in good faith. It is your responsibility to ensure that by following my advice you do not suffer or cause injury, damage…

Publié : 24/08/2016 8:14 pm
johnny.y
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Topic starter answered:
Re: Cylinder prints surface on PLA, blobs or rough

http://imgur.com/a/CBeI9

Here you go. Maybe it's a seam. Fixable? Or maybe sandpaper to fix?

Publié : 24/08/2016 8:36 pm
3Delight
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Re: Cylinder prints surface on PLA, blobs or rough

I can 2 issues you may be referring to in the picture, firstly the small repeated 'gaps' around the top edge and secondly the tiny blobs on the sides. Why not have a read of this guide over at https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/ ? Look at Under-Extrusion, Gaps Between Infill and Outline and Blobs and Zits in particular...

Publié : 24/08/2016 8:53 pm
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