Waves in top layer on one side
Hey,
My MK3 has unexplainable waves on the inner top layer of my print.
I'm using Prusament PLA Silver 1,75 mm and the part (of a mouse trap) was sliced in Prusa Control 0.9.4_415_beta
Quality = Optimal - 0.15 mm
Infill = Standard - 20%
Support = None
Brim = Off
Here are the pictures of the problem
RE: Waves in top layer on one side
that looks like slight over extrusion.
Prusa control is quite old and has not been updated. I suggest that you use Slic3r Prusa Edition for future models
you can reduce the Flow Rate, in Settings on the lCD screen to reduce the extrusion rate, lower percentage, less extrusion
regards Joan
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RE: Waves in top layer on one side
Thank you, I did a live adjust but it altered the rest of the print also. It is only on this lower top layer.
I think I have got to the bottom of it now. I believe it is over cooling as it's coming to that end of the print and the air from the cooling fan is being recirculated over that area by the uncovered portion of the print (approx 4mm) where the uprights go. I have since carried out a further print and reduced the fan speed for this inner top layer, and it printed perfectly. So it looks like my fault was caused by its own micro-weather climate of turbulence
RE: Waves in top layer on one side
It can also be the part is lifting off the bed on that side - warpage does this on large parts. When the part lifts, layers in the lifting region get squished.
RE: Waves in top layer on one side
It was sticking well to the bed with no warping.
I printed another and reduced the cooling fan speed on that one inner top layer, it printed lovely 🙂