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Dustin
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steel sheet delaminating when printing w/PC Blend

I just started printing with the Prusament PC blend, haven't had great luck though, typical edge warping so I need to work that out.  The bigger issue I noticed though is slight delamination on the steel sheet in the area where the warping occurred.  Is that normal?  Am I using the wrong sheet? 

Posted : 26/01/2021 1:01 am
cwbullet
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RE: steel sheet delaminating when printing w/PC Blend

Are you using the glue stick and waiting for it to cool to remove?

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 26/01/2021 2:56 am
Dustin
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Topic starter answered:
RE: steel sheet delaminating when printing w/PC Blend

@cwbullet

Yeah, I did quite a bit of reading prior to using PC and no one mentioned this issue.  I actually didn’t notice the issue until I went to wash the sheet.  

The interesting thing is the only area that seems to be separating is the same area that has warping. 

Posted : 26/01/2021 3:01 am
cwbullet
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RE: steel sheet delaminating when printing w/PC Blend

@dustin-7

The warping is why you need the glue stick.  I have found less wrapping with smaller prints in a heated enclosure.  

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 26/01/2021 3:04 am
Dustin
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Topic starter answered:
RE: steel sheet delaminating when printing w/PC Blend

the print I’m having issues with has three separate parts, I’ll separate them into individual prints.

the printer is right near the house boiler so I feel like it’s plenty warm in that utility room.  

I’ll order a new sheet per your recommendation in the other thread and see what happens. 

Posted : 26/01/2021 3:08 am
cwbullet
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RE: steel sheet delaminating when printing w/PC Blend

I print with my enclosure at 100 F or 37.7 C.  That has reduced the warping. I also only print small parts with PC Blend.  

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 26/01/2021 3:31 am
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