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Ronny
(@ronny)
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Is my print plate warped?

Am I correct in assuming my print plate is warped?

Notice the extrusion width on the edges vs middle. 

 

Backside of failed print. Notice how the width is changing

 

Posted : 14/10/2023 1:10 pm
Neophyl
(@neophyl)
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RE: Is my print plate warped?

Looks pretty normal for a first layer that is way too high and needs the live z lowering by quite a bit.  

With a plater that is as dirty as that one with a live z so far out then I'd guess your bed adhesion sucks and you get lots of failed prints.

There are plenty of posts here describing how to dial in the first layer, I suggest you read a couple.  Same with how to clean a print surface properly.

You are aiming for a first layer that is unbroken with all the filament beads merged into a solid sheet.  For example

Note how its all merged.  Also note that you can see every single ding and scratch from the 5+ year old print plate 🙂  Still working.  

If you want to see if something is warped then use a straight edge placed along it with a light source behind, you will see any gap.  

Posted : 14/10/2023 5:11 pm
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