Mk3s+ PETG warping / large-ish print  

RE: Mk3s+ PETG warping / large-ish print

Why dpo you don't print the box upside down ?

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@knickohr

My first thought too.

@popepanator

I print a lot of large models with PETG, and if a brim is not working, I tend to add a thin layer of Layerneer Bed Weld. Plus, I've seen a lot less warping since switching from the Prusa to the BCZAMD textured sheet.

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@knickohr

yes I agree, it should be printed flipped.  However that still going to likely have issues with warping.  I've printed things slightly larger than that and the only real way to prevent warping is to break up those long runs of filament. 

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@fuchsr

Even with the layerneer I've seen the corners of the sheet be pulled up 🙂  I think Tim on here suggested using binder clips on the corners of the sheet to prevent this. 

Take a look at this post, I post pictures of a similar part.  The corners of the steel sheet are pulled right up.

https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-how-do-i-print-this-printing-help/printed-parts-cause-pei-sheet-to-warp/#post-441451

I ended up redesigning my part.

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@ssill2

Wow, I've seen plenty of warping but not the sheet actually pulled up. Nice 😉 

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You might control it a bit by using a tall skirt and increasing the bed temperature.

Cheerio,

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@fuchsr

I've had that issue too with a large rectangular part for my cr10 rebuild to use linear rails.  It kept lifting the sheet off the magnets.  My solution was the same as Tim's, used binder clips at the front and back.  Made sure they wouldn't hit anything or get in the way on the print but it was the only way to get it to work.

And it was in an enclosure too lol.

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I guess to put a positive spin on it, you sure didn't have any lack-of-adhesion issues... 😀 

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@ssill2
Interesting... Unfortunately, I do need it to be watertight so as to prevent ingress of condensation or oil from ruining the meter, however I may add some internal wall cavities to alleviate the lateral tension as you did with that drawer insert. I should probably use the smooth PEI sheet as well to get better bed adhesion, as unlike your drawer mine is just coming away from the build plate.... :/ 
What do you think, should I maybe lessen the part cooling to reduce the immediate effects of the upper layers pulling on the lower ones (cooling over time)? or have it cool quicker (aka 100% fan speed) to "set the line" there and then? 

@Knickohr
The very first time I tried to print this (though that was several attempts ago) I printed it right-way-up (Thinking it was the intuitive way to go as there is less filament wastage and better bed adhesion) though it failed at about 2hr into the print due to warping/lifting from the bed. 

@fuchsr
Interesting, I was unaware about aftermarket textured sheets. I'll try the smooth PEI for now but will look into this in the future as (I'm thinking of a self-watering planter for my sister's birthday later in the year) 🙂  
Once I'm finished with uni assignment work for the week I will get back on the horse and start working at this print once more. itching to try some of these suggestions. 

One last thing; has anyone downloaded the latest firmware update for the mk3? worth it? (haven't had the chance yet once again due to uni work), reading through the release notes there was something about retraction gcode.  

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Also, sorry about the late reply. It would seem I'm halfway around the world, compared to you guys.  

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@popepanator

It’s the nature of the beast.  Those long runs just want to contract.  Next time I might try the binder clip thing.  I realize it’s not always possible to redesign the part.

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@ ssill2
If only someone would invent a suction heat-bed. Like an air hockey table but in reverse with tiny little pores in a fine grid pattern to forcibly suck the part down to the build plate XD 

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Saw a picture on Reddit, they put magnets on "ears" a few mm in print, depending on height of ears + thickness of magnets. Pretty obvious
Can't find the picture but it looked something like this

Haven't tried it myself, so don't thank me if it works. And, more important, don't blame me if it ain't lol
Put the magnets in the same direction as the heatbed magnets

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@ringarn67

Now that is clever.  Although with a box like shape such as the OP has you wouldn't need the ears, you could just put them in the bottom after its printed to give extra adhesion.

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@neophyl

+1. That *IS* clever. Will add that to my toolbox of "anti-warp" methods!

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@Ringarn67
That is very clever, Might have to get myself some neodymium magnets in the near future! 

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@popepanator

adhesion isn't really the problem lol  if it curls the corners up with layerneer applied the only way to avoid it is something holding the corners down stronger than magnets lol

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Okie dokie, 

I’ve spent the best part of today super duper fine tuning the first layer to be absolutely perfectly applied using the smooth PEI sheet (to eliminate my average adhesion). 
Spent a long time correcting the bed mesh level (turns out I had a low/concave center that I was unaware of) to as perfect as possible. 
I’ve restarted the main print noting the advice offered here and have re-orientated the part right way up. 
I’m going to bed now and will hopefully wake to find very minimal/no warping

Fingers crossed🤞

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14hr in and still no sign of any warping! 
doubly crossed fingers 🤞 🤞