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Waves on first layers

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:35 pm
by Viald
Hi.
I could not find where this issue come from.
I have waves on the first layers.
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It happens only when printing large surfaces. I tried other filaments without success.
Could it come from the heat bed ?

Have you already face such issue ?

Thanks for your help.

Re: Waves on first layers

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:59 am
by wirlybird
Most likely cause is the nozzle too close to the bed for the first layer. Make adjustments in small increments and see how it goes.

Also if this persists through several layers then it could be over extruding also.

Re: Waves on first layers

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 4:46 pm
by Viald
Thank you Wirlybird, you are right. The nozzle was too close.
Thanks to Duet3D controller I was able to modify the Z offset during printing by +/- 0.05mm step
I have to add 0.15mm to solve the issue, that's huge :)

Thanks again.

Re: Waves on first layers

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:15 am
by wirlybird
Great to hear and good job making small changes and waiting for the result. That's exactly how to fix issues in printing!!

Re: Waves on first layers

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:03 pm
by Viald
Almost perfect, isn't it ? ;)
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Re: Waves on first layers

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:55 am
by wirlybird
Yes! If you get a little bit of that wavy (baconing) pattern it is ok since it will probably get covered over by the next layer. If it does persist through more layers then it may indicate a little over extrusion.

Re: Waves on first layers

Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:12 pm
by Viald
Ok. I'll test deeper, and try to have perfect surface ;)