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Layer shifting
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:51 am
by Kyle-312
Hi, be having some difficulties getting my prints out nicely. It seems every couple of layers the next layer shifts a mm on the y axis. I know there are a few posts on layer shifting but it seems in my case its almost random, where a flat wall would be, well flat, its waves back and forth. Take a look and let me know what you guys think.
Re: Layer shifting
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:00 am
by insta
Enable Z-hop (vertical lift retraction) in your slicer, by setting it to 0.2mm, and try again.
Re: Layer shifting
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:05 am
by Kyle-312
ill give that a shot. im using simplify3d btw.
Re: Layer shifting
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:20 am
by insta
That might be a loose set-screw on the Y axis pulley. Can you print a single-walled cylinder in vase mode, and take an overhead picture?
Re: Layer shifting
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:17 am
by Kyle-312
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okay, printed seems to be fairly even minus a but if over extrusion
Re: Layer shifting
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:21 am
by insta
Yep, try 0.2mm of retraction vertical lift.
Re: Layer shifting
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:03 pm
by Kyle-312
- 0.2mm retraction.jpg (5.65 KiB) Viewed 9586 times
i did lower the printing speed and tighten all screws a bit more to help it out