My understanding is that increasing the number of base layers and the exposure of those layers is the primary way to ensure the print sticks to the plate instead of the FEP. I’ve used the standard chitubox settings to good effect though. I have had failed prints but probably not more than 10%. Mainly my failed prints have been likely due to poor orientation of the model on the plate. I’m sure you’re aware, but the higher the surface area of any individual layer that is being printed the higher chance of the print sticking to the FEP instead of the plate, eg if you had a hollow cube to print you would print it at 45 degrees so that there isn’t a whole flat square of resin being cured at any point.I'm a week into experimenting now and I gotta say I'm pretty frustrated. Over half my print attempts fail -- most because they stick to the FEP. I've replaced the FEP, used some PTFE lube on it, and sanded the build plate down to metal. I've re-leveled the build plate multiple times. I still get failed prints. I spent some time re-reading the thread and I know some of you had the same experiences. Any troubleshooting advice would be welcome. Are there exposure and layer settings I should try that could make a difference?
I'm a week into experimenting now and I gotta say I'm pretty frustrated. Over half my print attempts fail -- most because they stick to the FEP. I've replaced the FEP, used some PTFE lube on it, and sanded the build plate down to metal. I've re-leveled the build plate multiple times. I still get failed prints. I spent some time re-reading the thread and I know some of you had the same experiences. Any troubleshooting advice would be welcome. Are there exposure and layer settings I should try that could make a difference?
I'm a week into experimenting now and I gotta say I'm pretty frustrated. Over half my print attempts fail -- most because they stick to the FEP. I've replaced the FEP, used some PTFE lube on it, and sanded the build plate down to metal. I've re-leveled the build plate multiple times. I still get failed prints. I spent some time re-reading the thread and I know some of you had the same experiences. Any troubleshooting advice would be welcome. Are there exposure and layer settings I should try that could make a difference?