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Posted · Any tips for this test print please?

Couple of test prints for our Forceforge (Creator 3d pro) at work.

There are aspects of the first print I am very impressed with, others leave me a little disappointed, for instance, the flat vertical surface with text.
Temps are 65°C for bed and 220°C for extruder.
0.2mm resolution


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The little XYZ cube came to a very good tolerance, even after shrinkage. QUite impressed really.

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Any tips would be appreciated regards trying new settings etc... BTW Temperature tower pointed toward 220... Can't wait to try the Cura slicer but sadly atm stuck with Flashforges own until I reverse engineer the gcode...

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    Posted · Any tips for this test print please?

    Unfortunately I don't see any photos.  Did you use the "Drag files here to attach..." options? Alternatively maybe put all the photos on google drive or similar and post a link to them.

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    Posted (edited) · Any tips for this test print please?
    20 hours ago, gr5 said:

    Unfortunately I don't see any photos.  Did you use the "Drag files here to attach..." options? Alternatively maybe put all the photos on google drive or similar and post a link to them.

    That's strange as I can see them all!

    Let me try again, there are a couple more bits in this one however they were before I settled on the higher nozzle temperature.

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/AtndLqiYWuMJGFj79

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    Posted · Any tips for this test print please?

    That link above worked.

     

    Those white parts look pretty good.  However the very first picture - the blue one where you have 2 lines, then a gap, then 2 lines, then a gap - not so good.  It looks to me like 2 problems at the same time.

     

    The first problem is underextrusion.  Was this a bottom layer?  If so then it's probably a leveling issue as your white parts look fine for extrusion.

     

    The other issue is probably backlash/play.  The fix for that is usually to tighten your belts.  That's the most common reason for having 2-lines then a gap, then 2 lines.  Then a gap.  backlash on only one axis.

     

    Was there a question anywhere in your post?

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