#Trouble printing at an angle

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muted current
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I'm looking to print an object that can't be printed flat well - I thought 45 degrees would be perfect but I'm getting warping and I'm not sure why. I printed a benchy and calibration cube with a circle cut out just fine. I do actually want a wider version of this and it's possible just extending it will give it more time to cool / keep the angle better but I'm really not sure - any suggestions would be welcome!

Printed on a Prusa Mk2.5S using Hatchbox PLA. For the part that failed, I used glue on the bed - I actually didn't use it for the calibration cube or the benchy.

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tidal heronBOT
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AI Help

If you're experiencing warping when printing an object at a 45-degree angle, there are a few things you can try to improve the print quality:

  1. Ensure proper bed leveling: Make sure your printer's bed is leveled correctly. An uneven bed can cause warping.
  2. Use a heated bed: If your printer has a heated bed, try increasing the bed temperature. A higher bed temperature can help improve adhesion and reduce warping.
  3. Use a brim or raft: Adding a brim or a raft to your print can provide better adhesion to the bed and help prevent warping.
  4. Decrease print speed: Printing slower can help improve cooling and reduce warping issues.
  5. Use a cooling fan: Ensure that the part cooling fan is properly functioning and directed towards the print to help cool down the layers and reduce warping.

It's always a good idea to experiment with different settings and make minor adjustments until you achieve the desired result. Good luck with your print!

WARNING: This response is AI generated and may contain errors.
muted current
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^ these are good suggestions, thanks robot! but i do have a heated bed, did use a brim, decreased the print speed (adjusted total nozzle flow rate down on a second attempt), I didn't change any cooling settings

grave cosmos
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Maybe add some manual supports?

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muted current
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1 hour?!

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I did add manual supports, @grave cosmos , you can see them in the video. I could support the whole item but that defeats the purpose

grave cosmos
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You don't need to support the whole thing but maybe just one halfway up the middle? Just to brace it once it's getting tall enough

muted current
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Oooh that's a great idea

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Thank you

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