I have printed a few smaller items with Bambu PA6-GF without any issues. Now I am trying to print a box that takes up most of the build plate on my X1C and am having issues with warping. From what I have read it sounds like maintaining higher temperature during the print is key to reducing the chances of warps. I am using the standard profile for PA6-GF which has the nozzle temp at 265 and bed temp at 100. Any suggestions on how to prevent warping on this print? I am using the glue stick.
Thanks,
Alan
Having recently received a sample spool of Bambu Lab PA6-GF I’ll say this stuff is amazing!
BUT! Under very strict circumstances for the best results…
What’s happening here is the result of a [High Density] infill which the infill is naturally “Shrinking” causing the ends to bow upwards and lift off the plate.
- Solution
- You’ll want to increase wall thickness [Walls] Which in return strengthens the model and as an extra layer of assurance, place a 0.1mm [Disk] on the perimeter of the model which helps prevent lift.
- Also lower the infill percentage and go with “Cubic” you shouldn’t need more than 5-10% with a higher amount of walls
Scale the [Disk] as you see fit but it’s helped quite a bit with any nylon filament I’ve used. The GF does help with less warping/Shrinkage but still has a percentage held within the composition.
Hope this helps and make sure to use a glue for ease of removal afterwards. If all else fails you can also try lowering the elephant foot comp and/or increase the depth on Z comp within the starting G Code.
Happy Printing!
Thank you for replying, I am not sure I understand the 0.1mm disc, I assume that is 0.1mm in thickness? Is the disc to add outer support like a brim? Or is it to create a void? My options seem to be different from what you show, I think Add Part would be the same?
Thanks,
Alan
You need to design it with shrinkage in mind, no long lines, so lots of internal layer lines with breaks, you can achieve this by making lost of hexagonal patterns or squares inside.