Print stops middle Air but the nozzle keep moving

They also have a non-supported file that I thought it should work with FDM. I will try this file one more time.

Also to add what @Neiljt posted.
If you want to print a resin file…miniature…you have to scale the file bigger.
Then you can use your own support structure.

This file for example. Geralt Meditating
The original was the size of a quarter, I have to scale 300% to print it.

Thanks. Unfortunately, I want to use these models for the Marvel Crisis Protocol Miniature game and they have a fixed scale, so I can’t increase the size of the model. But I can try other models and leave this one to be printed by a friend in a resin printer.

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OK. New information:

I kept watching the printing process and realized that the nozzle point was hitting the wall of the model while printing. At first it was just making some noise, but the print process kept going on fine. But at some point, around layer 499 it hit the model and released it from the printing bed. Maybe this is the reason why the printing is giving errors during the printing process.
How can I solve this? I already set auto bed leveling at each print.

Rectilinear infill (if that is what is used) has lots of little impacts urging the model to let go as the extruder nozzle hits them. If using rectilinear, switch to gyroid or honeycomb or other infill that doesn’t generate high points.

But ultimately it sounds like bed adhesion. The solution depends on the type of filament and build plate, and even how you clean build plates. Lots of discussions here on build plate prep and conditions to fix adhesion issues.

Different model e a new fillament. Same issue

Printing

I was already using gyroid as suggested by an online video…

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The filament not extruding doesnt necessarily mean its clogged or clogging , what filament/type you using ? and the air printing still doesnt work with the a1

Yes, PLA+ is indeed more abrasive than standard PLA. This increased abrasiveness is due to the additives used in PLA+ to enhance its properties

could just be its not compatable with the A series , like bl dual colour silk

I have tried both Brown PLA PLUS from GTMAX 3D and regular Silver PLA from 3DFila (Both are major filament manufacturers here in Brazil). Had the same issue with both.

I’m almost willing to pay for the file.

I will try to upload it to a google drive, but I tried with another model and got the same error.

Actually it looks I’m experiencing two problems:

  1. Air Printing when the print reach layer 450 - 500 using the 0.04mm nozzle and 0.08 layer height

  2. During print of models with more than one base point (like a miniature with two legs) the nozzle starts hitting the right leg of the model until it releases that part of the model from the bed (producing the spaghetti print). In this case I can clearly hear the nozzle hitting the wall of the model when moving.

Use WeTransfer.

  • Choose I just want to share files.
  • Select Create Link.
  • Choose files.
  • Paste the link here.

Here!

Both miniatures in pre-supported and regular versions. I tried all options so far with no sucess.

Printing this now .12
Looks good, the foot that is, haven’t gotten beyond that yet. My printer has a pulled hamstring and it’s doing well.

Oh I scaled it to 40mm too.

@DandareBR

I didn’t work to hard, but try this. Models are only 3".
https://we.tl/t-SwEH9pDm66

Good Luck :grin:

Looks great. About waist high.

I never really liked the base. You scaled down & got that hole in it.
In the normal model, it is covered but not by much.

It’s ok, saw that. I just wanted to print it at 40mm at .12 with a hamstrung printer becuse this thread.

I may do the stl uploaded but I don’t think that’s much of a challenge. Needs a lot of support.

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Came out well. Would look better had I used .2 nozzle, and I didn’t have issues with belts.
Going to try OPs file, scaled down to 40mm

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