<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/8922/base-layer-not-solid/ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:49:26 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76994/#p76994 http://manual.slic3r.org/first-print/first-layer
Looks to me like you need to increase extrusion widths on first layer and possibly reduce first layer speed. Above link should give you some direction .
Tin

]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:49:26 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76994/#p76994 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76901/#p76901 mmatgill wrote:

Hi everyone. I have a problem. The base layer of whatever I build is in very uniform lines, they look quite impressive actually but I am after a solid base. Anyone help please?


Hi matt, try this procedure and see if it helps. The machine does not set the correct height for the first layer correctly. It is just a ballpark, and you need it much more precise.

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/8408/bed … beginners/

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2014 01:00:14 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76901/#p76901 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76900/#p76900 Judging by the pics it looks like your bed height needs to be raised so the filament gets smooshed more when printing.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:55:24 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76900/#p76900 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76830/#p76830 Sorry. To answer Satman49. I used standard shell, 0.2 mm layer height, slow print speed, excellent quality, 90% density (as I thought a lower one may have caused the problem). Many thanks, Matt.

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:57:40 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76830/#p76830 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76829/#p76829 Hi there,
             I was not aware that I could adjust as many parameters as that. When I click print I only get options such as print quality (standard good and excellent), rafts, supports, auto repair, shell (thick standard or thin) density from 10% to 90%, print speed (fast standard or slow). There are no options for base thickness or anything else. I am just using the XYZ firmware that I downloaded a few days ago with my Da vinci 1.0. Many thanks, Matt.

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:53:22 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76829/#p76829 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76794/#p76794 We would need some further information about the item you are printing such as what you intend the base thickness to be.  There are settings such as number of layers to be included in the "floor", type and amount of "infill" and many others that may affect your print.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:55:27 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76794/#p76794 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76773/#p76773 What layer height and are you using for the first layer?Like , I use a layer height of 0.30mm and a first layer height of 0.35mm.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2014 16:46:01 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76773/#p76773 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76766/#p76766 Hi there, many thanks for the reply. As far as I know I am using the slicer that comes with XYZ firmware. I haven't downloaded anything other than XYZ apart from the STL files. Many thanks, Matt. is there anyone who can show me how the base layer should look please?

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:44:51 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76766/#p76766 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76759/#p76759 First off this is in the wrong section but I'm sure everyone would still be glad to help.

Looking at the image it would appear that since you are not using a raft there is a solid layer under the layer in question since you can't see black between the grooves.  What slicer are you using? Different slicers may have differing settings that could be explored.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2014 13:44:53 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76759/#p76759 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76754/#p76754 Sorry, although 2pictures came through they are both the same. Fortunately it is the bottom, problem side. Many thanks, Matt.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:22:50 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76754/#p76754 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76753/#p76753 Hi there, firstly many thanks for both replies. I am not using a raft on this print. I was expecting a smooth Finish to the underside ( where the print is in contract with the glass. I use UHU glue stick). The picture without the signature on is the top side, last layer. The other picture is the one to look at please. This is the first layer which is as you can see, very uniformly in lines. Any answers to this problem would be great. It is also the same on the demo print star vase. Many thanks , Matt.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:20:44 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76753/#p76753 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76677/#p76677 Sounds to me like:
1) Your bed is not level
2) Adhesion issues

Can you post a picture of your printer and the quality?
Go to imgur.com, start an account, upload images, then share them here by copy/pasting the forum code smile

]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2014 22:15:22 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76677/#p76677 <![CDATA[Re: Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76672/#p76672 Are you using a raft?

]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2014 21:14:40 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76672/#p76672 <![CDATA[Base layer not solid]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/76671/#p76671 Hi everyone. I have a problem. The base layer of whatever I build is in very uniform lines, they look quite impressive actually but I am after a solid base. Anyone help please?

]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2014 21:10:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/76671/#p76671