1 Topic by dubbsd

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Topic: Layer thickness question

I have a Makerbot Replicator 2X I have always printed .20mm and never had ant problems.
The bed is flat and I use a piece of paper to set the gap .004"
I just tried to print .10mm and the nozzle was to close to the bed clogging the nozzle.
I am printing ABS.
any suggestions

Ultimaker S3.

2 Reply by grob

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Re: Layer thickness question

I don't use a makerbot or their software (solidoodle 3 + repetier), so I can't be too specific - but I think this may be an issue common to FFF printers that can be dealt with.

I'd suggest setting your first layer thickness back to 0.2mm, then let the subsequent layers continue at 0.1mm - trying to print the first layer too thin makes it really fussy about your z height and how level the bed is.

If you don't want an 0.2mm layer at the bottom of your part for any reason, you could print with a raft to eat up that first layer.

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