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Discussion in 'Mods and Upgrades' started by TheKoopaGaming, Sep 18, 2016.

  1. TheKoopaGaming

    TheKoopaGaming New Member

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    Hello-
    I've been reading up on using PEI and I just got some today. I installed it and went to test it out any nothing is sticking. I printing RoBo brand PLA at 210 and the bed at 60. Do I need to clean it first? Adjust the settings? Thanks for any help
     
    #1 TheKoopaGaming, Sep 18, 2016
  2. Chuck Erwin

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    I have a printer with PEI bed. You still have to get the z-offset set right for a good first layer. Yes you need to keep it clean with Isopropyl Alcohol (get a big bottle). You do not want to touch it with your fingers and clean it often. Also be careful not to damage it.
     
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    What do I want to do to get the best first later?


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    Anyone?


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    Sorry I am on the mend with a foot problem and can't put any weight on it so getting to my computer right now is limited.

    Just as Mark said.
     
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    Ok thanks for all the help. I got the first layer to stick down ok, I'm im still getting warping at the corners only a few layers in. Any advice.

    Sorry for so many questions, I'm still very new to the whole 3D printing game.


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    My guess would be that it is still printing too hot.
     
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    What temperature would you recommend?


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    I would recommend whatever is the best temperature for you to print at :)
    You shouldn't guess. You should be testing. otherwise, how do you know?

    extrude some filament with the extruder in the air and look at it.
    Is it coming out smoothly? Good then it is not too cold.
    Is it hanging straight down from the extruder once it flows out? Good then it is not too hot.
    If it curls back up to the extruder -- then it is too hot.
     
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    Everyone one will have different best temperatures for a given spool of filament. This is why you can't just grab temperatures from someone else and expect they are right. There is a range for a reason. Environment matters.

    When we talk about getting a print/printer dialed in this is a part of it.
     
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