Troubles with model adhering to build platform

Support & Troubleshooting
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Hello all,

So I’m on my second day with my Form 1 and have gotten pretty good results, but I having trouble with the model not adhering to the build platform.  I seem to be able to get it to stick when the model is close to the back of the printer (near the power/USB ports), but when the model is near the middle or close to the front (power button side) it seems to be really hit and miss and mostly miss. I looks like the front of the build platform (button side) may be higher off the tray than the back.

Anyone running into this?  Any way to correct it?

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Sounds like an issue to submit a support ticket.  Not one of the usual problems.

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I did submit a ticket about the issue, but I’m going to try building up layers of paper under the front of the resin tray to see if I can correct the issue myself.  It may just be the silicone layer is just slightly off or the build platform.  Not that big of a deal since I can still print well on the back part.  Just part of helping them refine their product.

If I adjust for it or Formlabs tells me a way to correct it, I’ll post the solution here so others will know.

4

I’m assuming that issues like this is why they don’t want us do re-coat our own damaged resin tanks with PDMS.

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@Monger Designs

I would figure the same thing.  This is my solution and it works fine now.

I figure the PDMS layer or build platform is just a little off.  I’m going to play around with it a little more to see what’s up, but I’m sure it will get resolved once I figure out what’s actually causing it.

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I’m currently experiencing the same problem and I have tried moving the model around the build platform, but without success. My most recent attempt was with a single layer of paper (0.1mm) underneath each corner of the resin tray. This print also showed no signs of adhering, before I continue to add more layers of paper and waste more resin, how many layers were required to get your models to adhere to the build platform?

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Hello Alex,

I continued to have issues with my printer (and some new issues came up) so they ended up just replacing it for me.  The new one prints significantly better and I haven’t had an issue with models adhering to the build platform at all regard less of size or location.

I would definitely recommend putting in a support ticket with Formlabs.