Elephant's foot (flared first layer)
One usi3d guide for “Elephant's foot (flared first layer)”, with the likely causes, how to check which one is yours and the step-by-step fix, with each manufacturer's official sources.
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Any FDM printer (1 guide)
- The base of the part comes out wider (elephant's foot)
The first layers bulge outwards and form a lip at the base: at the bottom the part measures more than it should and parts that are meant to fit together don't go in.
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