Corners lift (warping)

Any FDM printer (3 guides)

• ASA and ABS: smell and fumes when printing, carbon filter and ventilation without ruining the part

  When printing ASA or ABS the room smells strongly of plastic, you feel discomfort or you are worried about breathing the fumes; or, when you ventilate to get rid of the…

• ASA: the corners lift and the part comes off the bed mid-print

  With ASA, the corners of the part curl upwards after a few layers, the base comes away from the plate and sometimes the part comes off completely mid-print or the nozzle…

• Corners lift and the part curls up (warping)

  The corners or edges of the part come away from the bed and curl upwards while printing, especially on large parts and with ABS, ASA or PC.

Materials and filament (2 guides)

• ABS and ASA: cracks between layers, parts that warp and a strong smell (enclosure and ventilation)

  With ABS or ASA, horizontal cracks appear between layers, especially on tall parts; the base curls or comes loose; and the printer gives off a strong plastic smell while…

• Nylon (PA): bubbles, stringing and weak layers from moisture, or parts that warp

  When printing nylon, bubbles and popping come out of the nozzle, the surface is uneven and stringy, parts are weaker than expected, or they warp and come off the plate.

Products that may help

Products from the usi3d shop that fit these guides, chosen for the fit and not for the commission. Check that they work with your printer before buying.

• Magigoo 3D printing glue stick, 50 ml

More “Adhesion and first layer” problems

• Does not stick to the bed
• The print will not come off the bed
• Elephant's foot (flared first layer)
• Uneven first layer (thin and thick areas)