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CaptainFlintlockFinn @ CaptainFlintlockFinn @lemmy.ca
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  • Reducing the time won’t help with adhesion to the build plate but an overexposed layer might make the following layer less likely to adhere correctly. I always do 25sec on my bottom layers and never have adhesion problems so I figured it could work for you too.

  • I’m not 100% sure because I’m fairly new as well but I’d try going with 25 seconds for the bottom layers and adding a bit of wait time before lifting.

    It looks like your bottom layers did fine but maybe the normal layers didn’t adhere properly to the bottom layers. That could explain why you had some sticking to the FEP.

    I’d also make sure the FEP sheet is is good shape. No big scratches or dents.

  • Check out Formlabs resin printers. They have special resins that may do what you need. They also have sales people on staff to walk you through everything.

    They’re pretty pricey for a hobbyist (at least for this hobbyist) but a business may be ok with it.

  • Thanks!

    Everything I found said that cured resin is inert. I did see that there are biocompatible resins out there but they seem to be mostly used in dental applications. I’ll keep searching though.

  • The first layer needs to stick to the build plate well. If it doesn’t stick the print will fail and best case you’ll need to start again.

    First layers are notoriously fiddly to get right because there are so many variables that affect it.