cobnut
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Hi @Chris_Prestol I’d definitely go with the glass bed - and don’t worry about cracking it, as long as you make sure you tighten the adjustment screws all the way before levelling, and have fitted the adjustment shim, it shouldn’t be a problem. When adjusting, make sure you turn the back ones as well as the front when making the first front adjustment, if you don’t it can be difficult to get a good level.
For the sticking problem (which I also had), I’d recommend looking at a PEI sheet. I tried everything - glue spray, blue tape, slurry - but the PEI sheet has been the winner so far in terms of consistent adhesion/lack of warp and of course, there’s no mess (no need for any adhesive). I got the large Lulzbot sheet (see here: Amazon.co.uk ) which was big enough to cut (you need a very sharp knife and a good grip) into two pieces that would fit my glass plate. Get some isopropyl alcohol at the same time - whatever you do don’t use Acetone to clean it when warm, it’ll ruin the adhesion.
Creeker
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Different coloured filaments work at different temps , and a glass bed will improve levelness issues.
My experience with my Flash Forge CP has been excellant my Creator Pro has over 3700 hrs on it, its an absolute workhorse.
Replicator G was slow and minimalistic compared to simplify 3D. The Base settings in simplify should produce a great start point for excellant prints and has 100’s of options to tweak.
HERE IS YOUR PROBLEM…
You mentioned you cant get the bed level without it being tight in the middle, You Heated Bed is Warped!, Here is you solution.
1/8 or 1/4 glass is perfect to print on and will resolve the warped bed issue
download and print these bed clips they are the best so far, FlashForge Creator Pro - Corner Glass clips by jherridge - Thingiverse
use a 3 x 5 note card for leveling.
I havent had a lifted print since … i cant even remember…
ABS
Glass +
6in Kapton tape Scuffed with scotch bright or brillo pad
cleaned with acetone
Aquanet Hairspray
110-115 Bed Temp
220-230 Extruder temp
For glass smooth prints dont scuff up just add the hairspary or abs slurry
PLA
Glass +
6in Kapton tape
cleaned with acetone
Aquanet Hairspray
55-62 Bed Temp
195-205 Extruder temp
If You are still having lift problems try rotating the part 90 degrees or add “feet” in your drawing you can break off later.
I never use a “raft” its a proven way to adhear the part but you never be able to clean it up to look professional.
Hope some of this helps
To add to this. When you do your leveling set the nozzle right over the leveling screws not the outer edge etc. and adjust. These are the most accurate points on the bed. Definite vote up for glass. Hairspray (aquanet purple can extra hold something like that) and purple glue stick I am finding is a convenient option. Do some google searches on hair spray and glue stick. Good info out there.
