Re: MakerBot Replicator 2x ABS .1 mm Layer Height Print Settings

[Spk64]

Makerbot Replicator 2x

Firmware: Sailfish 7.4

Slicer: Kisslicer 1.1.0.14

S3g File:  GPX Converter

Layer Height: .1 mm

Print Time: 2hr 36 Min

Filament: 1.75mm Makerbot Navy Wool

Infill: 20%

Skin: .8mm

Shells: 3

Extrusion Width: .5mm

Nozzle Temp: 230c

First Layer Nozzle Temp: 235c

Bed Temp: 100c

Kapton Covered bed (Orginal 2 strip Kapton,  looking really bad)

Bed Leveled  with single sheet paper ~ .1mm

WhpThomas upgrade on extruders

Top Cover Lid Makerbot supplied temporary cover

Did not have any issues with sticking to bed or air printing.  This is actually one of many prints successfully completed at .1mm layer height.

Not as clean as PLA but I expect ABS really never will be.  

I have included the gcode file which has the complete settings for Kisslicer listed and I included the Kisslicer profiles.

With Sailfish, and maybe the extruder upgrade I assume you should be able to try and print the attached gcode file with repg.  Also assuming a level bed set at ~.1mm

[Spk64]

Few more closeup pics

[James Brigham]

Fantastic detail, Thank you!  It appears I have a temp problem on my Replicator 2x, so once I get that worked out I will try this out!

[MBuser]

Well this is pretty good detail for making an ABS consumer product. It even has a sheen to it. 

On Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:58:49 PM UTC-7, James Brigham wrote:

Looking for someone whom can successfully print a good quality cylinder shape on a MakerBot Replicator 2x using ABS and a .1 mm Layer Height.

A good test subject for what I have failed to print over and over is this item.  It seemed like something challenging to print which is a good way to calibrate your machine I thought.  Although now, I am thinking maybe its impossible.

Page for Item: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:12146 (totoro-solid.stl)

Actual Item: http://www.thingiverse.com/download:136024

It seems like first few sticking layers are ok, then it warps it out and completely messes up the lower part of the cylindrical shape every time.  You will be able to tell pretty quickly and cancel the print.  Also, I never have a problem with it sticking to my build plate.  I am using the standard plate, with the kapton

If you could post your Successful Settings to this thread for others like myself to try out.

My FAILED Settings:

No-Hood - still waiting for my shipment of this part.

Export for: The Replicator 2x

Material: ABS (natural color)

Quality: High

Slicer: Skeinforge

Build Plate Leveling: I am using the Maker Bot Business card, I have it where I can just barely feel the resistance on the card at each point (I have some feeler gauges on order)

Infill:10%

Number of Shells: 3

Layer Height: .15mm

Temp

Extruders: 230

Build Plate: 110

Speed

Extruding:50 mm/s

Traveling: 100 mm/s

Please do not post anything NON-MakerBot 2x related to this thread.