3D Printing: Large flat ABS print curling during cooldown
The Question: I am printing a large flat print, approximately 8" x 4" x 1/8". It has good
adhesion when printing and lays flat when finished. I allow the print to cool
slowly but the center of the print bows upward 1/16"-1/8". It bows in both
directions but more noticeably in the longer direction. The corners are not
curling up this is the center of the print lifting.
I started printing at 25% infill but have tried 100%. 100% bows less but still
bows. This does not happen with PLA or PETG. 100% fill was printed with no fan.
25% printed with no fan for first layers and fan at 40% after.
Is there anything I can do to stop this from happening?
Printer: Lulzbot TAZ 5 w/ 0.5mm hotend in sealed enclosure. Heated bed at 115C,
extruer at 240C. Environmental temperatures are 30-37C depending on the stage
of the print. Hotter as it continues.
Follow Up Questions:
What is the ideal environmental printing temperature for ABS? If a part were
reheated could an existing arch be corrected?
Update: Build Plate Thermal Images w/plate set @ 115C
[Center_Plate] [Front_Corner]
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