Base keeps peeling/detaching during resin prints – what could be causing this?
Hi everyone,
I’m fairly new to resin 3D printing and I’m having a recurring problem that I can’t figure out.
I create models from photographs and print them as figurines with a base. To keep support marks to a minimum, I try to print the figurines completely upright, perpendicular to the build plate.
At first this worked surprisingly well, but my last several prints have all failed in a very similar way. The edges/corners of the base start detaching or peeling away during the print, while the rest of the print continues. I’ve attached a couple of photos showing what I mean.
I’m not sure whether the problem is caused by:
- insufficient or badly placed supports
- the orientation/model itself
- the release film (FEP/PFA)
- the LCD
- or something else in my settings
I’ve already tried several different resins and I keep getting basically the same result, so I’m starting to think the resin itself probably isn’t the main issue.
Printer: Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
Has anyone experienced something similar? From the photos, can you tell what is most likely causing this?
Any advice on what I should check or change first would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!