In most cases, if you know the filament you're using, the easiest way is to choose from a set of presets for your filament. Lack of print setting customizationĮvery 3D print is different. I tried this on three different prints and had exactly the same problem. As I show in the accompanying video, after doing a raft removal, the bottom of the print was really messy as compared to the old 5th Generation raft, which is nice and clean. I found that the rafts printed on the bottom of the prints on the Replicator+ would not come off cleanly. This was the key problem I found with the new Replicator+. Usually, that's done by adding a layer or two of very narrow connections so the raft just simply snaps off. To be workable, the raft is supposed to be able to easily be removed from the main print. The purpose of the raft is to help support the object as it prints and help it adhere to the print surface to prevent warping. A raft is a series of plastic layers printed before you start printing the main object. A firmware update to the Replicator+ combined with a software update to MakerBot Print has resulted in a solution where rafts remove without great effort and leave a nice, usable bottom of the print. Update: The raft removal problem has been fixed as of 12/1/16. I'm not fully comfortable with this capability, because I'm afraid I'm going to break it, but we've seen twistable plate technology in a number of different 3D printers, and I haven't heard any reports of broken plates, so I'm guessing it will be robust enough for most applications. You're supposed to be able to bend it so you can remove objects easily. The new Replicator+ build plate is flexible. By eliminating the need to customize an adhesion surface, the Replicator+ is a better solution. In a production environment or a school, having to check and maintain the build surface could stop the flow of work or interrupt a class for an annoying and time-consuming process. The new build tray does not require the blue tape. Whether you're new to 3D printing or an old hand, ZDNet's 3D Printing Discovery Series will help you understand and get the most out of this amazing, accessible technology. DIY-IT Project: 3D printing discovery series

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