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title: Cracking
slug: troubleshooting/cracking
description: Discover effective solutions for addressing the "Cracking" part defect from Carbon DLS printing. This comprehensive document explains how to identify, troubleshoot, and understand the root causes.
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createdAt: 2024-06-14T01:05:01.629Z
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Cracking is a part defect that can occur in a few different ways. The defect will look different and require different actions depending on the type you are experiencing.

**Bulk Cracking **is the most common type of cracking, and is typically the reason you see the defect. 

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[Cracking - Bulk](docId\:NJXFQ6VZx7uUrGXnTaipY) 
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Less common types of cracking can occur under very specific circumstances.

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[Cracking - Medial Axis](docId:5HA-yH1HU5CPMnaPFurPa) 
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[Cracking - Excessive Solvent](docId\:WYB5x-5127PoKNOm_LJjW)
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