Cure-Through
Cure-Through
Additional cured resin on the backside of the slice in the Z-axis.
Cure-through can be diagnosed as follows:
- Holes or small features resolved too small and oblong in shape
- Text is distorted
- Engraved text appears to have reduced height
- Embossed text appears to have an upwards shadow
Print Artifact
If any of these conditions apply to your print, take the corrective action and reprint to see if the problem is resolved.
The following solutions will address print or part-related causes of the defects. Choose among the suggested actions below and select the best approach for your application. Usually only one type of adjustment is needed.
If problems persist, please reach out to Carbon Support.
Cure-through occurs when light penetrates vertically through a thin area of material and cures resin on the backside of the slice. It is essentially overcure in the Z-axis. This phenomenon causes holes to be oblong and 0.050 - 0.200mm smaller than nominal in the Z-axis.
Clear or light colored resins experience more cure-through as light penetrates through these materials more easily.
The printer software applies a cure-through correction to your slices, but some amount of cure-through may still occur.
Root Issue | Problem | Why Defect Presents |
|---|---|---|
Oriented | Holes in the Z axis are oblong | Additional resin cures along the window-facing side of the hole. |
Designed | Holes in the Z axis are too small | Too much light is shining through slices that define the hole. |
Root Issue | Problem | Why Defect Presents |
|---|---|---|
Resin color | Features are too small | Clear or light colored resins experience more cure-through as light penetrates through these materials more easily. |