Vertical Rib
Vertical Rib
Raised lines in the part (positive feature) that appear parallel to the Z axis (build direction).
Vertical rib can be diagnosed as either:
- A long vertical rib on vertical planes.
- A small raised line on curved/sloped surfaces along the build direction (Z axis).
Cause - Inconclusive
Cause - Inconclusive
Try the following actions in order.
- Hardware Checks
- Diagnostics
If any of these conditions apply to your print, take the corrective action and reprint to see if the problem is resolved.
If the defect appears again upon reprint on the same part, in the same location, proceed to diagnostics.
If the above checks & actions did not resolve the issue or do not apply to your print, the following diagnostics may further inform what is causing the issue.
If problems persist, please reach out to Carbon Support.
Vertical ribs occur when UV light is scattered by an anomaly that cures additional resin in an unintended area. This happens in the same place on every layer, which explains why the defect is vertical.
The UV light can be scattered by
- A piece of dust or debris
- A damaged window
Hardware
The printer or cassette is dirty or requires maintenance to resolve the defect.
Occasionally, a defect may indicate the printer requires servicing by a Carbon engineer.
Root Issue
| Problem
| Why Defect Presents
|
|---|---|---|
Cleaning | Cassette window is dirty | A dirty or faulty cassette is scattering UV light, causing additional curing at the defect. |
Cleaning | - Deck glass is dirty (M1/M2) - Projector lens is dirty (M3/M3 Max/L1) | A dirty or faulty cassette is scattering UV light, causing additional curing at the defect. |
Window Damage
| | A dirty or faulty cassette is scattering UV light, causing additional curing at the defect.
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