Cupping occurs when the geometry and orientation of the printed part creates a trapped volume of print material between the current layer and the membrane. This situation may have adverse consequences for print quality and accuracy.
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Figure 1. Cupping example. |
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Figure 2. Example of right vs. wrong orientation to prevent cupping. |
It is recommended to orient the part in a way that eliminates or minimizes the risk of cupping.
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Figure 3. Left - orientation that would cause cupping. Right - Orientation that would NOT cause cupping. |