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Curling

Curling: Curling is a common defect in 3D printing, characterized by the edges of a print lifting and warping away from the print bed. This can lead to dimensional inaccuracies and poor layer adhesion.

Symptoms: Edges of the printed layers lift and warp upwards.

SymptomsEdges of the printed layers lift and warp upwards.
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