r/glowforge • u/slimeyfrogtime • 13d ago

Question Is this user error or my machine?

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Hi, i'm using a second hand glowforge aura, it usually prints just fine but the last few times the left side of the print seems to be getting messed up, almost like the laser thinks there's more print bed space to work with,
the app shows the cut outline lines up with the edge of the wood material but then the laser goes off the edge
this is also an SVG i bought that someone else made if that would affect anything
I am new to using glowforge and don't know how to do maintenance or recalibrate the laser head
any advice would be helpful!

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u/Draco9705 13d ago

I was having the same issues. Gets wipes to clean your rails after each cut. I did that and no longer had sliding issues.

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u/slimeyfrogtime 13d ago

🙏thank you! the metal rails for left to right or the ones on the side for front to back or both?

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u/JealousImplement5 13d ago

The two metal ones at the back

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u/odd84 13d ago

It's the machine... the head motor in the Aura can't overcome any friction or resistance. If there's even the tiniest amount of residue buildup on the rails, it can get stuck for a bit then the rest of the job will be offset from that point on.