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LeeH
 LeeH
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Improving Radius Edges

Hi, printing bowls and larger radius edges never turn out well   Supports do not seem to help at all.  

The lid was printed top down onto the bed. 
 
Thanks.  

 

 

Publié : 03/10/2025 3:05 pm
Diem
 Diem
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The Slicer can't fit support under the lower part of the curve - there is no room.
When designing for 3d printing avoid fillets and use chamfers instead.
Cheerio,

Publié : 04/10/2025 1:59 am
LeeH
 LeeH
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Improving Radius Edges

Thanks, I guess printing bowls is just not a thing then.  

Publié : 04/10/2025 9:38 am
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Diem
 Diem
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Bowls are OK, but you need to consider profiles like these:

Vertical base and 45° chamfer.

Cheerio,

Publié : 04/10/2025 2:15 pm
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LeeH
 LeeH
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Improving Radius Edges

Thanks Diam

Publié : 11/01/2026 11:46 am
mnentwig
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RE: Improving Radius Edges

Or use sanding.

E.g. a bowl I designed: The problem is inherent, I made the color thicker at the edge to allow sanding

https://www.printables.com/model/1537173-patterned-small-bowl-for-mmu#description-images.cc153822-a31d-4c64-9b73-3e9edaaa2449

The green one comes straight from the printer (still shows some traces from supports). The red bowl in the background has been sanded, and this could be done more diligently (most importantly, wet).

Publié : 11/01/2026 11:55 am
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