Weird surface lines, any tips?
This is my third print, and I'm not sure why I'm getting these weird lines on the top surface. Any ideas?
Here is my benchy print, which looks really clean IMO
Best Answer by JoanTabb:
Hi Smartj,
this is a factor of the way a 3D printer, slicer sets the travel paths,
There is a revision due in the next slicer version,
however in the interim,
you could reduce the flow rate, a little 95% is standard with Prusa SLicer, try 90% or you could use a different top infill pattern, Some folk use Hilbert Curve, I like Octogram Spiral...
the pattern hides imperfections
regards Joan
RE: Weird surface lines, any tips?
Hi Smartj,
this is a factor of the way a 3D printer, slicer sets the travel paths,
There is a revision due in the next slicer version,
however in the interim,
you could reduce the flow rate, a little 95% is standard with Prusa SLicer, try 90% or you could use a different top infill pattern, Some folk use Hilbert Curve, I like Octogram Spiral...
the pattern hides imperfections
regards Joan
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RE: Weird surface lines, any tips?
Or place that surface flat to the bed using place to face tool.
RE: Weird surface lines, any tips?
These are great tips, thanks!
I also noticed that there are small gaps in the first layer, between the perimeter walls and the infill. Is this normal?
RE: Weird surface lines, any tips?
No is not normal,
Could be your first layer is not low enough, or there is not enough filament coming out of nozzle.
In your picture I can not see, I can not zoom in enough to see it.