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Ken
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Why did I not need supports for a 5.9mm gap

I picked up a print file on the net which had a .3MF file and a .F3D file, so I pulled it up in Fusion 360, and sent it to PrusaSlicer.   The file said it did not need supports, even though it had a 5.929 mm air gap that it had to cross.  I didn't this would work, but it did.

I was using PETG, .020 layer height, Slicer 2.4.1, MK3 i3.

So my question is: How big a gap is too big?

Best Answer by bobstro:

There's a big difference between printing a bridge supported at both ends, and an overhang only supported on one side. The Prusa printers can handle surprisingly long bridge spans with a bit of care. I've done 50mm or more spans with no fuss. 

Opublikowany : 25/04/2022 8:39 pm
bobstro
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RE: Why did I not need supports for a 5.9mm gap

There's a big difference between printing a bridge supported at both ends, and an overhang only supported on one side. The Prusa printers can handle surprisingly long bridge spans with a bit of care. I've done 50mm or more spans with no fuss. 

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Opublikowany : 25/04/2022 8:45 pm
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Ken
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Why did I not need supports for a 5.9mm gap

Thank you for making this clear.  All my prior experience consisted of overhangs, not gaps.

Opublikowany : 25/04/2022 9:39 pm
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