Problem with bottom quality
Easter is closer and closer. So i decided to print some organic models.
I created an egg in solidworks and it reminded me of a problem I had earlier and never got to solving it
The bottom is always like this when I'm not printing flat models. I tried dense support layer and it helped a little but still it looks terrible.
Maybe someone knows what "dense support layer" is called in Slic3r?
I also wanted to ask how to turn of the first layer in slicer before it starts to print support? It really messes up my prints first layer.
It looks like a raft but only one layer. I have this problem since updating to new Slic3r prusa edition.
Thx up front
Mike
Re: Problem with bottom quality
with printers that use fused deposition modelling, you have some limitations, due to the laws of physics.
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when the bottom is not flat, you'll always get the problem that you can't print "into the air". so you need to print such structures with shallow angles with support structures. only above approximately 45° you can print without it (because then the previous layer is near enough to support the raise).
dem inscheniör is' nix zu schwör...
Re: Problem with bottom quality
Actually, depending on slicer and settings you can print up to 65 or 70 degrees without any support.
We have an Easter egg exhibition due soon, so I have been printing eggs like crazy.
You can either support the bottom parts or cut the egg in half and glue together when printed (with locator rings).
You will also find some eggs with integrated locators on each half and even some with threads which are simply screwed together.
The biggest issue is then the tops; you will need at least 3 layers and the insides are not too pretty.
Peter
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