too delicate for FDM
I've got a Prusa mini, and only got experience with this filament printer. But now I need to print two objects too delicate for FDM (I think):
If the objects were a few times bigger I would just cut the objects in half, lengthwise, and print the halves on the mini, and glue the two parts together, no supports needed.
But the largest object is only 57.6mm high, I think i need the resolution of a SLA print.
How would these objects best be printed on a SLA printer?
RE: too delicate for FDM
Hi
The object on the left will print with no problem on my SL1S, but it is less clear that the object on the right will print without problem. That’s because the base is so narrow compared to the height and the horizontal gaps may have excess resin due to meniscus of the resin, thereby rounding the inside corners. Therefore, it would be preferable to print with a warm resin as resins become less viscous as they get warmer. This allow the resin to drain easier. I would first try printing it vertically with a raft, to give it greater stability during printing. The raft would then need to be sanded off. If this is unsuccessful, then I would try a horizontal or angled print to aid in draining of the resin. Either way, both of these should print successfully on an SL1S
RE: too delicate for FDM
Thanks for your detailed explanation!