Cut tool create distortion
I was printing this, it was a 4 day printing and got a power outage when there was maybe a day and a half left. I don't want to lost the whole thing. Im trying to cut the part so it start printing where it stop but for some reason I got a distortion at the area touching the bed. The cut is 88.4 keeping the upper part. am I missing something or there's a better way to achieve what I want. Thanks for the help
RE: Cut tool create distortion
I would be interested in seeing what you come up with. I first tried this on a large 1/37 scale rocket part. I failed. I have tried it several times since and could get it right. I have since ceased trying. I just could never get the perfect spot to start. It never starts right at the beginning of a level.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
RE: Cut tool create distortion
You will have to be more specific by what you mean as distortion. I loaded in your project and cut it at 88.4 and the resulting top section looks normal. Its a perfectly flat plane that touches the bed evenly in the first layer. Where is it distorting ?
RE: Cut tool create distortion
@neophyl
Compare the original model where the cut goes with this images is creating some triangles. Thanks
RE: Cut tool create distortion
@neophyl
Here is another view.
RE: Cut tool create distortion
Using Windows 10 and PS2.3.1 it didn't do that for me. Sometime saving as a project and loading a file back in can 'fix' an issue like this. I suspect it has to do with math precision and the different way a 3mf is saved compared to a stl file.
Try loading in your saved 3mf and then cutting at 88.4. If not I have attached a project with the top cut at 88.4 that you can load in.
RE: Cut tool create distortion
@neophyl
Thank You! I even try to create a new file but have the same error, maybe is a bug in the Mac version because I have the 2.3.1 too. I open your file and WALA looks perfect! Thanks again!
RE: Cut tool create distortion
You will have a part completed layer to match and your new first layer will have elephant's foot, or elephant's foot compensation complicating the interface.
Try starting from two layers lower then place a sheet of fine grit sandpaper on a flat surface and sand both parts back a little 'til you get a match.
Cheerio,