How to make one continuous perimeter
I am trying to print this part (a spring) but because the perimeter is chopped up, it always breaks. Is there a PrusaSlicer setting that would let me print this without breaks along the thin section? I'm thinking maybe one continuous perimeter before the infill. Thanks for your help.
RE: How to make one continuous perimeter
Could you please upload the 3mf (save project) zipped to the forum. Then I will have a look.
It seems that the stl is not optimally designed.
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RE: How to make one continuous perimeter
I don't have the original 3mf file. I bought these files from the designer who just sent the STLs. I zipped the stl version and added it here. Thanks for your help.
RE: How to make one continuous perimeter
Hi Mark
I don't believe you can make the whole model with a single perimeter, because the ends of the spring are enlarged.
is this what you want?
the model spring blade seems to be about 0.505 mm thick (where I tested it...)
so I made the extrusion width 0.5mm
And to prevent thinning in the first layer, I Removed elephants foot correction.
you may need to fiddle with elephants foot
05_Ratchet_Spring_0 - Copy
please find attached a .3mf file for a Prusa Mk3S or S+ with a 0.4mm nozzle
regards Joan
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RE: How to make one continuous perimeter
Hello Mark, I tested your file, like Joan did. And have the same result (so I will not upload it 😉 )
Please compare the pictures of your preview and the one she made. The big difference is that there the "notches" are gone and now it is a continuous line. That might be the difference.
Please compare the settings in the 3mf file she uploaded with the settings on you slicer. There must be a setting what does cause the difference. Interesting to know.
Regards, Eef
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RE: How to make one continuous perimeter
Hi Joan,
That's right - I was looking for a continuous section joining the bigger regions. I'm not exactly sure what caused the difference but I switched from PrusaSlicer 2.3.0 to 2.8.0 and it worked. It seems that changing from Classic to Arachne perimeter generator makes the difference.
Thanks so much for your help,
Mark