Overhang layer thickness - PrusaSlicer

RE: Overhang layer thickness

3DX — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:06:25 +0000

I bumped into somthing called "Horizontal shells" and changed minimum shell thickness from 0,5 to 1,5. It seemed to have added extra layers. I'm gonna do a test print and see if anything cha...

RE: Overhang layer thickness

Snuffleupagus — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:26:17 +0000

@3dx

this is an older thread, however may offer some very useful information, keeping in mind that Prusa dev has changed the way "Ensure vertical shell thickness" behaves, but I think you will find some helpful information in the thread link.

https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-how-do-i-print-this-printing-help/how-to-improve-angled-overhang-prints-near-the-bed/

RE: Overhang layer thickness

_KaszpiR_ — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:11:16 +0000

Not sure if there is an option exactly for that, but generally increasing number of perimeters works the best.

Try 4.

Overhang layer thickness

3DX — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:55:24 +0000

I'm doing this handle for a small box. The layer thickness where the red arrow is pointing, is way too thin. How do i control the amount og layers on an overhang like this?