Adjusting Print Settings
Pre-Made Slicing Profiles
Import our default settings as it is tuned for the filament we use. Ensure you enable Breakaway Supports if required in your model, as this is off by default.
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Print Settings
Here are some of the main parameters that are changed. You can always find more details on other settings in the Slicer or official documentation.,
In general:
| Setting Change | Benefits | Cons |
|---|---|---|
Finer / Increase | Increase in print quality or strength of part | Higher material usage (cost) and print time |
Coarser / Decrease | Decrease in print quality or strength of part | Lower material usage (cost) and print time |
| Setting | Default | Min | - Effect | + Effect | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Infill Density | 15% | 10% Only if no large flat surfaces. | Weaker, but less material/time. | Stronger, but better strength acheived with more Shells. | 100% |
Support Angle | 68% | 30% if supports are required. | Less wasted material on supports, but riskier print. | Less risky print, higher quality on overhangs. | 100% |
Layer Height (Shell) | 0.2mm | 0.15mm | Slower prints, but higher z-resolution. | Faster prints, but lower z-resolution | 0.3mm |
Shells | 2 | 2 | Weaker print | Stronger print | 4 |
Large Flat Surfaces
For large flat surfaces, adjust the following settings through the custom settings:
Infill Density: At least 15%
Roof Surface Thickness: At least 1.2mm
Arrangement
Orientation
Pick the right orientation for strength
Remember that you can always refer to our design guidelines to better understand orientation.
Modelling GuidelinesBed Layout
Reducing the space between objects will also reduce print time. The print-head or extruder of a 3d printer will need to move in-between objects. Reducing the distance the extruder needs to move will reduce the overall print time. Make a judgement call with regards to this setting. If a reduced spacing between objects will result in a singular raft, this will increase the likelihood of warping. Particularly with a long print.
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