# Fillets & Chamfers ## Fillets Fillet is the rounding of a corner. Fillets in the X-Y plane can improve print quality as it is not slowing down to a sharp corner. Adding fillets at the base of your walls can support and strengthen supported or free standing wall in your design. ![Fillets and Chamfers](/files/-MAUb849gg1Hg56iRYMH) ## Chamfers Chamfers are a 45° cut of corners. Like fillets, they break up sharp corners and can potentially improve print quality. When used correctly, chamfers can be used to reduce bridging distances and even combat elephant foot warping on the first layer. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/fillets-and-chamfers-from-design-consideration.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.