Hello guys, new to the forum. Using lightwave and export to stl.
Just wanted to ask regarding support structures for holes.
In this kind of object, do I need to put small support structures to print this?
Can I put a thin mesh(red) from top to bottom in all holes so that it prints correctly?
Or what would be an easier solution so that the print would not fail with this kind of object?
Thanks for any input.
any help please? Is there auto support structure generator like chitubox or lychee?
You don’t need to add support to your design at design time. The slicer has a variety of support options. As your design for 3D printing extends there are useful design tweaks that can make you design not need support and be nicely removable so others can print successfully. But at this stage use the slicer.
Enjoy.
Try slim tree supports in BS, or if the object is small enough that will bridge just fine. In my experience, with default settings, the P1P is great at bridging but somehow supported horizontal overhangs look quite bad. I just bridge whenever possible.
I tried to use BS auto supports. It’s closing lots of holes that are not intended to be closed.
I tried chitubox and it does it better. Can I use chitubox for this printer instead?
how is it “closing holes?” They’re supports… you remove them after.
Visually they filled up the center of the cube that had the hole.
In another slicer it just created a few supports.
it would be helpful if you post screenshots of what the slicer is actually generating, or post your STL with a drive/dropbox link
Ok here’s a similar model with cutouts on the side.
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Is there a problem to print this?
IDK doesn’t seem like a problem. I guess I’m still not sure what you’re getting at. The green is support that removes fairly easily post print. The top picture is conventional support and supports flat structures better than tree support in the bottom picture. The middle picture is snug support and what I would personally use here.
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Hmmm…that’s exactly my thoughts. I don’t really see the issue with the model. That’s how I typically send models to be printed out.
The person doing the printing that owns the actual printer pointed out the cutouts could be a problem.
Hahaha whatever that means. “We will find you.” what a buffoon. Come get, it might be a fun time.
Are there issues for this model? There are overhangs but automatic support can be added I.
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The object has some overhangs but I assume not so problematic?
Can anyone check this model? Thanks!
Can anyone please check if the model will have issues 3d printing? Thank you!
