A detailed model has to have a low layer height. This will be used for the whole print. I think it could be possible to only use a few outer layers with smaller layer heights and the infill with higher layer heights.
The printer could print 2 outer layer heights, than 1 single height which is double the height, then the outer again. Like this:
This will decrease print time dramatically i think. Not sure if it can be done but it is just an idea
This is similar to what âinfill combinationâ achieves.
How / where do i set this up?
If i check âinfill combinationâ I see the model has different infill heights, but the print takes for example 4:20 minutes with 0.08 layer height. If i disable infill combination all the layers are 0.08 but the print time is 4:23.
So infill combination gives me 3 minutes less print than without.
My idea (which i donât know if possible) should almost halve the print time (ofcourse not as simple as i say it).
Infill combination gives me a lot of infill layers at 0.08
I think youâd have to print the 2 outer walls first but then you may run into issues printing overhangs.
I had very similar thoughts when discovering variable layer heights. For the reasons mentioned by RMB, I discarded progressing on that idea for myself once I discovered the combined infill.
The background is the need to fill the gap created by angled walls (i.e. the whole reason behind this concept). While Arachne offers a rather nice opportunity for this particular, additional wall, itâs limitations regarding line width actually neccessitate up to 3 additional walls with the lowest layer heigth. I felt it more beneficial to retain the freedom of wall number choice and using the combined infill.
