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In a 3D print, a small amount of infill can greatly outweigh the generation of a large amount of printed support. This is a benefit in time and amount of filament used.
Far left: The green part is the support my slicer has generated in order to hold up the flat top flange on this piece. This is not only a waste but problems are likely with adhesion on the lower support sections where tiny points are printed to start each.
Middle: The same piece has been edited to terminate at the top with a triangular cross section. This is a 40 degree angle (as can be seen on the far right cross section) - the slicer has been configured with an overhang threshold of 39 degrees, that means it does not need to generate support. Instead it will infill that small section.
Glossary |
Infill and Support
Infill and support are structural elements that 3D slicer software uses (e.g. to fill the interior of solid parts or support contours over empty space) |
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