3. Operation
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For 3D printing, a lot of discussions are related
to support structure, which can affect print
quality, time to print, material consumption,
easiness of support removal, and etc..
The basic idea is that the less support
structure generated, the better, because the
material consumed will be less, and printing
time will be shorter, however, surface quality is
another factor you have to consider. It is a fact
that support structure removal could cause
damage to the surface adjacent to support
structure. If you want a surface of a part
printed with the best print quality possible, you
should avoid such a surface has support
structure generated.
Figure 3-30 Part Orientation
The orientation of a part on print platform is also critical when considering how
much support material gets used, and how difficult support structure can be
removed.
As a general rule, it is easier to remove support material from the outside of a
part than from the inside. As Figure 3-30 shows, the part can consume a lot
more support material, if printed with the opening facing down, than if it is facing
up.
However, if you prefer the bottom surface of the part on Figure 3-30 printed in
good quality, even though it consumes much more support material, you have to
choose the face-down orientation, because support structure removal could
damage the surface.
Space:
The gap between infill lines of non-solid support structure. Changing this
parameter requires some experience in balancing the factors including the
amount of support material consumed, easiness of support structure removal,
and print quality.
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