Chapter 7: Advanced Printing
When you get familiar with your Creator Pro, you will definitely want to accomplish some
advanced prints. This chapter will take you to get to know the advanced printing skills.
Support structures enable the printing of models with steep overhangs and cantilevered sections.
The Creator Pro 3D printer utilizes Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology, which works on
the additive manufacturing principle of heating and laying down material layer by layer to create an
object. Many sophisticated 3D print designs require materials to be deposited on a layer where there
was not a previous layer, or the designs have steep angles which might cause undesired drooping
during the print. In these cases, support structures are needed to ensure objects integrity and print
quality.
①
Principle of 45 Degrees
Generally speaking, if the 3D model has an overhang of more than 45 degrees, you will need
supports. This angle is determined by the material, layer height, extrusion width, and temperature. It
is critical to adjust the support structures accordingly to ensure the best print result, especially for
large 3D prints.The principle is raised by a stage designer and widely accepted among the 3D
printing industry.
②Principle of Proportionality
As for the application of supports, the users are suggested to comply with the principle of
proportionality. Even though the supports algorithm has been developing, adding supports
intelligently cannot be realized at present. Therefore, users are always oriented in adding the
supports. As we all know, excessive supports will definitely result in difficulty in supports removal,
while limited supports cannot ensure the stability of the model. Since FashPrint has the function of
manual modification, users can add proper supports to their models according to the daily
experience and the academic principles.
●Support Types
Linear Support Structure
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Suitable for models with large-area overhang(s).
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