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7.6 Support Structures
Your F410 prints breakaway support structures out of the same material that the part is made out of.
Using this technique, you can make complex shapes without the need for soluble support or a second
print head (which adds complexity and cost).
Simplify has two ways to generate this support structure: it can be done automatically based on the
overhang angles on the part, or it can be placed manually. Simplify also allows you to preview where
support will be placed prior to slicing the part; something no other slicer does.
Some additional resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tlrCpwAV4M
https://www.simplify3d.com/support/tutorials/adding-and-modifying-support-structures/
7.6.1 Default Settings
The default settings for most materials are the same and can be found on the “Support” tab. These
settings will work well for most parts that need support. Explanations for commonly changed settings:
Support density is set to 35% (this is how dense the zigzags are). Too dense will make it very
hard to remove the support. Too sparse will result in poor finish on the part.
Upper and lower separation layers are 1. This means Simplify will leave an empty layer between
the top of the support and the bottom of the part. So there is a weak bond which enables us to
easily remove the support after the part is done. For some cases (see below) you will want to
change this value.
Support detection parameters; overhang must be shallower than this angle and the area of the
face must be larger than this value.
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