3D Printers Warp Fine Details and Cap Print Size
13 posts across 2 communities in the last 60 days; 92% from r/3Dprinting.
“I keep finding (or even designing) models that I like and want to print, but they have overhangs or bridges (idk technical terms tbh, so might be using the wrong word) that make everything mega annoying. Really simple example: I bought the Resident Evil boardgame recently, I…”
“I've been trying to print a phone mount for my wife's car, the model printed fine in PETG, no issues, except even PETG warped in the Arizona summer. So I've been trying to print it in ASA, but I keep getting issues on the understand of anything with any amount of overhang. Here…”
“This is part of a hueforge I was trying to print. I can't slice this full scale due to the odd corner geometry. I contacted the designer and they don't have any solution beyond scaling it down to fit the entire thing on the bed, at which point, yes, it slices just fine and the…”
A recurring theme involves technical difficulties encountered during 3D printing, including uneven prints, resolution limitations, and printer scale constraints. Users seek advice on troubleshooting these issues and finding suitable printing services.
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“how i can split model like that i have good model figures and i want to print it bigger, is there any tools for that not a plane cut i want cut specific area's submitted by /u/crypuim [link] [comments]”
“So i am trying to print this helmet and for various reasons (too small printbed, better layer direction, etc), i want to split it into a few parts. Anyone got recommendations on software or workflows to split the skull decal and the earpieces off? After that i think i can split the simpler inner helmet shape by myself. submitted by /u/TechcraftHD [link] [comments]”
“My library doesn't have a 3D printer that patrons are allowed to use and they referred me to a library hours away. Idk what to do here I really need this piece badly, how much do shops usually charge for small prints? I don't want to overpay but in this economy I know they're gonna overprice shit to keep the lights on. submitted by /u/Resilient_Alien [link] [comments]”
“Someone prompted different LLMs to generate CAD code for a bridge under fixed constraints (2-foot span, under 500g filament, 18-hour print limit), printed them, and load-tested them to failure. The results were quite varied: some models couldn't even design parts that fit together, while the winner held over 100 lbs. Most benchmarks don't really capture physical intuition, spatial reasoning, and functional code generation at the same time. I would love a standardized benchmark and leader”
“I’m just curious what nozzle you use the most and what line height you print the most. I tend to print my functional things with 0.4 nozzle at 0.2 height. I print decorative things with 0.4 nozzle at as low height as I can stand for the print time, usually in the range of 0.07-0.12. submitted by /u/PM_ME_UR_COFFEE_CUPS [link] [comments]”
“I have several models I need printing as prototypes, small parts which need to be in SLA. I have submitted these models to a well-reviewed but smaller UK company, and it's taking way longer than they said it would, and they are very bad at replying to me. Once I know these models will work for their purpose, I want to order larger quantities (££), but I'm very reluctant to use this company based on my experience so far, and have now seen a recent review pointing to similar issues and low”
“Looking to print a 42.55"x42.55"x15.85"(1080.77mm x 1080.77mm x 402.59mm) It is split into separate parts to make printing a bit easier, it doesn't need to have the highest of the high quality settings, I'd be happy with 0.2mm-0.3mm layers, PLA/PLA+/PETG filaments and a lower infill % would be absolutely fine! Location I live: Kentucky, USA. submitted by /u/Smoot-braen [link] [comments]”
“I’m asking if the time saved is worth it over the detail since it’s such a large print. submitted by /u/NecroRatcer [link] [comments]”
“I keep finding (or even designing) models that I like and want to print, but they have overhangs or bridges (idk technical terms tbh, so might be using the wrong word) that make everything mega annoying. Really simple example: I bought the Resident Evil boardgame recently, I wanted to print a Resident Evil style item box for us to keep our cards in just for funsies because the game has an item box mechanic. Found a fantastic model that's like the actual perfect size for what I want it for. F”
“I've owned a few large bedslingers, as my main interest when it comes to printing is musical instruments and other large projects. However, I've run into major issues with inertia when printing taller models. I don't know how much of this is the fault of the manufacturer (Anycubic), and how much of it is the physics of a heavy print moving back and forth. When I eventually upgrade, would I be better suited investing in a large-format CoreXY printer like the Sovol SV08 Max, or a more”
“I've been trying to print a phone mount for my wife's car, the model printed fine in PETG, no issues, except even PETG warped in the Arizona summer. So I've been trying to print it in ASA, but I keep getting issues on the understand of anything with any amount of overhang. Here is examples of the issue with a Cali Cat. I've tried with two different ASA spools. One was Overture and this one is iSanmate. Info & troubleshooting steps so far: Printer: Bambu P1S Filiament: Overtur”
“So, i want to print this vending machine for my daughter but obviously its not going to work out because my plate isn't big enough. Is the the real answer just reduce everything by like 5% or am I over thinking this? https://preview.redd.it/ps4ldf9y8ukh1.png?width=1232&format=png&auto=webp&s=b6774bfc580165df34f429ab62e7b09908f33b5b submitted by /u/NanisUnderBite [link] [comments]”
“Hi, using a prusa xl with the standard .25 height print profile on sl3cer for esun pla, i’ve been trying to print a tall gear shape that has pretty thin walls but a pretty thick base so no adhesion issues, and it’s been leaning off to one side so i printed a test cylinder shown above just a thin walled cylinder 4 lines thick and 100 mm tall, and you can see in the photo the cylinder is leaning, it’s not a huge lean but it’s enough with my gear that it wears down one side of the gear faster than”
“Hello guys, first of all i want to tell you that i am not a native english speaker so i may do some english mistake, im sorry. So i recently got some ASA-CF because i have an outdoor project with my dad, ASA was really hard to get good final product and i have seen online that ASA-CF was easier to print so i decided to try it. Also i want to say that i still concider myself as a beginner, i have this print for some month and i am not familiar with all the settings in the slicer. So for my first”
“This is part of a hueforge I was trying to print. I can't slice this full scale due to the odd corner geometry. I contacted the designer and they don't have any solution beyond scaling it down to fit the entire thing on the bed, at which point, yes, it slices just fine and the corners somehow disappear. I have no interest printing this at that small scale. I have tried the repair function in the slicer but it just hangs for hours not doing anything, same with the cut tool. I tried severa”
“I need very small objects around the size of 500μm x 500μm for a project. The prints don't need to be detailed at all, just simple shapes will work. Is this something ordinary 3D printers can accomplish, or will I need to find a specialized printer? submitted by /u/TwoTailedPlanarian [link] [comments]”
“Hey all! I’m looking to print a frame for my television but it’ll obviously have to be done in multiple plates and pieces. How can I minimize the seam connections between pieces as effectively as possible? Thanks in advance submitted by /u/ItsRyeGuyy [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, what's the best orientation to print this part I designed? It’s a 15 cm long piece that has a 45-degree bend on its long sides. Because of this, I’m split between two printing strategies in OrcaSlicer with anycubik kobra s1: Vertical Orientation (on the small flat base): Pro: Straight alignment, no support marks on the angled face. Con: Very small contact area with the bed for a 15 cm tall print. Fix: Using a 10mm Outer Brim Horizontal Orientation: Pro: lot of space placed on th”
“Okay so… I know this will be possibly vague because I’ve tweaked a lot, A LOT of settings to get this print as best as I can. I know ASA is prone to warping but I need to use it for outdoors. However, not so much the issue. The issue is getting this mustache top inner full to come out better. I use the H2D x2 nozzle Tweaked a bunch of settings “vague yes” -thickness of lines -angle of fill -speeds -print pattern -cooling time + letting it just sit inside the printer to cool I just want to clean”
“Hi! I'm pretty new to resin printing and I haven't used my printer that much yet. At first I didn't have many issues. My prints came out fine, and I could remove them from the build plate without much effort using the scraper. However, now I'm having two problems. The first is that the prints are extremely difficult to remove from the build plate. It takes a lot of force, and I'm worried about damaging either the print or the plate. The second problem is that I'm starting”
“Hi everyone, I'm new to Babu H2C and to 3D printing in general. I've been designing some interlocking mortise-and-tenon style parts in SolidWorks and printing them in PETG, as shown in the images below. The main issue is that the joints don't fit together as tightly as I expected. There are noticeable gaps between the mating surfaces. I think the problem comes from the printing quality of the joint features. The protruding (male) part is printed facing upward, and I've noticed th”
“Recently I've been printing some things that requires more precision than usual in the printed parts height, and I have been having some issues. As a diagnostic test I printed 21 squares from 2mm to 3mm in 0.05mm increments in height and created the chart you see below. I could not find reliable information on if Bambu Studio rounds up in height or down in height when the model layer height is exactly in-between two layers, so I made charts for each. In my opinion, the data clearly shows my”
“I need a product produced and trying to find a quality, reliable, cheap service to produce it repeatedly over time. From what I hear JLC3DP is the cheapest, but is there any hidden fees? Any tarrifs or expensive shipping that’ll eat up the price? Is there a better alternative? I’m located in the US. submitted by /u/thedonwiz [link] [comments]”
“I use spool man to manager all my filament but I don't think it calculate the rest I need.”
“I'm planning to sell some pieces that are meant to slot in with each other and be removable. I'm not sure how hot a box can get while it is in transit, but is deformation something to be concerned about? submitted by /u/BirdSpirit [link] [comments]”
“Hello r/3Dprinting community I'm new here. Looking for someone that can print large items 60" X 48" X 12" picture frames, that kind of stuff. Material is not a concern, everything will be painted. I saw the Dowel Large Format posts here but not a lot of leads out there to source this work. Thank you~ Not sure if this is a required sticky megathread so apologize if I'm out of protocol. submitted by /u/DESIGNERBLACK1234 [link] [comments]”
“I have some thin textured plates I'd like to make, with embossed/debossed features that are around 0.2mm W x 0.2mm H. From JLC's website their minimums are 0.5mm with SLA. Do I need a different process, or are there firms out there with finer resolution SLA? submitted by /u/pineconeparty_ [link] [comments]”
“Hey yall, Im wondering if there's anyone close to me who can help out with a print project, Im looking at creating some trim pieces to put in a renovation and my printers arent large enough for it, so I was hoping this might reach the right person The first couple iterations might not work so I was hoping to avoid shipping but if not all good Norcal area works too Will provide the models and everything Thanks yall submitted by /u/Lower-Measurement647 [link] [comments]”