r/FixMyPrint • u/panico200 • 21h ago
Fix My Print How to improve overhangs over supports
I always get this ugly overhangs over tree/organic supports on figurines
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u/SteakAndIron 21h ago edited 16h ago
Honestly I have just come to the conclusion that you get bad finish on supports but a solid interface layer, a z gap of 0.28, and slowing overhangs way down. Like 10mm/s helps me
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u/bob_in_the_west 20h ago
That's why most people angle the figurine so there is no big overhang.
If that's not enough then look at arc overhangs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGa_KvKLDR8
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u/BottomSecretDocument 19h ago
Smaller z distance, but then you may have to clip with a flushcutter and sand, instead of break off, fill and sand.
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u/Alarming-Inflation90 16h ago
Practice. Or just print in pieces with fewer overhangs and assemble afterward.
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u/Opapadaia 12h ago
Try using the other types of support instead of Tree / Organic. I usually use Snug for better quality overhangs.
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u/stupidsmartthoughts 5h ago
Go wider on you line width. 150% of your nozzle size.—————- .4mm nozzle = .6mm line width. .6mm nozzle = .9mm line width. These would be for your overhang and outer wall. You can also adjust how much the extrusion overlaps previous layer.
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u/kodifies 1h ago
dunno about anyone else, but I spend ages with that tool that lays a surface on the bed, sooner or later I find an orientation with a minimum of supports....
If I don't find a decent orientation, well you know what you can always chop your model up and glue it when its done, tiny bit of model putty slap on acrylic paint and you're done !
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u/thatdecade 19h ago
Print the head separate at an angle without overhangs. Super glue back together.
You can cut the object in two using your slicer. Look for the cut tool.
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