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Can't get this stl to print as is

Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:58 am
by kgiannelos
I am trying to 3D pring an stl model I downloaded from MyMinifactory.com.
However, it seems that when generating the print preview in simplify3D, some of the borders of the print are not generated at all. I have attached the factory model as exported from simplify3D as well as the stl file I am trying to print. I have also attached a screenshot highlighting the issue in simplify3D Preview mode.

Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

Re: Can't get this stl to print as is

Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:52 am
by TheBum
Probably not an optimized model. Many times, you can fix gaps like this by going into the Mesh menu and selecting "Separate connected surfaces".

Re: Can't get this stl to print as is

Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:06 pm
by wirlybird
My guess is that those areas (the walls) are too thin to print for your current configuration such as nozzle size or extrusion width.

Re: Can't get this stl to print as is

Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:37 pm
by dkightley
Not a guess...….as TB says, advice how to cure the issue...…...use the Separate Connected Surfaces option on the Menu dropdown.

Re: Can't get this stl to print as is

Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:50 pm
by kgiannelos
Thank you guys! Separate Connected Surfaces did the trick, amazing.