AbeFM
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Joined: Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:35 pm

Bottom Layer Horizontal SizeCompensation

I've had a few situations where, in the process of using a thicker bottom linewidth, or while printing complex print-in-place designs like geared bearings, where the bottom most layer glues together (or leaves energy sucking flaps) on the outermost edges of the bottom layer of the part.

I propose the addition of a Horizontal Size Compensation option which is applied ONLY to the bottom layer.

This could keep parts which clear on the second layer also clear on the first. Setting line width smaller would leave gaps, and multiple processes is a slightly complex work around.

Thanks!
AbeFM
Posts: 9
Joined: Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:35 pm

Re: Bottom Layer Horizontal SizeCompensation

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Here's an example of what I'm talking about - the lefthand slice has "-0.25mm " horizontal compensation only on the first 0.2mm, and you can see even as the bottom layer expands against the print surface, I have a goodly sized gap.

The one on the right has no such alterations.

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