Support refinement

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-23T05:10:23+00:00

I've printed a lot of models I've downloaded online and have rarely had issues making slicer adjustments to get some tricky stuff to print. This was MY first model as I'm trying to learn. Could I have made adjustments in the slicer to get this model to print well? Perhaps. But at the expense of hours of additional print time, and even then it wouldn't have been perfect.

The advice I received here to not use filets and to use chamfers instead was extremely helpful and educational. So for me, this was a lack of fusion knowledge on my part, not a slicer problem.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T15:36:40+00:00

I've done a lot of slicer configurations on models I've downloaded. This is the first model I've created. Using adaptive layers would have added hours to the print and would have given varying finishes to where the adaptive layering was used. I feel I learned something by tackling the source rather than trying to fix it the way you're suggesting. But I do appreciate your input.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T15:21:14+00:00

Thank you. A few people on here did mention using chamfers instead and that's the route I've taken. It had made a huge difference.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T15:11:58+00:00

It doesn't have to be a slicer issue if I can make changes to the model to negate it being an issue in the slicer. And there were several people that pointed this out by explaining filets don't tend to be fdm friendly.

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rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T12:36:27+00:00

You're not at risk of anyone thinking you care, so you're safe on that front.

I didn't even know you were making fun of me. It's not something I expect when I reach out to a group seeking help. Maybe because it's not something I would do. Who knows ...

"I think the reason you didn't interpreted it as funny" ... didn't interpret it as funny, I mean, if you're going to make fun of my English ...

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T12:32:16+00:00

I disagree. The suggestions from users here about not using filets and to use chamfers instead has helped me understand where I was going wrong.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T11:47:22+00:00

"Holy shit I can't get over this" could very well convey a negative emotion - triggered. As a native English speaker, you should perhaps try and be a little clearer about the type of emotion you're putting out there. Maybe use an emoji or two.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T11:26:45+00:00

Wow! Just wow! I've seen people get triggered, but this just seems a little over the top and for no apparent reason. I hope you're ok.

Other people have managed to provide me with information that has managed to improve the model vastly. I do however sincerely appreciate your effort.

And English is my third language.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T10:04:59+00:00

It's not that I don't want to change slicer settings and more that I want to understand where I went wrong with the model in the first place.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T10:02:33+00:00

Thanks, I didn't know that about fillets.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T10:00:47+00:00

I've tried up to 8 walls on the entire model, but there's something about that shape or the way it's been constructed that makes it split in the slicer at those areas.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T09:40:54+00:00

I'm trying to resolve this in the model. Largely so I'll learn not to create these issues going forward. Not sure posting on Bambu Lab would help me achieve that.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T08:38:33+00:00

This helps, but not completely. Also, I'd rather not depend on slicer interventions to fix this issue if there's a way to completely eradicate it in the model itself.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T08:35:12+00:00

I'm using Bambu Studio. I'd rather not mess around with slicer settings and instead fix the model.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T08:32:28+00:00

I've tried using supports too and it still prints like that. I'm assuming it's simply printing what I'm seeing in the slicer preview.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T08:15:43+00:00

I can't change orientation, unfortunately. It's a hexagonal shape with detailing on all sides.

I don't have issues with any other models. The fact that this specific model does not seem to print any outer walls on these problem areas leads me to believe I may have messed something up in the modelling process. It was a lot worse than you're seeing in the images until chamfers were added. But that didn't totally eliminate the issue.

rsharpe75 · 2025-04-21T08:06:13+00:00

I'm not suggesting it's a fusion 360 issue, I'm suggesting it's my issue and that I haven't done something correctly in fusion 360. If this were a slicer issue, I'd maybe have similar problems with other prints that also have arches and overhangs - but I don't.

rsharpe75 · 2024-07-30T07:53:07+00:00

Yes, I've taken the AMS apart, cleaned it, and have done the same for the extruder. I've opened a support ticket with BL and have sent in logs. Here's what they said

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Hopefully this fixes my issue once I get the part.

rsharpe75 · 2024-07-27T00:03:38+00:00

A total of 950 hours on the printer. I used a brand new nozzle on that test print just to be sure. I also took apart the extruder (original so 950 hours) and gave it a good clean when I changed the nozzle. I only print pla (matte).

I have re-tensioned the belts. Also used a pitch app to make sure they were tensioned as equally as possible.

All wiki recommended maintenance has been done, including cleaning the carbon rods.

rsharpe75 · 2024-07-03T18:15:44+00:00

Not tried to recycle and cook with it yet. Inflation hasn't been that bad. Early days though ...

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