HellAholic
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4 months ago @Newarth68 Unless your build plate can rotate mid print, selecting a print direction will not solve your problem. The slicer cuts the model at increments of z height, and the result is a 2D shape. The weakness you're experiencing is from the adhesion of individual layers with each other so regardless of what orientation you choose, the resulting print will be weak towards force applied perpendicular to the direction in which your layers are stacked up.
What you can do is tilting the model and print at 45 degree angle between complete vertical and complete horizontal. I'll recommend testing in smaller scale to see if you'll get the result you're looking for before putting a large print to save both time and material.
Is your feature request related to a problem?
When printing thin wall items in two planes one plan has liner print layers which are weak, so when flexing the break.
Describe the solution you'd like
Having the ability to select the direction of print at a certain layer height would solve this for me.
Describe alternatives you've considered
I have tried printing flat and vertically, but due to the shape always have layers that are in the wrong orientation for strength.
If I print flat, the shorter legs print in a linear direction, if i print vertically the larger flat surface tends to split across the width when flexing.
Affected users and/or printers
Everyone who prints thin parts
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