Re: OT: 3D printer infill for round spacers?

Oct 19, 2020 1 Replies

It doesn't really matter since the force is almost always "down" relative to the print. I almost always use the old "rectilinear grid" infill because it's fast and nearly as strong as others in the "down" direction.



If you need more strength, just increase infill%. I use 70% for such parts, which is nearly as good as 90% but, again, faster.


90% is IMHO the largest infill you should ever use, because it allows for flow calibration errors without your part overfilling with plastic.

The only thing I can think of is that your extrusion rate isn't calibrated. Or your slicer is broken, which is unlikely. You *should* be able to print a 10mm cube at 100% infill and have the top surface come out nearly perfect.

You may also need more "top solid" layers to hide whatever infill does.

I've got three. Always on 100% after the first layer.

I prefer 0.2mm for default prints.

I prefer 0.5mm for default prints.

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