A Novel Slicing Strategy to Print Overhangs without Support Material

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers commonly need support material to print overhangs. A previously developed 4-axis printing process based on an orthogonal kinematic, an additional rotational axis around the z-axis and a 45° tilted nozzle can print overhangs up to 100° without support mater...

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Main Authors: Michael Wüthrich, Maurus Gubser, Wilfried J. Elspass, Christian Jaeger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/18/8760