Sometimes you can adjust the order of the build so the raster or contours
(the center portion of the part) builds first in order to create some
support for the outside overhang. There is an option for contouring from
the inside out (in-out) that you should investigate. Also you may need to
add some additional support.
Robert Hoffman
Advanced Ceramics Research
At 08:24 AM 2/5/98 PST8, ralott@CCGATE.HAC.COM wrote:
> Drew,
>
> Yes, it is a common problem. As I understand it, it is caused when
> the offset of the slope from one layer to the next is too wide for the
> selected road width.
>
> The solution in this case is to select a wider road for this portion
> of the build.
>
> Rick Lott
> Hughes Space and Communications
> Los Angeles, Calif.
>
>
>
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>Subject: FDM borders
>Author: Drew Brown <conreality@greatid.com> at CCGATE
>Date: 2/4/98 3:42 PM
>
>
>Has anyone had any difficulties with FDM borders not completely fusing to
the
>previous layer on sloped,
>unsupported walls? This problem causes the part walls to look rippled. If
anyone
>has any suggestions to
>correct this problem it would be greatly appreciated. We are running an
FDM1650
>in ABS.
>
>Thanks in advanced.
>
>Drew Brown
>Conceptual Reality L.L.C.
>Phone:(248)926-8820
>Fax:(248)926-8830
>http://www.conceptual-reality.com
>
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