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Printing Tolerance

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  1. Michael DiFilippo

    Michael DiFilippo Active Member

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    Got a quick question, I am printing up some of these gyroscopic snowflakes http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:36922 I have had great success BUT it seems like my printer isn't leaving enough of a gap between the points and the outer walls. What settings would I want to change in order to get a tighter tolerance or in other words to ensure that where filament shouldn't be, it isnt.
     
    #1 Michael DiFilippo, Nov 20, 2013
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    this is where your flow rate comes into play think of a nice plump hotdog fresh out of the steamer that would be too much flow rate the length does not change but its plumpness does the same thing for nuts and screws if they should fit but don't, adjust the flowrate down a bit and then recheck things it has worked for me when trying to get parts to fit together.
    The specs remain the same just not quite as plump
     
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    Thanks!... interesting analogy but makes plenty of sense.
     
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    I'd grab a bite to eat before going back to the printer after that post :)
     
    #4 Thamer Albahiti, Nov 20, 2013
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