Comment on Waterproofing PETG prints?
noride@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
Which slicer do you use? There is a setting a that can improve water retention capabilities with just a check box. I think it’s called “stagger perimeters” in Bambu for example. Also use at least 3 walls. Some good tests and examples on YouTube by “Designed to make” if you’re curious.
solbear@slrpnk.net 2 weeks ago
I am using PrusaSlicer. Not sure if that check box is present in that, or if it was added in OrcaSlicer or BambuSlicer.
I might’ve printed with only two walls, I will need to check tomorrow when I’m at the correct machine. And thanks for the video recommendation, I will be sure to check it out!
Prusa published an article about it: help.prusa3d.com/…/watertight-prints_112324
solbear@slrpnk.net 1 week ago
Cheers - seems there are multiple things I could have done. I would rather avoid having to do a reprint, but it may be necessary.
Upon closer inspection, I think the geometry of the bottom part is designed in such as way that it comes out with a lot of cavities (it is slanted, requiring multiple steps). It could be that it will be very difficult print properly to begin with.