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How to 3D Print Without Supports​


All within a few seconds I glanced at the post name and thought it read How to 3D Print Without Sports. Then I imagined what I would do after starting a 3D printer up since it takes so long. Sports is a good idea. Watch some football or something. :LOL: (y)
 

Conor Stewart

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if the bridge is more than 5mm, you must use supports.
This is just false. Bridges can easily be much longer than 5 mm without much sagging. On a half decent printer even over 60 mm bridges can manage fine.
 
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This is just false. Bridges can easily be much longer than 5 mm without much sagging. On a half decent printer even over 60 mm bridges can manage fine.
I agree with you. Though I think instead of risking and printing a long bridge without them you can use it just to be safe especially when there are holes