3D Printing Precision

This cluster revolves around discussions of precision, resolution, and limitations of various 3D printing technologies like FDM, resin, and SLS for detailed structures, including layer lines, calibration, infill, and printer comparisons.

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curiousllama Oct 30, 2020 View on HN

Probably some combination. They used a cheap printer - I can't imagine those little prusa motors and gears are particularly precise with high-frequency, micro changes, even if they can get good consistency

gruez Nov 22, 2021 View on HN

It probably lacks the resolution to do it. That said, why do you want that when a 2d printer works fine?

e44858 Apr 17, 2024 View on HN

Has anyone tried printing this with an FDM printer?

silasb Jun 22, 2017 View on HN

You are referring to FDM printers. The OP is talking about SLS printers which don't have this issue.

johnwalkr Sep 7, 2020 View on HN

It's much slower than FDM (at least in my experience using a formlabs printer).

if_by_whisky May 31, 2013 View on HN

Out should ask this question in the 3d printer tips and tricks Google group.

skybrian Jun 28, 2021 View on HN

What printer and resin are you using?

tengbretson Jun 11, 2025 View on HN

Bear in mind, this stuff is not easy to print!

XCSme Jun 26, 2025 View on HN

Does it work when 3rd printed? How sensitive is it to infill options or infill density variations?

jacquesm Dec 21, 2020 View on HN

The revolution will be when we can use 1000's of printheads in parallel. I don't think that's SF, more of an engineering problem. A bit like a 'dot matrix' printer for PLA.