So when I'm checking .stl files for volume at http://cloud.netfabb.com/ for example, do these figures include the volume of the infill? Or does it assume a solid object at 100% infill?
I have a client who wants 50% infill, and says that the estimate from http://cloud.netfabb.com/ should be cut because of the infill. Is this correct?
10 years, 4 months ago
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nyl0cke
- It most likely assumes solid. I know for Slic3r, once you slice something it outputs the volume in plastic it needs. Cura and probably most other slicing engines should as well.
10 years, 4 months ago
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jezzmund
- http://cloud.netfabb.com/ will report the volume of the entire watertight mesh, So near-as-dammit 100% infill. That won't take into account any support material, brims / rafts or other extra mechanics. Best bet is to slice the model for printing - as nyl0cke says, That will return a more realistic figure for a specific printer while accounting for support etc., using a viewer like http://gcode.ws/ will give an equally accurate estimate if your choice of slicer software doesn't report filament usage...
10 years, 4 months ago
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3dcgmodeler
- makerwares new version with the slicing preview gives you the amount of filament and weight. I compared an object with netfabb and then printed the object and makerware was dang near right on + or - a tiny tiny bit..
10 years, 4 months ago
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So near-as-dammit 100% infill.
That won't take into account any support material, brims / rafts or other extra mechanics.
Best bet is to slice the model for printing - as nyl0cke says, That will return a more realistic figure for a specific printer while accounting for support etc., using a viewer like http://gcode.ws/ will give an equally accurate estimate if your choice of slicer software doesn't report filament usage...
I compared an object with netfabb and then printed the object and makerware was dang near right on + or - a tiny tiny bit..