Here is my GUIDE to stacking 3D Prints to maximize small print space.

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Here is my GUIDE to stacking 3D Prints to maximize small print space. Feed back welcome.

Originally shared by John Ecker (GeoDroidJohn)

Competed my experiment on stacking 3d printed parts! Come see the results. I could use some tips on support material
https://youtu.be/5rFJzU2B9Vo

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Although I do like your idea, I wonder if there is any advantage against printing only one layer since there will be a lot of wasted material in supports and time wasted printing them. Wouldn’t it be faster and economical to print them side by side? But… using SLS printing, this technique would be awesome since there would be no waste in time and material!! (considering a non closed geometry, obviously)

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Queued printing is a huge advantage. Not having to manually remove parts, clean and prep the bed, potentially re-level, navigate the printer interface, reheat, and prime would save a bunch of hassle when printing more parts than will fit on your bed, especially unattended. This is one way to do that.

Example: I have one print that requires 30 small pieces, but I can only fit 15 on my bed. They only take a couple of hours to print, but I have to stop whatever I’m doing halfway thru to reset the printer. Sometimes I tear up my tape removing the prints, sometimes I don’t get good first-layer adhesion on the second print job and have to restart.

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I feel like this technique has it’s place depending on what you are doing. It’s a neat idea none the less though.