Welcome! Log In Create A New Profile

Optimal Layer height

Posted by gmckee

gmckee

Optimal Layer height
June 03, 2015 09:11PM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 182

What should I set for my layer height, first layer and successive after? I have a Prusa i3 with a .4mm nozzle. Micro stepping is set to 1/16th if that is relevant.

Reply Quote

jtoombs

Re: Optimal Layer height
June 03, 2015 09:35PM

Registered: 10 years ago
Posts: 102

Go here and look for the optimal layer height. You're probably safe with a target height of anything from .15 or maybe lower to about .3mm.

Reply Quote

chris33

Re: Optimal Layer height
June 04, 2015 02:26PM

Registered: 11 years ago
Posts: 973

0.3 and under try to avoid 0.05 increments ie 0.25 0.15 0.35 as it adds error into your print if its m5 threaded bar

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/04/2015 02:27PM by chris33.

Check my rubbish blog for my prusa i3

up and running
[3dimetech.blogspot.co.uk]

Reply Quote

Kurzaa

Re: Optimal Layer height
June 04, 2015 04:45PM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 569

Other than taking into account the threaded Z-axis of your printer, are there any other concerns to consider for setting your layer height? For instance, I am have a delta-style printer, so I shouldn't be effected by the 0.15, 0.25, and 0.35 mm issues.