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Why might a 3D printer use more perimeters than strictly needed for wall thickness?
Why might a 3D printer use more perimeters than strictly needed for wall thickness?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand effects of extra perimeters
More perimeters add strength and improve surface smoothness by reinforcing walls.Step 2: Exclude incorrect reasons
More perimeters increase filament use and print time, so they do not reduce filament or speed up printing; layer height is unrelated.Final Answer:
To improve surface finish and strength -> Option DQuick Check:
Extra perimeters = better strength and finish [OK]
Quick Trick: Extra perimeters improve strength and surface quality. [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking extra perimeters save filament
- Assuming extra perimeters speed printing
- Confusing perimeters with layer height
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