Experimental 3D Printing - Printing in Mid-Air
🖨️ This experiment uses Wave Overhangs for OrcaSlicer,
an experimental feature created by Dennis Klappe.
🚀 His OrcaWaveOverhangs project allows printing extreme overhangs
reducing the need for supports.
😤 The big problem with overhangs
is that the printer needs to support each layer
on something solid.
📐 When an area is too steep,
the plastic is printed in mid-air,
deforms due to gravity,
and supports are usually needed.
🧱 Supports help,
but they also add time,
use material,
and often leave unsightly marks on the part.
🔥 The idea behind this technique
is to take advantage of the viscosity of molten plastic.
🧩 Instead of falling immediately,
each new line adheres to the previous one
and has time to cool before deforming.
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🚀 This way, the piece itself can support part of the overhang
without relying on so many extra structures.
🧠 All technical credit goes to Dennis Klappe
and his OrcaWaveOverhangs project.
🖨️ Models used:
https://get.stlflix.com/
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