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Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (n2ri) — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:06:49 +0000

I done this on a 2 half model because I wanted to print it clear and paint parts that are not glass/windows and do an interior and I dont have a powder 3D printer. just my SD2

Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (ysb) — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:04:51 +0000

can do it easely for non tech here : http://blog.makeprintable.com/3d-model-hollowing/

Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (reemaj3D) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 08:01:43 +0000

driggers wrote:

Is this for home printing? I think if you remove top solid layers and set infill to 0, then slic3r will treat your model as hollow (not sure if that works with supports and stuff).
http://slic3r.org/blog/tip-printing-vases

This is mainly if you plan to 3D print with powder such as sandstone. This is automated so it's much easier to use and the end result of your model will also be fixed.

Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (n2ri) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 06:52:26 +0000

I made PDFs of your other tutorials Pirvan for my ref folder in my 3D printing info on puter

Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (n2ri) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 06:31:30 +0000

I thought somebody done this in an earlier topic. cant find it in search. it may have been on another 3D site I use. had youtube video also if I remember. this is a very cool feature in meshmixer

Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (pirvan) — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 03:22:09 +0000

Is anybody interested in a tutorial on how to do this using MeshLab ??

Let me know, I can do one and post it under 3D Modelling & Scanning

Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (n2ri) — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 21:50:20 +0000

this feature is not same as setting slicer infil to zero. it changes the STL b4 slicing. I used it on a solid model I wanted hollow and its cool what you can doeven leaving part or all of the bottom floor of part.

Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (3Dex) — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:51:40 +0000

Yes 0% infill on a slicer achieves the same results. However, infill is useful so Im not sure why anyone would want a completely hollow print apart from on a couple of special occasions perhaps.

Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (heartless) — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:48:57 +0000

i think that is meant more for getting things printed by shapeways and the like.

for home printing it is easily accomplished in your slicer settings, but yeah, supporting upper structures can be an issue depending on the model you are printing.

Re: Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (driggers) — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:24:25 +0000

Is this for home printing? I think if you remove top solid layers and set infill to 0, then slic3r will treat your model as hollow (not sure if that works with supports and stuff).

http://slic3r.org/blog/tip-printing-vases

Automatically Hollow a 3D Model

null@example.com (reemaj3D) — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:15:21 +0000

Check out how to automatically hollow your 3D model.

Hollowing out a 3D Model is a re-mesh of the 3D model, emptying out the core, which will lead to less material waste, lower the cost of 3D Print, and saves print time.