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I’m printing a bunch of BT-20 sized conical nosecones for a semi-scale Minotaur clone. The original balsa cones weigh about 1 gm each, unfinished. Standard super-PLA+ with about a 1mm wall thickness weighs about 2 gms. I set PrusaSlicer to random seams, which just scatters the seam blobs randomly all over the surface. I set the slicer to vase mode, which eliminated the blobs and the print quality is pretty outstanding on my Prusa Mk4. The vase mode cone weighs only about 0.75gm. However, vase mode generates only a single layer spiral.
I’m concerned about weakness with vase mode, especially if I print a larger size cone. The BT 20Y is small and seems pretty sturdy, though I might put a drop of epoxy in the tip for some strength when I sand it.
Does anyone have any advice about recommended wall thicknesses for nose cones and how to get a smoother surface when using regular (non-vase)?
Thanks.
I’m concerned about weakness with vase mode, especially if I print a larger size cone. The BT 20Y is small and seems pretty sturdy, though I might put a drop of epoxy in the tip for some strength when I sand it.
Does anyone have any advice about recommended wall thicknesses for nose cones and how to get a smoother surface when using regular (non-vase)?
Thanks.
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