Does thickness matter? Today we'll find out which layer height you should choose to get the strongest prints! I printed test specimens with layer heights from 0.05mm to 0.40mm and measured their strength.
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For further reading:
https://my3dmatter.com/influence-infill-layer-height-pattern/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxo6VdyjA6VPdTBtajJWR2lHcFU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-COqU62rLmhPjnXF1H28nvw
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323572560_Strength_of_PLA_components_fabricated_with_fused_deposition_technology_using_a_desktop_3D_printer_as_a_function_of_geometrical_parameters_of_the_process
https://manual.slic3r.org/advanced/flow-math
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Size_effect_on_structural_strength
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DISCLAIMER: NONE of these tests were performed with any officially calibrated test equipment. The values presented in this video are for information/entertainment only and will not be comparable to any official tests!