auto support on mirco prongs heavy ring

[dcpattni]

HI,

Advice how to put less supports so i don't get mirco prongs to clean....

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0kqKa ... =drive_web

[mongerdesigns]

That's a tough one. I would go and manually put 0.1mm supports on those prongs that point down.

[dcpattni]

is this enough?

[mongerdesigns]

Hard to say, but I don't think so. If you support a few prongs then most likely all of them on the same row need to be supported. Use the slider on the right to see if there are any "islands" popping up created by the prong tips.

[dcpattni]

i think last i did which image above it was on ring support it grow almost nicely only 1 part at sdie top failed....

[samatheang]

I think the best way is to print it in two pieces like the pictures below, then put them back together before casting.

[mongerdesigns]

Nice suggestion, Sam.

[Jewelermdt]

I was going to suggest printing it upside down. Don't think tilting would help. Would have a lot of supports on one side.

[samatheang]

I tried it upside down, Mike, but still have a lot of prong pointing downward on the side of the shank.

I was going to suggest printing it upside down. Don't think tilting would help. Would have a lot of supports on one side.

[Archerm]

I use very tiny micro supports to support prongs and other areas that i dont want a bunch of heavy supports. Below is a good example where you can see the micro supports very well. They are .01-.02mm in diameter.