Build Your Own SLA/SLS

Hi,

I know there are several ways to generate support material (spikes).
- Meshmixer
- B9 Creator SW
- CW internal

But it's always spikes .... why?
The industry seams to favor web-mesh style.
And as I see it, I would like to have that to :
http://www.makepartsfast.com/2009/03/71 ... -software/

Is there an application out there that generate Web-like support materials instead of spikes.
(Form1 seems to use hybrid solution that looks nice to me, but it's not possible to export as STL)

I've actually been working on a new mesh-support structure that can do inter and intra object support, Hopefully, it'll be in one of the next few versions.

Nice!
I'm looking forward to this.

Since SLA enables us to create very thin support structure, why not do just that.

However ... thinking about it, a failed thin structure may ruin a hole print?
Since that failed point will stick to VAT and therefore makes it impossible to print at that XY coordinate from that moment on (until reset).
Typically an overhang scenario .... this may be to risky and not worth the hustle?

I don't know, please share your thoughts here guys ...

I think if I have a setting for the thickness of the wall, it can help lower the risk of print failure.

Hi,

Just found this
http://makex.com/blog/2015/02/10/xmaker ... -released/

Seems like a great idea to use hollow rods .... this could save resin.
In that case, a larger diameter could be used for extra support as long as the thickness of the rod itself is thin.