− | Lightning, lines, zig-zag are best used to print models and figurines with a typical 0-15% infill. This is because they don’t require the prints to have a high strength as they are not subjected to rough handling or put under stress. The three patterns result in the fastest prints. Grid, triangles and tri-hexagon are used for typical 3D prints with infill density for 15-50%. It is suitable for prints with low stress. Choosing these patterns may increase print time by up to 25% when compared to lines. If the print is functional such as a shelf bracket that requires strength in multiple directions, cubic, cubic subdivision, quarter cubic, octet and gyroid are great options. Many times these patterns are also chosen for infill densities smaller than 50% for their aesthetics. Concentric, cross and cross 3D are often chosen for flexible filament prints. | + | Lightning, lines, zig-zag are best used to print models and figurines with a typical 0-15% infill. This is because they don’t require the prints to have a high strength as they are not subjected to rough handling or put under stress. The three patterns result in the fastest prints. Grid, triangles and tri-hexagon are used for typical 3D prints with infill density for 15-50%. It is suitable for prints with low stress. Choosing these patterns may increase print time by up to 25% when compared to lines. If the print is functional such as a shelf bracket that requires strength in multiple directions, cubic, cubic subdivision, quarter cubic, octet and gyroid are great options. Many times these patterns are also chosen for infill densities smaller than 50% for their aesthetics. Concentric, cross and cross 3D are often chosen for flexible filament prints. |