Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
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In this video, we'll dive into the topic of wall thickness in 3D printing. Wall thickness is a crucial setting to adjust because it directly affects the strength, durability, and overall quality of your prints.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about wall thickness. We'll start by explaining what it is and why it matters, and then show you how to adjust it in your slicer software. We'll also discuss the impact of wall thickness on print speed, and common issues you may encounter when adjusting this setting.
Finally, we'll share some tips to help you find your optimal wall thickness, so you can achieve the best possible print quality and strength. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced 3D printing enthusiast, this video is packed with useful information to help you master the art of wall thickness. So, let's get started!
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Importance of Wall Thickness
00:59 - 6 Things about Wall Thickness
01:41 - What is Wall Thickness
01:56 - Why it Matters
02:27 - Accuracy
03:06 - Save $
03:43 - Wall Thickness Setting
04:56 - Wall Line Count Setting
05:26 - Printed Wall Thickness Examples
07:35 - THANK YOU!
08:22 - Impact of Speed
09:12 - Common Issues
11:37 - Tips & Tricks
14:44 - Wall Ordering Setting
18:39 - Optimize Wall Printing Order Setting
20:18 - Alternate Extra Wall Setting
21:48 - Horizontal Expansion Setting
25:13 - Hole Horizontal Expansion Setting
26:35 - Z-Seam
26:56 - What is a Z-Seam
27:30 - Z-Seam Setting
30:46 - Picking Your Z-Seam
32:38 - Why Z-Seam Matters
33:09 - What I Look At
33:36 - Chris’ Extras
DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored. Some of the links are affiliate links in which I will receive a small commission.
😎 Get your FREE FDM 3D Printing Glossary Here:
itsmeadmade.myflodesk.com/glossary
In this video, we'll dive into the topic of wall thickness in 3D printing. Wall thickness is a crucial setting to adjust because it directly affects the strength, durability, and overall quality of your prints.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about wall thickness. We'll start by explaining what it is and why it matters, and then show you how to adjust it in your slicer software. We'll also discuss the impact of wall thickness on print speed, and common issues you may encounter when adjusting this setting.
Finally, we'll share some tips to help you find your optimal wall thickness, so you can achieve the best possible print quality and strength. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced 3D printing enthusiast, this video is packed with useful information to help you master the art of wall thickness. So, let's get started!
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Importance of Wall Thickness
00:59 - 6 Things about Wall Thickness
01:41 - What is Wall Thickness
01:56 - Why it Matters
02:27 - Accuracy
03:06 - Save $
03:43 - Wall Thickness Setting
04:56 - Wall Line Count Setting
05:26 - Printed Wall Thickness Examples
07:35 - THANK YOU!
08:22 - Impact of Speed
09:12 - Common Issues
11:37 - Tips & Tricks
14:44 - Wall Ordering Setting
18:39 - Optimize Wall Printing Order Setting
20:18 - Alternate Extra Wall Setting
21:48 - Horizontal Expansion Setting
25:13 - Hole Horizontal Expansion Setting
26:35 - Z-Seam
26:56 - What is a Z-Seam
27:30 - Z-Seam Setting
30:46 - Picking Your Z-Seam
32:38 - Why Z-Seam Matters
33:09 - What I Look At
33:36 - Chris’ Extras
DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored. Some of the links are affiliate links in which I will receive a small commission.
