3D Printing ?

[happyday.mjohnson]

I just finished my first 3D print.  I am building a desk lamp.  I am working on the neck.  The neck needs more internal support.  Similar to what I saw in a video.  This seemed like such a common thing to need I was wondering if Fusion 360 or the printing software had a way to automagically add in this support.  If not, I am also new to Fusion 360.  How would you recommend I implement into the Fusion 360 design?

Thank you.

[wilkhui]

Hi there - it sounds like you want to increase the infill percentage, that will be done by your printing software.

What printer are you using?

Thanks!

Indy

[happyday.mjohnson]

I currently am using 3DHubs.  I will be buying either a MAKEiT-ProM or an Ultimaker 2+.  thank you.

[taylor.stein]

Great question, @happyday.mjohnson! 

For FDM 3D printing, the internal support structure is referred as infill. In Fusion 360, create your 3D geometry as solid parts, and export them as .STL files for 3D printing. Next, when you load these .STL files into your 3D Print Slicer (software for preparing your 3D Print), you should be able to specify the infill percentage. The higher the percentage, the more dense the honeycomb internal structure will be, and the strong part you will have!

Hope that helps!

[happyday.mjohnson]

Thank you.  This is exactly what I needed to know.  I apologize for my lack of knowledge.  Once I get a printer, I'll have more of a clue - which I assume will help on designs.

I am bumbling around figuring out what 3d printer to get.  I've narrowed it down to the MAKEiT ProM or the Ultimaker 2+.  You sound very familiar with this stuff.  Do you have any advice on choosing a 3D printer or recommendations?  It is an important purchase for me (e.g.: instead of going on vacation, I'm getting this printer).  Thank you.

[PhilProcarioJr]

How much are you willing to spend?

I currently have used 9 different brands of printers.

I have a Rostock Max V2 and I am very happy with the prints and at its price you can't beat it.

http://www.seemecnc.com/collections/3d-printers/products/rostock-max-complete-kit