When 3D printing overhangs, it is useful to chamfer the bottom face to eliminate the need for supports. Is there a way to automatically identify these downward-facing surfaces and apply a chamfer to one of their edges?
Any method similar to a rule fillet, which does not need to be updated manually if the geometry changes?
Hi! I don't think there is a command to do that. You might consider using Facedraft instead. But, you still need to pick the individual draft faces.
Many thanks!
There is nothing "automatic". It fully different depending on orientation while 3d printing and design. It is something you have to handle not the software. 🙂
That's why you are designer. That makes you different than others around you.
1) Check the normals of all faces to see which ones are facing down- Is this part is done manually or by software (like draft analysis)?
2) Find which edges of those faces are shared with the vertical surface- Isn't that a repetitive process and doesn't it require dozens of clicks?
3) Chamfer those edges where the overhang meets the wall- By what? Is there any automatic feature?
Would you please elaborate your suggestions please?
