When printing complex terrain, certain models may need additional support to print successfully. Supports are used when parts of a model extend too far outward, causing plastic to droop or create messy "spaghetti" strands. Brims help small or narrow models stay adhered to the build plate, preventing warping or detachment during printing. Both tools can make a significant difference in print qu...
When printing complex terrain, certain models may need additional support to print successfully. Supports are used when parts of a model extend too far outward, causing plastic to droop or create messy "spaghetti" strands. Brims help small or narrow models stay adhered to the build plate, preventing warping or detachment during printing. Both tools can make a significant difference in print quality and reliability.
Supports are necessary when a model has large overhangs that exceed 45 degrees. In Bambu Studio, enabling supports is simple, but the default normal supports can be difficult to remove cleanly. Instead, tree supports provide a more efficient and less wasteful alternative. These structures branch upward like a tree, offering stability while remaining easy to detach after printing.
To further refine support placement, manual support painting allows users to apply supports only where they are truly needed. This reduces material waste and makes post-processing much easier. Adjusting the support angle threshold can also minimize unnecessary supports, ensuring they are only applied where overhangs are too steep for the printer to handle properly.
Brims are useful when prints struggle to stay attached to the build plate, especially with small contact points or warped edges. A brim adds a thin layer of extra plastic around the base of the model, reinforcing adhesion. In Bambu Studio, simply selecting "Outer Brim Only" ensures a strong first layer without excessive material use. Brims are easy to remove and can significantly improve print success rates.
By properly using tree supports and brims, you can prevent failed prints, reduce waste, and achieve cleaner, more durable terrain pieces. These small adjustments in Bambu Studio can make a big difference in both efficiency and print quality.
