Stratasys V650 Flex User Manual page 74

Basic Use of SolidView Pro V650 Optowave Laser Control Panel
When building a part with numerous small features, such as extruded text, it is a best practice
to orient the features upward. This will reduce the amount of support in the features.
Figure 44: Small Feature Part Orientation
When building a part with organic curves, as with all additive manufacturing, layer stepping is
an important concern. It is a best practice to orient the part vertically or at a 45 degree angle to
reduce layer stepping.
Figure 45: Layer Stepping Reduction
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