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5 Prepare CAD file for printing - Slicing

This chapter will prepare a CAD file for printing. It basically converts a STL file to a gcode file. This process is
called slicing.
To keep things simple for your first print we recommend you get the test file from here:
http://shop.FELIXprinters.com/downloads/index.php?path=print_files%2Ftest_print_files/
Choose the file. _40x10.STL.
Go to the Slicer tab. You'll see two type of slicers. The first one is SFACT, and the second one is Slice3r. SFACT
is the preferred choice and has optimized profiles for the FELIXprinter. Slice3r is a faster slicer, but is at the
time of writing less reliable than SFACT, which means that some models don't get sliced correctly.
There is a large choice of slicing profiles. For the first test it is recommended to choose the
2_1_Normal_Quality profile.
Short explanation of the slicing profiles:
Profile 1_1 to 3_4: are profiles setup for everyday printing.
Profile 4_1 to 4_5: are profiles optimized for our production parts. These are the profiles used to produce the
printed parts of your printer. When printer upgrades are provided, these are recommended to use for slicing
the parts.
Profile 5_1 to 5_2: are used for specific cases
Profile 6_1 and further: are used for testing purposes.
The structure of the profiles 1 to 4 is done like this:
X_1_No support,
No support material is
generated. Part is
printed as imported.
In this example not
recommended.
- Printed part
- Support material
- Raft
- Heated bed
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X_3_Full support
X_2_Exterior support
Automatic support
Automatic support
material generated material generated
outside and inside of the
outside of the object
object
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X_4_Full support + raft
Automatic support
material generated
outside and inside of
the object + a raft to
ensure good contact
with the heated bed.