Print Orientation Affects Strength

We often orient the prints to our build plate based on the best overhang quality and least amount of support material required – but this isn’t the only important thing to consider when orienting your print.

Since 3D printing will add material via layers – generally speaking the part will be the least strong in the Z axis being able to be broken across layer lines.

This means if you are printing a part that needs to be structurally and mechanically strong – you should consider print orientation when printing, and even when designing the part to be 3D printed.