Round Prints

[MLode 0]

I just started 3D printing zand i have an issue with getting round prints. When i draw my prints in Solid Egde they appear round and nice. But when i transfer them over to Cura i get edges.

Any Suggestions?

 

 

[vitalsparks 8]

Try loading your stl file into a viewing program, to see if the problem is with the file

 

I recommend this free program. It is also great for inspecting your model for errors, cross-sectioning, and measuring dimensions.

https://www.3d-tool.com/en_free-viewer-download.htm

[mastory 44]

The problem is with the file export process. I am a solidworks and NX user.  In both programs, there are settings to control the output of STL files when a model is 'saved-as'.  I suspect there are also such settings in solid edge.  Even when you save a mode with higher resolution, the model will be reduced to triangles, they will just be much smaller.  Look for these settings in your save dialogue.

[geert_2 558]

In DesignSpark Mechanical there are settings for STL-quality: coarse, medium, fine, custom. Coarse gives the same as you show here. Fine is okay for 99% of prints. With "custom" even better results can be got, but then the amount of triangles and thus the file size of the STL go out of the roof. Search for a setting like "STL export options" or something similar.

 

[MLode 0]

It was just like you said, i found the settings menu and changed from custom to fine. Thanks for the help guys.