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Hello, I am new to 3D printing and am trying to understand how to optimize part orientation to reduce the need for support structures and production times. Does anyone have effective tips/strategies for doing this? In particular, I’m considering a model similar to this https://www.printables.com/model/622078-screw-cable-zip-tie. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

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Hello Emiliano, thank you for your question. Here we have prepared screenshots with three possible orientation options for the parts. In each of them, the surfaces marked in red indicate the points where the support material will be removed, resulting in a reduction in the quality of these surfaces. The final decision on orientation should therefore be based on the most critical aspects of surface printing for your needs

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      Hello, I am new to 3D printing and am trying to understand how to optimize part orientation to reduce the need for support structures and production times. Does anyone have effective tips/strategies for doing this? In particular, I’m considering a model similar to this https://www.printables.com/model/622078-screw-cable-zip-tie. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
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      Hello Emiliano, thank you for your question. Here we have prepared screenshots with three possible orientation options for the parts. In each of them, the surfaces marked in red indicate the points where the support material will be removed, resulting in a reduction in the quality of these surfaces. The final decision on orientation should therefore be based on the most critical aspects of surface printing for your needs

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