3D printing of boxes in diagonal position

When 3D printing components such as electrical housings, there is often a choice between a horizontal or vertical printing direction. Both have advantages and disadvantages in terms of stability, support structures and material consumption. Slant 3D is now introducing a clever alternative in which the parts are printed at a diagonal of 45 degrees.

“This gives you maximum strength in all directions,” explains Slant 3D in a video. At the same time, practically no support structures are required on the inside, which significantly reduces the amount of post-processing required. Only a narrow rear wing is required as a support at the rear and can be easily broken off.

All critical areas such as screw holes or plug connections run diagonally so that the print layers completely enclose and reinforce them. The result is also visually impressive with a rough surface with a noise effect.