With its new Fuzzyficator script, maker TenTech is now extending the familiar “fuzzy skin” function of popular 3D printing slicers to horizontal cover surfaces. The software is available for PrusaSlicer, Orca Slicer and Bambu Studio and can be integrated directly into the slicer workflow.
The surface structuring known as “fuzzy skin” was previously limited to the vertical outer surfaces of 3D prints. The print head creates a rough, textured surface through slight outward movements. The new post-processing script now extends this function to horizontal cover surfaces by integrating small up and down movements of the print head into the G-code.
The software automatically reads the existing fuzzy skin settings of the slicer and transfers them to the cover surfaces. Users can adjust various parameters such as the resolution of the structuring, minimum and maximum displacement and the connection to the wall surfaces. A new function also makes it possible to compensate for the additional material required due to the longer print paths.
The Python script is installed by integrating it into the post-processing options of the respective slicer. All you have to do is enter the path to the Python installation and the script. However, the structured surfaces can only be previewed after slicing by reloading the G-code.
The project is currently under active development. A version for the popular Cura slicer is in the works. The developer is also planning direct integration into the source code of the supported slicers. This would make the functionality available without additional scripts.
The source code of the tool is available on GitHub.
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