I want to write text on the model. There is text in z-suite but the text is on the model. How should I embed it in the model and make the text hollow?
Hey, in general, a slicer is not software for editing models for printing; it is used for slicing. It’s best to perform such operations in a CAD program.
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not necessarily, many mainstream slicer offer this kind of addons ( orca slicer, prusa slicer, bambu slicer). Unfortunately, Z-suite does not. Sometimes i find it easier to write on the model inside the slicer, not in CAD.
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Zortrax is behind in these issues. While other printers can give different fill rates to each layer and each section. They can change the temperature, Zortrax unfortunately does not have these.
In general, Zortrax is an industrial-grade device, so the slicer is intended for slicing and has some features for extracting text from DXF files, but to be honest, I haven’t used that. Keep in mind that OrcaSlicer sometimes has stability issues with complex thin-walled models. So in this case, Z-Suite doesn’t have such functions for optimization purposes. Another point is that if you’re not printing with single extrusion mode, there’s no need to dynamically change the flow rate. So, in my opinion, using different temperatures for layers isn’t necessary. This view is supported by the quality of the results.
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Yes, but the fill rate of some sections could still be changed. Or it would be good to be able to give different fill rates to two separate parts printed at the same time.
Writing on an object could also be done by embedding the writing inwards or outwards and sticking it to an inclined surface.
Generally speaking, you’re right. However, based on my experience with using two different infill patterns in separate parts, I’ve noticed that the transitional layers need to be done really well so that the patterns complement each other. Usually, though, this weakens the structure of the model.
Another important point is that the wall thickness has a bigger impact on the model’s strength than the infill itself. A well-calculated detail—based on FEA analysis—can have similar properties even with 30% infill, as compared to a solid 100% model.
Additionally, regarding speed: remember that not all filaments are suitable for fast printing. In the case of ABS, for instance, to achieve good inter-layer adhesion (which directly affects strength), the material needs time to release hysteresis. If you lay down ABS too quickly and in large amounts, you’ll face problems due to sudden shrinkage, rather than a gradual transition within the HDT range (around 0.45 MPa), which would distribute stress more evenly throughout the model.
So, it’s often better to stick with tried-and-true solutions than to add innovations that may not yield consistent results in all cases. Remember that Zortrax is aimed at industrial use and must offer reliable solutions—cutting-edge trends don’t always guarantee dependable implementation.