{"id":14245,"date":"2023-03-30T10:43:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T10:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=14245"},"modified":"2023-04-05T05:02:53","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T05:02:53","slug":"3d-prints-pillowing-stringing-layers-splitting-solved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/3d-prints-pillowing-stringing-layers-splitting-solved\/","title":{"rendered":"Solved: Stringy 3D Prints, Pillowing &#038; Layer Splitting"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6487\/files\/bad_benchy.jpg?v=1488902963\" alt=\"3d printing failures\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The green Benchy has bad stringing and over extrusion, the yellow has pillowing. Read on for the solutions to each, and more common 3D printer problems and fixes.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most frustrating aspects of 3D printing is printing defects. We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019ve got a great design. You\u2019ve sliced it and everything looks good. You start the job, excited to see the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But your object didn\u2019t print out the way you thought it would. You\u2019ve wasted time and filament, and all you\u2019re left with is a shoddy print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6487\/files\/mistakes_add_to_experience.jpg?v=1482338582\" alt=\"3D Print Failures\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that most printing defects are easily solvable once you know where to look and what to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I&#8217;ll walk you through three of the most frequent 3D printer problems&nbsp;and solutions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#h-pillowing-3d-prints\">Pillowing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-to-prevent-stringing-in-3d-printing\">3D printer stringing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-3d-printing-layers-splitting-cracking\">Layer splitting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll talk about what they are, why they occur, and the techniques I used to prevent them from happening in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-a1fc4913\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#pillowing-3d-prints\">Pillowing 3D Prints<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-causes-3d-printing-pillowing\">What Causes 3D Printing Pillowing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-prevent-pillowing-in-3d-printing\">How to Prevent Pillowing in 3D Printing<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cooling-overheating-issues\">Cooling &amp; Overheating Issues<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-prevent-stringing-in-3d-printing\">How to Prevent Stringing in 3D Printing<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-causes-stringing-or-oozing\">What Causes Stringing or Oozing?<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#retraction\">Retraction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#temperature\">Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#speed\">Speed<\/a><\/li><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#3d-printing-layers-splitting-cracking\">3D Printing Layers Splitting \/ Cracking<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-causes-splitting-or-cracking-in-my-print\">What Causes Splitting or Cracking in my print?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-solve-splitting-or-cracking-layers-in-3d-printing\">How to Solve Splitting or Cracking Layers in 3D Printing<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#decrease-layer-height\">Decrease Layer Height<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#increase-print-temperature\">Increase Print Temperature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pillowing-3d-prints\">Pillowing 3D Prints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6487\/files\/pillowing_low_top_layer_count.jpg?v=1488903328\" alt=\"low top layer count\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Pillowing&#8217; occurs on the top surface of an object. It looks like there are gaps in the surface layer, along with little bumps or pillows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above image shows clear gaps have formed, but the &#8216;pillowing&#8217; pattern isn&#8217;t very visible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-3d-printing-pillowing\">What Causes 3D Printing Pillowing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, pillowing is caused by a top layer that is too thin and\/or improper cooling of that layer. Under certain circumstances, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/3d-print-optimal-infill-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14233\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6453\">insufficient infill<\/a> can also contribute to the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at what you can do to prevent pillowing from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Pillowing in 3D Printing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to prevent pillowing is to increase the thickness of the top layer of your object. In most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/best-3d-slicer-printer-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6454\">3D slicer applications<\/a>, this can be done by going to the advanced settings tab and looking for \u201cBottom\/Top Thickness\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In most cases, you want to have a top layer that is at least 6 layers thick. This means that if you are printing with a 0.1 mm layer height, you want to set your Bottom\/Top Thickness to 0.6 mm.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this doesn\u2019t solve the problem, you can increase the Bottom\/Top Thickness setting to 0.8 mm. In general, the thinner your layer height, the more top layers you\u2019re going to need to sufficiently cover the infill on your object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6487\/files\/Rigid.ink_SOUND_BITES_3_57899075-1b6a-401a-9af3-2d1153a654a0.jpg?v=1482338679\" alt=\"Thin layer height means more layers\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the subject of infill, the less you have the more difficult it becomes to lay down a top layer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not a direct cause of pillowing, insufficient infill can contribute to the problem by causing your top layer to droop and sag, especially when you add in additional layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6487\/files\/poor_top_benchy.jpg?v=1488903459\" alt=\"Poor top layer benchy\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>This is another example of low layer count on the top layer causing pillowing. Increase layer count, improve cooling and address any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/under-extrusion-problems-clicking-sounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14236\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6455\">under extrusion<\/a> to remedy this fault.&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is always a good idea to slightly increase your infill percentage when attempting to prevent 3D printer pillowing from occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about 3D printer infill problems,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/3d-print-optimal-infill-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14233\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6456\">check out this article<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cooling-overheating-issues\">Cooling &amp; Overheating Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6487\/files\/bad_cooling.jpg?v=1488903650\" alt=\"Poor cooling settings causing 3D printing problems on the top layers\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>This is a textbook example of the effects of poor cooling. Note as the design gets narrow at the top, each layer has less time to cool before the next is extruded on top of it.&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re printing the top layers of your object, it\u2019s very important that you are cooling the print material properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the top layer takes too long to cool, it may sag in between the infill layers and curl up where it touches the infill layers. This is especially true when you are using a thin layer height. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is an uneven surface that becomes bumpy and uneven as the top layers are added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that your cooling fans are operating correctly both prior to printing and as the top layer of your object is being laid down. Make sure that the fans are pointed in the right direction and are circulating air in the direction of the object that you are printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printer-too-hot-overheating\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21702\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"13918\">3D printer too hot \/ overheating<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-prevent-stringing-in-3d-printing\">How to Prevent Stringing in 3D Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6487\/files\/stringing_zheng3.jpg?v=1480350203\" alt=\"Image of Stringing 3D Print\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Perhaps the worst case of stringing we&#8217;ve seen<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes your object will have thin strands of material where no printing should be occurring, usually across spaces where the print head has traveled from one printing point to another. This problem is known as 3D printing stringing and it can be one of the most annoying defects to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, you can get 3D printer blobs ruining your prints, and these are resolved the same way as stringing. This is one of the most common 3D printing problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-stringing-or-oozing\">What Causes Stringing or Oozing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stringing is usually caused by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printer-nozzle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6457\">print nozzle<\/a> oozing print material as it moves from one place to another. The oozed material cools and hardens into thin \u201cstrings\u201d \u2013 hence the name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at a couple of adjustments that you can make to combat stringing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A print suffering from stringing can be really ugly. In mild cases, you can simply sand off the extra wisps of stray filament. But with the right settings, you can learn to fully prevent this altogether.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PLA stringing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/petg-stringing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"27819\">PETG stringing<\/a> are especially common due to the nature and low viscosity of the material when molten. However, as you&#8217;ll read this is easily remedied when using filament of a good, reliable quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 3 causes of your prints stringing or nozzle oozing. Your symptoms may be caused by one or all of these, so it&#8217;s worth trying each out (in order) to diagnose the problem. While 3D print stringing is not the direct effect of over extrusion in 3D printing, they are related symptoms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To combat over extrusion, try the same adjustments as listed below for remedying stringing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retraction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Retraction is a slicer setting that is usually activated by default. When retraction is activated, the printing filament is pulled back or retracted into the print head any time the head moves from one print point to another. So, if you\u2019re seeing stringing on your objects, the first thing to do is to check that the retraction setting is indeed active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If retraction is activated and stringing is still occurring, you can then use the additional settings tab to incrementally increase retraction distance and speed. This will cause the filament to retract farther into the print head more quickly before each new pass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temperature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A common cause of persistent PLA stringing, or other materials; is a print temperature that is too high. When the temperature in the print head is too high for the material being used, the filament becomes too viscous and watery and leaks out the print nozzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re still experiencing stringing after checking your retraction settings, try reducing your print temperature in 5\u00b0C increments to see if that clears up the problem. Incorrect temperature is one of the biggest causes of 3D print problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have lowered your print temperature to prevent stringing, you will also likely need to reduce your print speed to prevent potential problems from under extrusion from occurring. A lower print temperature means that the print material will flow more slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping the print speed where it was can mean that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-print-gaps-and-holes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"20516\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"13919\">gaps and holes can begin to appear in your object<\/a> in the places where the extruded material couldn\u2019t keep up with the speed of the print head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3d-printing-layers-splitting-cracking\">3D Printing Layers Splitting \/ Cracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6487\/files\/Rigid.ink_Blog_Cracking.jpg?v=1482335572\" alt=\"Cracking in Prints\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a print job will be progressing nicely with no apparent problems. You leave the room, and when you come back you see that your object has developed a split or crack along one of its sides at a point where everything seemed fine before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaps in layers look awful and dramatically weaken your print. They can also be especially common in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-materials\/abs-filament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6458\">ABS prints<\/a>. We&#8217;ll advise on how to prevent this below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-splitting-or-cracking-in-my-print\">What Causes Splitting or Cracking in my print?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6487\/files\/splitting_and_cracking.jpg?v=1488904098\" alt=\"splitting and cracking\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, your printer makes an object by laying down layers of print material, one on top of the other. It is imperative that each new layer binds to the previous one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Splitting occurs when one layer bonds inadequately with another layer, it&#8217;s the 3D printing layers separating. When this happens, as the object cools, a split or crack occurs between the two inadequately bonded layers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily there are a couple of things that you can do to prevent splitting from occurring when using good quality filament.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still experiencing similar issues with poor layer adhesion in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/pla-3d-printing-filament\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15151\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6459\">PLA<\/a> or other materials, it could be down to simply using a cheap or poor-quality grade filament.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Solve Splitting or Cracking Layers in 3D Printing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decrease Layer Height<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In order for two layers of print material to bond, the print nozzle needs to apply exactly the right amount of pressure to the layer currently being laid down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too much pressure and the layer will move off to one side or smear. Too little pressure and the layer can\u2019t adequately meld to the previous print layer. The result is a crack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In order to make sure that the print nozzle is applying adequate pressure, make sure that your layer height is about 20% smaller than your print nozzle diameter. That ratio ensures that the nozzle is pressing down enough on the material being extruded to adequately bond it to the previous layer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increase Print Temperature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your material is being extruded at too cool of a temperature, it cannot easily bond with the material that\u2019s already been laid down. Therefore, as it cools, it will shrink and pull away from the layer below it. The result is a split or crack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To avoid this from happening, increase your print temperature slightly. The slightly higher temperature will ensure that the extruded layer bonds with the previous layer so that both layers essentially cool as one object, thus avoiding the splitting that would otherwise occur. You may also want to play around with reduced cooling, to get a really good layer adhesion.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be careful you don&#8217;t go too far and end up with any of the cooling-related issues mentioned earlier in this article.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still experiencing splitting layers after this, you may need to print in an enclosed area to keep the ambient temperature higher. This will slow the cooling process and put less strain on the print as it contracts slower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple enclosure can be made using a large box over your printer &#8211; although we recommend using the enclosure kits that most printers now offer as an upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/ultimate-3d-printing-troubleshooting-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14469\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6460\">3D printer problems: the complete troubleshooting guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/under-extrusion-problems-clicking-sounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14236\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6461\">Underextrusion 3D printing guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-fdm-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"432\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"6462\">The best FDM 3D printers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most frustrating aspects of 3D printing is printing defects. We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019ve got a great design. You\u2019ve sliced it and everything looks good. You start the job, &#8230; <a title=\"Solved: Stringy 3D Prints, Pillowing &#038; Layer Splitting\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/3d-prints-pillowing-stringing-layers-splitting-solved\/\" aria-label=\"More on Solved: Stringy 3D Prints, Pillowing &#038; Layer Splitting\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30871,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":""},"categories":[32,7],"tags":[],"featured_post":[],"post_template":[],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Solved-Stringy-3D-Prints-Pillowing-Layer-Splitting.jpg",1280,720,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Solved-Stringy-3D-Prints-Pillowing-Layer-Splitting-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Solved-Stringy-3D-Prints-Pillowing-Layer-Splitting-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Solved-Stringy-3D-Prints-Pillowing-Layer-Splitting-768x432.jpg",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Solved-Stringy-3D-Prints-Pillowing-Layer-Splitting-1024x576.jpg",1024,576,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Solved-Stringy-3D-Prints-Pillowing-Layer-Splitting.jpg",1280,720,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Solved-Stringy-3D-Prints-Pillowing-Layer-Splitting.jpg",1280,720,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"3dsourced","author_link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/author\/3dsourced\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"One of the most frustrating aspects of 3D printing is printing defects. We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019ve got a great design. You\u2019ve sliced it and everything looks good. You start the job, ... 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