{"id":21693,"date":"2022-10-11T10:07:17","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T10:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=20516"},"modified":"2022-11-30T23:01:42","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T23:01:42","slug":"3d-print-gaps-and-holes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-print-gaps-and-holes\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Print Gaps and Holes: How To Fix EVERY Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gaps and holes in 3D printing cause major problems: they\u2019re ugly to look at, ruin your model, and make useable parts unstable and even brittle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few different kinds of gaps and holes you may find when 3D printing. Some are between lines, while others may consistently occur within or between certain layers. In any case, they are a very frustrating problem with a few possible causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article we\u2019re going to look at a few of these causes, how to recognize them, and the best way to fix them.<\/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-f3af0f46\"\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=\"#gaps-and-holes-in-3d-prints-reasons-and-fixes\">Gaps and Holes in 3D Prints: Reasons and Fixes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-am-i-getting-gaps-and-holes-in-my-3d-prints\">Why Am I Getting Gaps and Holes in My 3D Prints?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#3d-printing-gaps-and-holes-types-and-how-to-fix-them\">3D Printing Gaps and Holes: Types and How to Fix Them<\/a><\/li><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#first-layer-gaps\">First Layer Gaps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#missing-or-incomplete-parts\">Missing or Incomplete Parts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#holes-in-your-print\">Holes in Your Print<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#top-layer-gaps\">Top Layer Gaps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#holes-and-gaps-in-floor-corners\">Holes and Gaps in Floor Corners<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#gaps-between-thin-walls\">Gaps Between Thin Walls<\/a><\/li><\/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<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-122f1208\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0712f6d1 gb-headline-text\">Gaps and Holes in 3D Prints: Reasons and Fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"#first-layer\">First Layer Gaps<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"#missing-incomplete\">Missing or Incomplete Parts<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#print-holes\"><strong><strong>Holes in Your Print<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"#top-layer\">Top Layer Gaps<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"#floor-corners\">Holes and Gaps in Floor Corners<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#wall-gaps\">Gaps Between Thin Walls<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><strong>Why Am I Getting Gaps and Holes in My 3D Prints?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the good news about gaps and holes is that they\u2019re very easy to catch early, the bad news is that there are quite a few reasons they could be happening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likely causes for gaps and holes in your 3D prints are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/under-extrusion-problems-clicking-sounds\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12703\">Under-extrusion<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>Your printer isn\u2019t extruding enough filament for the model, leaving unwanted holes where not enough extrusion occurred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temperature Changes <\/strong>\u2013 3D printer filament reacts to changing temperatures. Too hot and the filament won\u2019t set properly, leaving gaps. Too cold and it\u2019ll set too quickly. Both leave unwanted gaps and misshapen outlines. Sudden changes in temperature are also an issue, so try to keep the printing environment consistent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast Printing Speed \u2013 <\/strong>A fast printing speed can lead to under-extrusion, which leaves gaps in 3D prints. Lowering your printing speed will help ensure the right amount of filament goes to the right place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/clogged-extruder-nozzle-how-to-avoid-and-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14205\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12704\">Clogged Nozzle<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 A clogged or otherwise unclean nozzle won\u2019t extrude filament properly, and will occasionally seem to randomly distribute it, especially between layers. Maintaining your nozzle or replacing damaged ones will help you avoid this issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slow Feed Rate <\/strong>\u2013 A slow feed rate prevents enough filament from passing through your extruder to accurately print your model, causing gaps where there simply wasn\u2019t enough filament to print.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Quite often, errors or misjudgments in your settings lead to holes and gaps in your prints, all of which we\u2019ll look at below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exactly where on your print these gaps and holes form will be the telltale sign for the cause. Here we\u2019ll look at how to recognize the root cause of the problem and how to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/example-of-gaps-and-holes.jpg\" alt=\"example of gaps and holes\" class=\"wp-image-20522\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/FixMyPrint\/comments\/k6iwu8\/these_tiny_holes_on_the_sides_of_my_print\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12705\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>3D Printing Gaps and Holes: Types and How to Fix Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in fixing these gaps and holes is identifying what kind of problem it is. In many cases, you may find the fix is simple if your gaps fall into one of these categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before trying some of the more complex fixes, we recommend you first look at one of these very common causes of 3D printer gaps and holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"first-layer\"><strong>First Layer Gaps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find the bottom of your print has consistently sized gaps, almost like they were designed to deliberately resemble a mesh, then the problem is likely with your initial layers. You\u2019ll notice these gaps between the infill and outlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This issue can carry on through the print and be difficult to spot until it\u2019s too late, wasting a lot of filament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/First-Layer-Gaps.jpg\" alt=\"First Layer Gaps\" class=\"wp-image-20530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/First-Layer-Gaps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/First-Layer-Gaps-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/First-Layer-Gaps-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/3Dprinting\/comments\/9i3fe7\/first_layer_infill_gaps_everything_seems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12706\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This problem has two common causes, the first is an incorrect nozzle height. If your nozzle isn\u2019t close enough to the build plate, then the first layer, normally forming the base of the print, will have gaps between extrusion lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second common cause is temporary under-extrusion, which itself has quite a few causes including a clogged extruder or an insufficient flow rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>How to Fix<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your extruder is clogged or the speed is set too high, then not enough filament will be extruded to form a solid layer. Increasing your feed rate or decreasing the print speed should help with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any settings that increase extrusion will help alleviate this problem, as will increasing overlaps to ensure enough filament is extruded to form a smooth, solid base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-print-first-layer-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"20131\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12707\">every 3D printing fix for first layer issues<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"missing-incomplete\"><strong>Missing or Incomplete Parts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Incomplete-Part.jpg\" alt=\"Missing or Incomplete Part\" class=\"wp-image-20532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Incomplete-Part.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Incomplete-Part-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Incomplete-Part-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/3Dprinting\/comments\/ky4qmi\/how_to_fix_a_missing_partmore_in_comments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12708\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find in places in your model that there\u2019s less filament than there should be, or even none at all, then the problem is likely under-extrusion caused by an offset z-calibration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having your nozzle too close to your build surface will cause unwanted retraction, which will clog your nozzle and prevent enough filament from coming out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>How to Fix<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix this problem, simply recalibrate your extruder height so it\u2019s not too close to the build surface, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/clogged-extruder-nozzle-how-to-avoid-and-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12709\">and clean the nozzle to be sure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"print-holes\"><strong>Holes in Your Print<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re finding random holes and gaps throughout your print, then it could be a problem with the filament rather than the printer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a lot of cases, poor bed adhesion will cause holes and gaps between layers to form due to the model\u2019s low stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holes-in-Your-Print.jpg\" alt=\"Holes in Your Print\" class=\"wp-image-20521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holes-in-Your-Print.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holes-in-Your-Print-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holes-in-Your-Print-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/3Dprinting\/comments\/5phw5b\/problem_with_holes_at_startstop_of_the_layer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12710\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>How to Fix<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving bed adhesion with adhesives or heating the print bed can help reduce this problem, though it could also be caused by a too high z-calibration. Increasing bed adhesion and readjusting your nozzle height are good fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you\u2019ve left your filament out in the open air for a long time, it may have absorbed moisture from the air over time and become \u201cwet\u201d and brittle. This bubbliness affects print quality and can lead to small imperfections and gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can fix this by purchasing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-3d-printer-filament-dryers-dry-box\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13766\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12711\">filament dryer<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printer-filament-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12712\">storing your filament in airtight storage<\/a> when not printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"top-layer\"><strong>Top Layer Gaps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Top-Layer-Gaps.jpg\" alt=\"Top Layer Gaps\" class=\"wp-image-20525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Top-Layer-Gaps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Top-Layer-Gaps-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Top-Layer-Gaps-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/FixMyPrint\/comments\/ns4bkx\/gaps_between_lines_and_walls_on_top_layer_pla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12713\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaps in the top layer of your print is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/3d-prints-pillowing-stringing-layers-splitting-solved\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14245\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12714\">\u2018pillowing\u2019<\/a>, and has a few causes and solutions. The leading cause is insufficient cooling that prevents your filament to properly set on the top layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pillowing can also be caused by an insufficient layer height. If you\u2019re using a height setting greater than the standard 0.1mm, then you may find pillowing occurs quite often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>How to Fix<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing the strength of your cooling fan will help top layers set as they\u2019re supposed to, creating the smooth surface most prints need to look good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find it\u2019s not a problem with your cooling, then you may find gradually lowering your layer height greatly helps solve the pillowing issue. If you need the layer height set to higher than recommended, adding additional layers to strengthen the print works wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/best-layer-height-in-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22863\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"16066\">finding the best layer height for your 3D prints<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"floor-corners\"><strong>Holes and Gaps in Floor Corners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding holes in the base corners of your model is incredibly frustrating as it looks like the printer stops short of where it\u2019s supposed to print. This not only makes your model less stable while printing, it looks pretty bad too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this is one of the most complex problems with holes in 3D prints, as there are quite a few causes and solutions to the problem, so it may take some trial and error to nail down the cause and understand how to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holes-and-Gaps-in-Floor-Corners.jpg\" alt=\"Holes and Gaps in Floor Corners\" class=\"wp-image-20526\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/3Dprinting\/comments\/8bqvsx\/help_random_layer_gaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12715\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Causes and How to Fix Them<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Under-extrusion<\/strong> \u2013 A common issue that you can fix by simply increasing the feed rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insufficient Top Layers<\/strong> \u2013 Having too few top layers increases the likelihood of holes and gaps. Increasing these top layers and ensuring they\u2019re at least 1mm thick will help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Printing Too Hot <\/strong>\u2013 If your nozzle or bed temperatures are too hot then the filament won\u2019t cool or settle fast enough. Be sure to only use the temperatures recommended by your manufacturer and decrease them if you find the filament isn\u2019t setting as quickly as you need it to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insufficient Cooling \u2013 <\/strong>Another problem with temperature. If your cooling system isn\u2019t high enough for the filament you\u2019re using, the filament will take too long to set. Increasing the strength of your cooling fan will help solve this issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insufficient Infill <\/strong>\u2013 If your infill percentage is too low then you\u2019ll find gaps and holes appearing quite frequently. Increasing this percentage will help decrease the likelihood of these gaps and strengthen your model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overlap Too Small <\/strong>\u2013 An infill overlap is a slicer\u2019s setting to go slightly over the print wall to reinforce it. If this overlap is too small, there will be weaknesses in your print. Increasing this overlap gradually and noting the results will help you find the sweet spot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not Enough Outlines\/Perimeters <\/strong>\u2013 Another support measure that you would do well to increase gradually and note any improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Too Much Retraction <\/strong>\u2013 Overly frequent retraction will decrease filament extrusion, which in turn leads to layer gaps and unwanted holes as not enough material will come out. Lowering retraction settings will help keep your model\u2019s surface smooth and decrease the chances of clogging and other extruder issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/too-much-retraction.jpg\" alt=\"holes caused by too much retraction\" class=\"wp-image-20523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/too-much-retraction.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/too-much-retraction-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/too-much-retraction-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The holes were caused by too much retraction. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/3Dprinting\/comments\/8qj96y\/small_holes_in_print_walls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12716\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wall-gaps\"><strong>Gaps Between Thin Walls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaps between thinner walls of your model may appear if their width isn\u2019t set to a multiple of the nozzle width. This empty space won\u2019t be taken into account, and the gaps between the walls will be your printer\u2019s compensation for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re printing a 0.9mm thick wall with a 0.4mm nozzle, for example, then you\u2019ll have a remaining gap of 0.1mm that the machine simply isn\u2019t capable of filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gaps-Between-Thin-Walls.jpg\" alt=\"Gaps Between Thin Walls\" class=\"wp-image-20524\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/3Dprinting\/comments\/1nbxj5\/thin_walls_have_a_gap_between_them_whats_the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12717\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>How to Fix<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, the easiest fix for these wall gaps is to simply ensure the wall width is a multiple of your nozzle width. Adjusting the line width or even increasing flow rate to promote over-extruding. While not precise, this method will help the filament flow into gaps and make them sturdier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the wall width is not negotiable, then you can try getting a thinner nozzle. While the standard size is 0.4mm, you can attach different diameters to help handle different wall widths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-retraction-settings\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17437\" data-lasso-id=\"12718\">Retraction Settings: How to Stop Ender 3 Stringing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/diy-filament-dry-box-projects\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"12719\">DIY Dry Box Projects To Keep Your Filament Dry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rigid-ink\/3d-printer-cleaning-filament\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14239\" data-lasso-id=\"12720\">Using 3D Printer Cleaning Filament The Right Way<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gaps and holes in 3D printing cause major problems: they\u2019re ugly to look at, ruin your model, and make useable parts unstable and even brittle. 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