Creating precise curved sketches on tube

[M4x]

I don't know. But for honeycomb, have a look at Macro_FCHoneycombMaker

[papyblaise]

where do you see ribs: exterior, interior
I made 2 of your choice you made a polar pattern and inverted the helix to have the honeycomb
if i do the internal , the file is to large

[jhaand]

A small update with the printed results.
The print came out fine by using some support and fits perfectly.

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[M4x]

Thanks again

[TheMarkster]

I don't know. But for honeycomb, have a look at Macro_FCHoneycombMaker

There is a newer version called simply Honeycomb, but if you want to make a 3d lattice, then the one you linked to will support that. Still, if you are going to use it for filling then it's probably better to just let the slicer do the filling at the desired percentage fill.

[jhaand]

I don't know. But for honeycomb, have a look at Macro_FCHoneycombMaker

There is a newer version called simply Honeycomb, but if you want to make a 3d lattice, then the one you linked to will support that. Still, if you are going to use it for filling then it's probably better to just let the slicer do the filling at the desired percentage fill.

The request for Honeycomb or 3D lattice is to use for SLS 3D printing or injection molding.
For FDM 3D printing I let my slicer do the work to reduce material.

[M4x]

Thanks for the hint.

Isn't a "SLS-Slicer" working like a "FDM-Slicer"?

[jhaand]

Thanks for the hint.

Isn't a "SLS-Slicer" working like a "FDM-Slicer"?

SLS works by laser sintering, which means you apply a precise layer of dust material and then go over it with a laser that melts the locations you want to the previous layer. Via this way you can make all kinds of shapes. The whole bin with material will envelope the object. If the object would envelope some of the dust, then the dust will remain trapped in there. Using a lower percentage of infill will reduce the time somewhat but it won't save you any material. And all the dust/material that remains, you can reuse for a different time.

So you could use an FDM slicer, using 100% infill and reduce material in your design. Which mean using a lot of walls, lattices and ribs.