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Why is layers 3D model so stringing?

Layered 3D models (e.

Why is layers 3D model so stringing?

Layered 3D models (e.g., FDM prints) get stringing because molten material oozes from the nozzle when moving between non-adjacent print areas. This happens when the nozzle retains molten plastic during layer/part transitions—insufficient retraction (pulling filament back) or too-high nozzle temperature causes drips that form thin, unwanted strings. To reduce stringing, try lowering the nozzle temperature by 5–10°C or increasing retraction distance by 1–2mm in your slicer—simple adjustments that work for most FDM users.

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