SGclosurecapFDM
by Tim C. Lueth, SG-Lib Toolbox: SolidGeometry 5.6 - Automatic Design
Introduced first in SolidGeometry 5.4, Creation date: 2024-07-18, Last change: 2025-09-15
creates a top cover for FDM Printing
Description
For FDM printer it is difficult to create a plane ceiling without support structure. Nevertheless, it is not always necessary to
See Also: SGclosurecapofFS
Example Illustration
Syntax
[SGC,SGO,h]=SGclosurecapFDM(SG,[CPLU,hh])
Input Parameter
SG: | | Solid geometry to be closed at the top |
CPLU: | | Optional CPL of an inlay; default is []; |
hh: | | optonal [height and border] for an inlay; default is [0 1.2] |
Output Parameter
SGC: | | Solid Geometry of cap AddSG |
SGO: | | Solid Geometry of post ADDplug |
h: | | height of plug |
Examples
SGDIN13(-20,10,'',PLcircle(12)); SG=ans;
SGclosurecapFDM(SG); SGC=ans;
SGclosurecapFDM(SG,PLcircle(4)); SGC=ans; % Opening of 8 mm
SGclosurecapFDM(SG,PLcircle(4),2); SGC=ans; % Inlay 8mm x 2mm
Copyright 2024-2025 Tim C. Lueth. All rights reserved. The code is the property of Tim C. Lueth and may not be redistributed or modified without explicit written permission. This software may be used free of charge for academic research and teaching purposes only. Commercial use, redistribution, modification, or reverse engineering is strictly prohibited. Access to source code is restricted and granted only under specific agreements. For licensing inquiries or commercial use, please contact: Tim C. Lueth
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