Make stronger parts with your replicator

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Initially, I owned four Mendel Max 3D printers, but prior to them, I bought a Replicator for work. At first, I thought it would gather dust and not be used again. However, when boredom struck, I decided to give it another shot. The main difference between the Mendel Max and the Replicator is the strength of printed parts and the angle at which they're filled. If you own a Replicator and have been using replicatorG without exploring other slicing options, here's what you can do to enhance your models' strength: 1. Print a 20 x 20 x 5 cube with your Replicator. 2. Cut the cube in half using a pair of cutters. 3. Locate the skeinforge profile for replicator on your Mac (see pictures). You can find it under 'skeinforge 5.0.' 4. Edit 'fill.csv' and change 'Infill Begin Rotation (degrees)' from 90 to 45 degrees. Once you've made these changes, print your favorite model and let me know your thoughts! To help you locate the file on a PC, follow step 1 and step 2 pictures if needed. Despite still producing a somewhat noisy print, at least your parts will now be stronger. Enjoy!