Orthotic Insoles

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I've been working on a custom project for my lady friend who suffers severely from plantar fasciitis, it's still a work in progress. I created a prototype print but unfortunately, it broke off when removing the supports, so I'll try again after making some adjustments. I made significant changes to the model and attempted printing at 6mm thickness; although it's extremely strong, I'm not satisfied with it because it took five hours to print and needed extensive support, which was difficult to remove and required a lot of sanding to finish. Next, I printed one at 2mm thickness and am pleased with the results, now the only concern is its strength. This particular print was done upright and only took an hour and a half to complete; it also required minimal supports. I used a hot air gun to heat it up and gave it a gentle arch, finishing with a light sanding of the edges. I'm currently printing the right foot, and once both are complete, we'll test them by wearing them. This will be the true test of their effectiveness. After further refinement, I've printed a pair and given them a light sanding around the edges; they're now ready for testing. The pair took approximately 2.5 hours to print. Printed on: Anycubic i3 Mega CURA settings: Layer height: 0.2 Wall Thickness: 0.8 Infill Density: 100% Adhesion: Brim Material: PLA I used a high-end model for reference (see last two photos) since my lady friend lost her right one and couldn't simply purchase another.