Support Test Piece

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This is a compact test part I created to experiment with support settings. I don't want to waste time printing a large item only to discover my supports are unreliable. Originally, I printed a part with counterbores but found that the support material had become fused to the part when I tried to remove it. This part measures 35 x 30 x 12 (Z) and prints in about an hour at a layer height of 0.2mm. It features a standard clearance counterbore for an M6 cap head, a flat roof section 6mm from the bed, a 45-degree overhang, and a radiused curve with increasing overhang. I chose these features because they are the most common scenarios where support is necessary. To print this part successfully, you'll need to rotate it in your slicer so the flat top is at the top of the print and the void features requiring support are against the bed. If you find this test useful, please upload a picture using "I Made One" to show how your supports turn out. Thanks.