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Wiki Update 11 - Strength (#10369)
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# Top and Bottom Shells
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Controls how the top and bottom solid layers (shells) are generated in the print.
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Controls how the top and bottom solid layers (shells) are generated.
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## Shells Layers
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## Shell Layers
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This is the number of solid layers of shell, including the surface layer. When the thickness calculated by this value is thinner than shell thickness, the shell layers will be increased.
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This is the number of solid shell layers, including the surface layer.
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When the thickness calculated from this value is less than [shell thickness](#shell-thickness), the shell layers will be increased.
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These layers are printed over the [sparse infill](strength_settings_infill), so increasing **shell layers** will increase overall part strength and top surface quality.
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It's usually recommended to have at least 3 shell layers for most prints.
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## Shell Thickness
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The number of solid layers is increased when slicing if the thickness calculated by shell layers is thinner than this value. This can avoid having too thin shell when layer height is small. 0 means that this setting is disabled and thickness of shell is absolutely determined by shell layers.
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The number of solid layers is increased during slicing if the thickness calculated from shell layers is thinner than this value. This avoids having too thin a shell when layer height is small.
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0 means this setting is disabled and shell thickness is determined entirely by [shell layers](#shell-layers).
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## Surface Density
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This setting controls the density of the top and bottom surfaces. A value of 100% means a solid surface, while lower values create a sparse surface. This can be used for esthetic purposes, gripping or making interfaces with the bed.
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This setting controls the density of the top and bottom surfaces. A value of 100% means a solid surface, while lower values create a sparse surface.
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This can be used for aesthetic purposes, improving grip or creating interfaces.
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## Infill/Wall Overlap
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Top solid infill area is enlarged slightly to overlap with wall for better bonding and to minimize the appearance of pinholes where the infill meets the walls. A value of 25-30% is a good starting point, minimizing the appearance of pinholes. The percentage value is relative to line width of sparse infill.
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The top solid infill area is slightly enlarged to overlap with walls for better bonding and to minimize pinholes where the infill meets the walls.
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A value of 25-30% is a good starting point. The percentage value is relative to the line width of the sparse infill.
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> [!TIP]
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> Check [Monotonic Line](strength_settings_patterns#monotonic-line) to learn about its overlaying differences with [Monotonic](strength_settings_patterns#monotonic) and [Rectilinear](strength_settings_patterns#rectilinear).
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## Surface Pattern
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This setting controls the pattern of the surface. The options are:
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This setting controls the pattern of the surfaces.
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If [Shell Layers](#shell-layers) is greater than 1, the surface pattern will be applied to the outermost shell layer only and the rest will use [Internal Solid Infill Pattern](strength_settings_infill#internal-solid-infill).
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- **[Concentric](strength_settings_infill#concentric):** Fills the surface with inward-tracing loops that follow the outer contour.
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- **[Rectilinear](strength_settings_infill#rectilinear):** Fills the surface with straight lines alternating direction per layer.
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- **Monotonic:** Prints lines in a uniform direction for a smoother visual surface.
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- **Monotonic Lines:** Similar to Monotonic but avoids overlapping with the perimeter, reducing excess material at joints. May introduce visible seams.
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- **[Aligned Rectilinear](strength_settings_infill#aligned-rectilinear):** The surface is printed with rectilinear lines that are aligned with the infill pattern.
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- **[Hilbert Curve](strength_settings_infill#hilbert-curve):** Applies a space-filling curve for even material distribution and a unique appearance. Slow to print but useful in esthetic applications.
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- **[Archimedean Chords](strength_settings_infill#archimedean-chords):** Generates concentric arc-like lines, promoting uniform material spread.
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- **[Octagram Spiral](strength_settings_infill#octagram-spiral):** Creates an octagonal spiral for decorative, esthetic surfaces.
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> [!TIP]
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> See [Infill Patterns Wiki List](strength_settings_patterns) with **detailed specifications**, including their strengths and weaknesses.
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> [!NOTE]
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> Some patterns may have further information in its [Sparse Infill Pattern Wiki](strength_settings_infill#sparse-infill-pattern)
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The surface patterns are:
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- **[Concentric](strength_settings_patterns#concentric)**
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- **[Rectilinear](strength_settings_patterns#rectilinear)**
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- **[Monotonic](strength_settings_patterns#monotonic)**
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- **[Monotonic Line](strength_settings_patterns#monotonic-line)** Usually Recommended for Top.
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- **[Aligned Rectilinear](strength_settings_patterns#aligned-rectilinear)**
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- **[Hilbert Curve](strength_settings_patterns#hilbert-curve)**
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- **[Archimedean Chords](strength_settings_patterns#archimedean-chords)**
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- **[Octagram Spiral](strength_settings_patterns#octagram-spiral)**
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