From 83e8fc36292e3aec540605dcb826e5cd48a0c56a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SoftFever Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025 01:02:15 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Wiki content --- print_settings/quality/quality_settings_ironing.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/print_settings/quality/quality_settings_ironing.md b/print_settings/quality/quality_settings_ironing.md index 5b34cfb..c764a91 100644 --- a/print_settings/quality/quality_settings_ironing.md +++ b/print_settings/quality/quality_settings_ironing.md @@ -33,7 +33,9 @@ The pattern that will be used when ironing. Usually, the best pattern is the one ## Flow The amount of material to extrude during ironing. -This % is a percentage of the normal flow rate. A lower value will result in a smoother finish but may not cover the surface completely. A higher value may cover the surface better but can lead to over extrusion or rougher finish. +This % is a percentage of the normal flow rate. A lower value will result in a smoother finish but may not cover the surface completely. A higher value may cover the surface better but can lead to over extrusion or rougher finish. + +A lower layer height may require higher flow due to less volumetric extrusion per distance. ## Line spacing @@ -48,10 +50,9 @@ The distance to keep from the edges, which can help prevent over-extrusion at th If this value is set to 0, the ironing toolpath will start directly at the perimeter edges without any inward offset. This means the [ironing pattern](#pattern) will extend all the way to the outer boundaries of the top surface being ironed. -## Angle +## Angle Offset -The angle ironing is done at. -A negative number disables this function and uses the [sparse infill direction](strength_settings_infill#direction). +The angle of ironing lines offset relative to the top surface solid infill direction. Commonly used ironing angle offsets are 0°, 45°, and 90° each producing a [different surface finish](https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/issues/10834#issuecomment-3322628589) which will depend on your printer nozzle. ## Speed