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Bridging and Sagging Fix Guide

Improve bridges, drooping spans, sagging overhangs, messy undersides, and support-free design areas using cooling, speed, temperature, orientation, and support strategy.

Symptoms

  • Bridges droop between walls
  • Overhangs curl or sag
  • Undersides look stringy
  • Support-free details collapse
  • Textured underside looks melted

Likely causes

  • Bridge speed/cooling mismatch
  • Nozzle temperature too high
  • Span too long for the material
  • Poor orientation
  • Part needs supports or design changes

Fast checks before changing settings

  • Run a bridge test model
  • Lower temperature slightly for bridge tests
  • Increase fan for PLA if appropriate
  • Rotate the model for shorter spans
  • Use supports when span is unrealistic

Safe fix path

  1. Test a small bridge
  2. Tune temperature and fan
  3. Adjust bridge speed/flow
  4. Reorient the model
  5. Use supports only where needed

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