In our thesis, we optimized the print parameters of the Photocentric Liquid Crystal Pro 3D printer to improve print quality. The models differ from each other and require optimal printing conditions while surface errors are most noticeable. For the purpose of optimization, we selected five models with different characteristics, with which we qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated the impact of parameter changes on printing. In consecutive prints of the objects, we changed one of the parameters and monitored its effect on the objects. We were changing exposure time, support locations, wall thickness and orientation of the printed object. We found that different shapes of details on the surface of the objects respond differently to parameter changes. Raised details, such as bars and stripes, are better visible in prints with longer exposure time. Conversely, the quality of concave details decreases with longer exposure time. Increasing the inclination of the model relative to the work platform, thereby increasing the number of layers, improves all types of details on the infinite plate object. The cost of better printing is the need for support and longer printing time. The difference in transparency between objects with a wall thickness of 2,0 mm and 3,0 mm was negligible, which allows us to save on material. Automatic support generation is, despite saving some time, unreliable, and their success rate can be improved by manually rotating the model based on its shape. After rotating the model to the optimal position, we did not notice significant differences between automatically and manually generated supports. The thesis serves as a recommendation for all further prints on the Photocentric Liquid Crystal Pro printer.
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