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GFA Ultimate Picture Frame
Instruction Guide: Consumer Ed.
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Once you’ve got the pieces
printed, slot them together as
seen in Figure 2.2. The pieces
should require a small amount
of force to get them to t, then sit
snuggly with little to no wobble.
In an ideal t you should be able
to pry them back apart with a
bit of force. If you require great
force to slide them together
and they become stuck, the size
is too small. If they wobble or
slide apart, the size is too big.
Choose the size that is closest to
described above, erring on the
side of too tight.
If you nd yourself struggling to t the
pieces together, check the print for
elephant foot, as seen in Figure 2.3.
Elephant foot can be removed after
the fact with a blade or deburring
tool, however it is better to factor for it
before you print your nal pieces. Many
slicers include a setting that allows you
to compensate for elephant footing, or
you can adjust your nozzle height until
the rst layer is less squished.
Faye’s Tips!
Once you are happy with the t, you’re ready to print your pieces!
Important Notes!
There are only two sizes for the backing pieces as they require a less
precise t. Use Backing Size 1 for frame sizes 1 and 2, & Backing Size 2 for
frame sizes 3 and 4.
These settings are for FDM style printing ONLY. If you are printing
in resin, default settings should be ne, but some post processing
(sanding) may be required.
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3
