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Salmon Skin

Salmon Skin: Salmon Skin is a common 3D printing defect characterized by a wavy, ripple-like pattern on the surface of printed objects. This defect resembles the texture of salmon skin, hence the name.

Symptoms: A wavy pattern on the surface of 3D printed parts, resembling the skin of a salmon.

SymptomsA wavy pattern on the surface of 3D printed parts, resembling the skin of a salmon.
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