Qidi slicer dimensions???

[Bikeracer2020]

The slicer sets the layer height by adjusting the 'Z' axis height, not by how much the filament is squashed after being extruded.

[David7200]

The slicer sets the layer height by adjusting the 'Z' axis height, not by how much the filament is squashed after being extruded.

I’m missing something here. The extruder puts out a cylinder of semi molten plastic 0.4mm wide. The Z axis moves by 0.2mm. So how does the cylinder of soft plastic get laid down on the previous layer without being distorted laterally? I assume you are saying that the extruder has an opening 0.4mm wide but the amount of plastic extruded isn’t the same amount as would be deposited by a 0.4mm cylinder laid down in a line. Is that it?If the deposited plastic is not distorted laterally, then why are programmed holes not accurately printed? Kidpreacher5325, please ignore my post. Most important to me is accurate information and my post is flawed. I’m not quite sure why yet but please ignore my post until we get it sorted.