Five Tips To Perfect Your 3d Printing Files

When the time finally comes to hit that hallowed upload button and get your commercial 3d printer project underway it is important to make sure your layout follows every rule and is fully functional. Our team is ready to review each submission and report any errors by following our top five tips will help ensure every design is printed and even lower the cost of printing while you're at it.

The model you choose should be watertight

All surfaces must be connected in order for your file to print. Before you upload your model check out your design. Ask yourself this question what if I filled it with water, would it still flow out? If your answer is yes, you must close your model as illustrated below. This method is also referred to as "creating a manifold model'.

The wall thickness should be added to the volume.

Every single surface of your 3D model needs to be assigned a wall's thickness. Wall thickness simply refers to the distance between a surface in your model and its opposite sheer side. If you use free cad software model, it's possible to design so-called paper-thin surfaces for visual purposes (i.e. for games) that do not feature any details regarding their thickness. You will need to tell 3D Printer Files how thick your object's walls are or when you intend to print the model as a solid.

Set the size of the smaller details

The details, or small decorative pieces, like embossed or engraved words, need to be of a specific sizeor else they won't appear in the printed image. The size minimum of small elements of the design is dependent on the material you preference. This is the reason you must begin by reading the design guidelines of the material you choose.

This is crucial when you are planning to include text or embossed details. It is possible to make your text as easy to read and understand as you can by sticking to the minimum details.

Upload grouped models in a correct manner

One of the primary reasons why an order should be canceled is so-called group models, in which a separate part is repeated several times in the same file- imagine a stack of disconnected rings If you like. In the end, it's best to upload each model separately. If you purchase more than one print, you'll receive a volume discount. If you're printing using Polyamide and Alumide it is worth using a grid container.

Create a model (and make some escape holes')

There are certainly advantages to creating a fully solid model, for example the increased strength and durability, using more material will naturally mean your design will be more costly. You can reduce the cost of every item printed by creating hollow models with escape holes that allow for any printing material that is not included. For reference check out this example!