Five Tips To Improve Your 3d Printing Files
You want to ensure that your project is compliant to all regulations and is prepared for uploading when the time is right. While our team is always ready to review every submission and point out any errors by following our top five suggestions will help you ensure that each file is printable and maybe even cut down on the cost of printing while you're at it.
Make sure that your model is watertight
Each surface must be connected to each other to allow your design to be printed. Before you upload your design check out your model. Think about this What if I filled the model with water, would it still be flowing out? If the answer is yes, then you must close your model as shown below. This is also referred to as 'creating a manifold model'.
Increase the thickness of the wall to increase volume.
Every surface of your 3D model needs to be assigned a wall's thickness. Wall thickness is simply the distance between one surface of your model and its opposite sheer surface. You can make"paper-thin" surfaces "paper-thin" surfaces using your 3d printed products without providing any details about the thickness. However, metal 3d printer need to know how thick you intend your object's wall to be (or if you want to print a solid model).
Make sure that the dimensions of smaller details
The details, or small decorative pieces, like embossed or engraved text must be of a certain dimension, or else they won't appear on the printed object. The size that is required for the smallest elements of the design depends heavily on the material of your selection. That's why you need to begin by reading the design guide of the material you want to use.
This is particularly important when you plan to include embossed or engraved elements such as text. You can make everything as easy to read and understand as possible by limiting the minimum of details.
Upload models that are properly grouped
One of the primary reasons why an order should be removed is the so-called groups of models, where a distinct component is repeated multiple times within the same file- imagine a stack of disconnected rings to illustrate. It is better to upload each model separately. In order to make this process more simple, you'll receive a volume discount if you need more than one design. Alternatively, you can consider the addition of a grid container your design if 3d printer with Polyamide or Alumide.
Create a model (and provide it with 'escape holes')
There are numerous advantages to building solid models, such as increased durability and strength It is logical that more materials would create a more costly design. You can cut down on the cost of each item printed by making hollow models with escape holes that allow for any extra printing material. As a reference, take a look at this image!