File prep
Get your model print-ready and sent to us the right way.
-
Pillar guide How do you prepare a 3D model so it prints properly? One table of 3D printing design rules for walls, holes, text, overhangs, fits and size in filament, resin, nylon and metal, with a guide for each. -
8 Oct 2026 Why won't my 3D file slice, and how do I fix it? Why a 3D file won't slice: holes and non-manifold edges, flipped faces, walls with no thickness, extra shells, and how to repair each mesh error. -
7 Oct 2026 How much clearance do 3D printed parts need to fit together? See how much clearance 3D printed parts need to push, press or move together, the tolerance each process holds, and heat-set insert hole sizes. -
7 Oct 2026 Which metal 3D printing defects can you fix in the design? Five metal 3D printing defects start in the design: sagging holes, overhangs that need supports, warped plates, trapped powder and faces that miss. -
7 Oct 2026 Which resin (SLA) print defects can you fix in the design? Six resin print defects start in the design: hollow parts that crack, cupping, walls that warp, support marks, holes that close up and brittle clips. -
7 Oct 2026 Which nylon powder (SLS and MJF) print problems can you fix in the design? Five nylon SLS and MJF print problems start in the design: trapped powder, warped panels, fused moving parts, cracked hinges and lost detail. -
29 Jun 2026 What file format do laser cutters use for cutting and engraving? Laser cutters use vector files: SVG or DXF in millimetres. Which line colour cuts or engraves, why PNG fails, and instant quotes in Singapore. -
29 Jan 2024 How do I export and send a 3D file so it prints first time? A checklist for exporting and sending a 3D file for printing: the right format, millimetre units, one file per part, clear names and how to upload it. -
29 Jan 2024 What are the most common problems with 3D printed models? Common problems with 3D printed models in FDM filament, SLA resin, SLS and MJF nylon and SLM metal: what each looks like, why it happens, the fix. -
29 Jan 2024 Which filament (FDM) print defects can you fix in the design? Six FDM print defects start in the design, not the printer: thin walls, sagging bridges, overhangs, warped bases, tight holes and weak layers. -
14 Mar 2023 Understanding our 3D Design Process We understand that every product starts with an idea. Whether it's a new product you want to create or a modification to an existing design, our team…