Design tips

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  20 Oct 2026 Which CNC machining material should your part be made in? CNC machining materials compared: aluminium, steels, stainless, brass, titanium, plastics and hardwoods we machine in Singapore, and which suits your part.
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  19 Oct 2026 What is SLM metal 3D printing, and how does it work? SLM metal 3D printing melts fine metal powder with a laser, layer by layer. How it works, why it needs supports, its finishes, and when CNC suits better.
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  17 Oct 2026 What is sheet metal bending, and when should you use it? Sheet metal bending folds a flat cut sheet into brackets, panels and enclosures. How it works, the design rules, and when to machine or print instead.
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  16 Oct 2026 What is CNC machining, and when should you use it? CNC machining explained: the metals, plastics and woods we cut in Singapore, fits to ±0.05 mm, lead times and when 3D printing or sheet metal suits better.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  8 Sept 2026 What kind of mural should your office wall get? Office wall mural ideas for Singapore workplaces: hand-painted feature walls, printed graphics and 3D relief, plus durability, timelines and process.
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  4 Sept 2026 How is an architectural scale model actually made? How architectural and industrial scale models are made in Singapore: scale, CAD prep, 3D printing, laser cutting, painting, lighting and installation.
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  2 Sept 2026 Which SLA resin should you choose for your part? Standard, tough, fine-detail, high-temperature, clear, rubber-like and chemical-resistant SLA resin: colours, best uses and honest limits for each.
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  28 Aug 2026 What is 4D printing, and can you order it yet? 4D printing explained: 3D printed parts that change shape with heat, water or light, where the research stands, and what you can order in Singapore today.
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  13 Aug 2026 What can be laser cut, and which material suits your job? Laser cutting materials in Singapore: acrylic 3 to 25 mm, plywood, MDF, card, leather, felt, foam and fabric, plus metal plate and what we never cut.
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  5 Aug 2026 Metal 3D printing or CNC machining: which does your part need? How to choose between metal 3D printing and CNC machining: geometry, tolerances, quantity, cost and lead time, from a Singapore workshop that runs both.
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  22 Jul 2026 How do I get something 3D printed in Singapore for the first time? How to get something 3D printed in Singapore, a beginner's walkthrough: get a file, upload it, pay, then collect your first print or have it delivered.
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  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.
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  2 Jul 2025 How do I design an architectural model for 3D printing? How to design an architectural model for 3D printing: 1 mm details and wall thickness at scale, picking a scale, splitting by floor and finishing.
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  23 Feb 2024 How do you put metal threads or magnets in a 3D print? Put reusable metal threads in a 3D print with heat-set brass inserts, or seal magnets, nuts and bearings in mid-print: how each works and what to send.
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  23 Feb 2024 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.
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  23 Feb 2024 How do you get a logo onto a 3D print? How to put a logo on a 3D print: embossed or debossed geometry, UV printing, painted colour, decals or laser engraving, and the files to send.
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  5 Feb 2024 How big can a 3D print be, and what if mine is bigger? See the largest single 3D print each process can make, from filament to metal, and how bigger parts are split, joined and finished so seams disappear.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  14 Mar 2023 FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF or metal: which 3D printing process suits your part? How to choose between FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal 3D printing, and when 3D printing beats CNC or injection moulding altogether.
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  14 Mar 2023 Where can you get free 3D files to print? Where to download free 3D files (MakerWorld, Printables, Thingiverse and more), how to check a file will print, and what its licence lets you do.
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  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…

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