3D PRINTING DESIGN GUIDE

Below 1.0mm may not print and risks damage. Up to ~3mm offers some flexibility, beyond that will be rigid. Thick walls may be hollowed to prevent warping.

Parts exceeding or falling below these limits are incompatible with our equipment and cannot be produced effectively.

Raised features like textures, patterns, and text. Details thinner than 0.8mm may not be visible on the finished part.

Recessed features cut into your model surface. Must be at least 0.4mm in both width and depth for clarity.

Minimum 1.5mm diameter to avoid blockages. Add 1mm diameter for every 10mm of depth. E.g. a 30mm hole should be at least 4.5mm wide.

More prone to blockages than through holes. Minimum 2mm diameter, adding 2mm for every 10mm of depth.

When designing hollow parts, use large openings and avoid non-line-of-sight cavities to prevent trapping unsintered material inside.

Pre-assembled components such as hinges or interlocking parts may fuse together if placed too close, especially with thick walls.

For parts assembled after printing. Free fit allows easy movement, close fit is tighter and may require force to assemble.

Consider letter spacing for engraved text and line weight for embossed text. Any material thickness below 0.8mm may not be visible.

Large flat surfaces are highly prone to warping or deformation. Support ribs often worsen the problem. Avoid flat surfaces larger than ~A5 paper.

Thin wire-like features need scaling with length. 1.2mm for wires up to 7mm, 2mm up to 30mm, and 3mm for anything longer.

Avoid edges that taper to zero thickness as they are prone to damage during printing. Blunt tapered edges to a minimum of 1mm.