You must ensure that your project is compliant with all the rules and is ready to upload when the time is right. Our team will always double-check every submission and flag any errors. However, these suggestions will ensure that every document is printed.

The model you choose should be watertight

To ensure that your design is printed the entire surface should be joined without gaps in the sides. Before you upload your model check out your design. Consider this question: If I filled it with water, would it still be flowing out? If yes, it's important to close the model, as you can see in the example below. This is also referred to as "creating a manifold model'.

The wall thickness should be added to the volume.

Each of the surfaces of your model needs to have a defined wall thickness. Wall thickness is the distance between one of the surfaces of your model and its opposite sheer surface. When you are using free cad software model, it's possible to create paper-thin surfaces for visual purposes (i.e., for games) that do not feature any details regarding their thickness. But, 3D Printer Files need to be aware of the thickness you want your object's wall to be (or in the case that you wish to print a completely solid model).

You should change the size of the small parts.

Small details, such as decorative parts such as embossed text or engraved text should be a specific size or else they will not be visible in the printed document. The size minimum of small elements of the design depends heavily on the material of your preference. This is the reason you must begin by reading the design guidelines of the material you choose.

This is especially important If you intend to include text or embossed information. By sticking to the minimum detail size will ensure that everything is as legible as you had hoped.

Upload the models in a grouping in a correct manner

One of the most common reasons for an order to be canceled is so-called grouped models, where one distinct part is repeated many times within the same file -Imagine a stack of rings disjointed to illustrate. It is better to upload each model separately. To make it more simple, you'll receive discounts on bulk orders if you need more than one of the same design. Alternately, you could consider using a grid to your work if you're 3d printing with Polyamide or Alumide.

Make sure you hollow out your model (and provide it with 'escape holes')

There are numerous advantages of constructing a solid model, like increased strength and durability It is logical that more materials will result in a more expensive design. You can cut down on the cost of every item printed by making a hollow model with escape holes to allow for any printing material that is not included. To get an idea, take a look at this illustration!