Advanced 3D Printed Part Finishing & Painting
Get an overview of the workflow behind the crucial 3D printed part finishing work needed for SLS Nylon prints
Making Structures Solid A 3D Printing from Sketchup Tutorial by Paul Childerhouse
A Sketchup tutorial on making structures solid so they can be 3D printed.
Spruing Tutorial
Sprues are a way to get around minimum part cost – a sprue is just a small rod that connects the parts together. Learn how to create sprues with this Spruing Tutorial.
The Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing Nesting
3D Printing Nesting is unique to us as a way for you to save money on your 3D printing service jobs.
SLS Nylon Care Guide
SLS Nylon Care Guide How to Care for your SLS Parts Here is our guide on how to make the most of your 3D printed…
Converting to STL Format for 3D Printing
Explore our comprehensive list of top 3D modelling programs and learn everything you need to know about converting to STL format for 3D printing
Guide to 3D Printing Nesting by Gareth Jones from Chase Cars
Using the technique of 3D Printing Nesting means you can cram as much as possible into the tiniest space, this will save money with your build
Autodesk Alias: Converting to STL (Open surfaces)
My name is Ankishu Gupta and I am an Automotive Design student. I’d like to share with you my method of converting surface models built in Autodesk Alias to .stl files ready for 3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping.
STL Files Basic Rules for 3D Printing
3D printing may seem limitless, but there are a few things that it, or the materials that it uses, can’t do. Here is a quick STL file guide of how to avoid a few no-no’s when designing your model.
Converting to millimeters (mm)
3D printers require STL files to print from. The main issue is that all CAD packages are different, some use mm, cm, inches or meters. Converting to millimeters will help with consistency and accuracy of 3D prints.