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3D printing, explained for buyers and engineers.
FDM, SLA or SLS: how to choose a 3D printing technology
How the three technologies differ in accuracy, materials and price: a short selection guide.Articles
- Design
How to prepare a CAD file for 3D printing
Wall thickness, holes and clearances: check the file before it goes to print. - Materials
Nylon PA12 versus PA11: which one fits
A comparison of the mechanical and thermal properties of two nylon materials. - Buyer guides
Five questions to ask your 3D printing supplier
What to clarify before price when you choose a supplier. - Design
Wall thickness: the rule that saves money
Thin walls cut print time, but how thin is too thin? - Technology
When 3D printing beats injection moulding
Above which volume a mould pays off, and when printing wins. - Technology
What tolerance can you expect from a printed part
Real dimensional deviations by technology and how to reduce them. - Materials
Choosing a resin for functional prototypes
Standard, tough and high-temperature resins: which one when. - Materials
How to read a material datasheet
The key figures in a datasheet and what they mean in practice. - Design
Support structures: when they help and when they cost
How to orient a part so it prints without supports. - Buyer guides
A buyer's checklist for small-batch orders
Ten points to check before you place the order. - Materials
Heat resistance explained for non-engineers
What heat deflection temperature means and why it matters. - Design
Surface finish options after printing
Sanding, painting and chemical smoothing: result and cost. - Buyer guides
How to compare two 3D printing quotes
What to line up when two quotes look different.
Stay in the loop
Occasional notes on 3D printing for buyers and engineers.
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