Designing for Large Format 3D Prints: Essential Guidelines for Success
When it comes to large format additive manufacturing, such as Massivit 3D, Big Rep, and WASP, designing objects requires careful consideration and adherence to specific guidelines. In this comprehensive article, I, Paulina Chodura, an experienced application engineer in the 3D printing industry, have compiled a set of simple design guidelines to ensure optimal results for your large-format 3D prints. Mesh Checklist: Many slicers nowadays have the option to “fix” holes automatically. However, for precise results, it’s better to close the holes before slicing. This is especially important when it comes to holes on curved surfaces, scanned objects, or artistic pieces....