For every model that is uploaded to the platform, a printability analysis is performed to ensure that it is optimized for 3D production in the selected material. The platform will provide visual clues for how to repair any model that is not printable.
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Investigate Printability Status
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See Results of the Analysis
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Select a line , then click item and on the image on in the upper right corner to open the Viewer
Click the printer symbol to show the details of the analyses. In this example you can see that the warning is because of thin walls
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Printability warnings are always just indicators. You are free to submit your orders never the less. The printing service is then to decide whether it can print your part or not. |
Investigate Thin Walls
Small areas of thin walls might not be a problem in certain use cases. Big areas, or when thin walls have to carry greater weights, indicate you should reconsider your design. To evaluate this, enable the Wall Thickness Analysis view in the View Options tab.
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Adjust Non-Printable 3D Models
When a model is Not Printable, a small box will give you direction about the root cause. If your part is not size sensitive, you can adjust the scale of the model until it becomes printable.
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The model will need to either be adjusted in the original CAD application to work on the platform, or it will need to be submitted as a manual request to the 3D Service provider. You can access a guide to several of the most common problems here.
Simplify Your 3D Model
3D printing is created from mesh representation which is an approximation when modeling using NURBS or solid geometry.
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