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3D Printing Prep Guide for Designers

The document provides a guide on how to prepare a 3D model for 3D printing using Vectary. It lists 7 key steps: 1) Ensure the mesh does not intersect itself, 2) Use Boolean operations to merge intersecting objects, 3) Wall thickness must be at least 1.5mm, 4) Close all gaps, 5) Rescale the model to the printer size, 6) Use the Array plugin to duplicate objects, and 7) Export as OBJ or STL formats. The guide stresses properly preparing models makes the difference between a usable printed object and one that fails to print or is broken.

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3D Printing Prep Guide for Designers

The document provides a guide on how to prepare a 3D model for 3D printing using Vectary. It lists 7 key steps: 1) Ensure the mesh does not intersect itself, 2) Use Boolean operations to merge intersecting objects, 3) Wall thickness must be at least 1.5mm, 4) Close all gaps, 5) Rescale the model to the printer size, 6) Use the Array plugin to duplicate objects, and 7) Export as OBJ or STL formats. The guide stresses properly preparing models makes the difference between a usable printed object and one that fails to print or is broken.

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12/2/2018 VECTARY guide: How to prepare a 3D model for 3D printing

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Dec 29, 2016 · 3 min read

VECTARY guide: How to prepare a 3D


model for 3D printing
3D designer and VECTARY user, Adrian, has some useful 3D printing tips
to share:

Properly preparing your 3D model for 3D printing can make the


di erence between a usable, functioning object and a broken one, or
worse, not even being able to 3D print it. Here are some the most
important things I believe you should check in VECTARY when
exporting the le to the 3D printer’s software:

1. Make sure that the mesh object does not intersect


with itself

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2. Use Boolean plugin to merge objects


If two di erent objects do intersect, you have to “boolean” them with
the Boolean plugin. What Boolean does is join two or more layers
(objects) into creating one which is based on the total geometry of all.

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3. Wall thickness has to be at least 1,5 mm (depending


on model)
Learn how to add thickness in our Mug video tutorial.

4. All gaps have to be closed


There should be no red lines in Wired mode. Use Cap open boundaries
to close holes.

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5. Rescale your model according to your project and


the size of your 3D printer
Learn how to use Dimensions with VECTARY.

6. Use the Array plugin to copy your object on the


scene if you need more copies printed
Read more about VECTARY Array plugin.

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7. You can export your model as OBJ or STL


Both le formats are compatible with 3D printers. Learn how to export
3D models with VECTARY.

Bonus:

Check Explore gallery for 3D printing inspiration and free 3D printing


les (non-commercial use only)

Let us know what you think of Adrian’s 3D printing checklist or if you’d


like to add anything to it. What do you usually check before printing out
your 3D model?

Coming soon: 3D printing les checker


New tool to help you x any 3D printability issues will be implemented
soon — you will be able to check your model for 3D printing directly in

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the VECTARY 3D editor. Stay tuned.

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