Guide · 4 min
How to prepare a model for 3D printing
A short checklist before submitting an STL for a quote.
Before sending a model, check its scale and intended use. The same geometry needs a different approach when it is a decorative model, a fixture or a load-bearing part.
What to include
- intended use and expected load,
- critical dimensions and tolerance,
- operating environment: temperature, UV, moisture or chemicals,
- required deadline and quantity.