design for 3D printing

Design for 3D Printing – Orientation In a prior blog I wrote about overhangs, the problems they present and how to avoid them.  If you haven’t read that I suggest you start there first and then come back here. The “print orientation” of a 3D printed part is very important as it determines the plane […]

Design For 3D Printing – Overhangs It would be nice if every model were easy to 3D print, but the fact is that some models are easier to print than others.  Today we’ll look at one of the challenges when printing a 3D model – overhangs. 3D printers deposit filament (plastic) in thin, horizontal layers.  The