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Technical Specs

Form-Study Materials

Engineered parameters for rapid FDM iteration. Clean PLA and stable PETG calibrated for dimensional fit and fast form studies.

Macro close-up of a dark blue PETG 3D printed prototype gear, showing clean FDM layer lines, measured by steel calipers, cool technical studio lighting
Macro close-up of a dark blue PETG 3D printed prototype gear, showing clean FDM layer lines, measured by steel calipers, cool technical studio lighting
Selected Workhorses

Material Choice

PLA (Polylactic Acid)

Ideal for fast visual prototypes and form-study iterations. Offers high dimensional stability, crisp detail resolution, and minimal warping during rapid prints.

PETG (Polyethe Terephthalate Glycol)

Selected for functional fit testing. Provides superior impact resistance, chemical stability, and slight flexibility compared to standard PLA.

Engineering Materials

Other Materials to be evaluated on request

Design Guidelines

FDM Tolerances

Wall Thickness

Print Tolerances

Overhangs & Angles

Maintain a minimum wall thickness of 1.2mm. This ensures adequate shell bonding and structural integrity for physical form-study models.

Standard FDM clearances are held to +/- 0.2mm. Optimize your CAD models with this margin to guarantee accurate dimensional fit.

Design overhangs below 45 degrees to avoid support structures. This practice optimizes print speed and maintains a clean surface finish.

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Submit your STEP or STL files for a rapid CAD review and FDM print quote within 12 hours.