Design Considerations

By now you should already understand some of the limitations of the 3D printing processes. This module will reinforce how these limitations impact the design process and present good Rules of Thumb to help ensure successful prints. 

A quick reference guide from 3D Hubs is shown below. It can be very helpful when selecting the correct 3D printing process to meet your needs or to design your part to meet the requirements of the machine. 

PDF Copy of Design Rules from 3D Hubs Download PDF Copy of Design Rules from 3D Hubs

To further your understanding of design considerations, reading the following from 3D Hubs:

3D Hubs | How to Design Parts for FDM Links to an external site.

3D Hubs | Selecting the Optimal Shell & Infill Parameters for FDM Links to an external site.

3D Hubs | How to Design Parts for SLA Links to an external site.