From Digital CAD to Physical Reality

3D printing is not just about printing decorative figurines. With proper mechanical design rules, you can produce highly durable industrial-grade functional parts.

"In additive manufacturing, part strength is heavily dictated by layer orientation and inter-layer adhesion."

Key Tips for Functional Prints

  • Layer Orientation: Always print load-bearing parts so stresses run perpendicular to layer lines.
  • Fillets Over Sharp Corners: Add fillets to internal corners to distribute mechanical stress.
  • Wall Loops Over Infill: To increase strength, increase wall perimeters (4-6 shells) rather than maxing out internal infill.