[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-fdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls":3,"blog-posts":18},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":16,"bodyHtml":17},"fdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls","Guides","2026-10-13","Reference tables for FDM design: tolerances, hole undersize, press, slip and snap fits, wall thickness, threads, build size and material heat limits.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls.png","6 min read",[11,12,13,14,15],"design","tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness","\u003Cp>This is a reference page for designing parts to be printed with FDM. It collects the numbers people ask us for most: tolerances, hole sizes, clearances for different fits, wall thickness, threads, build size and material limits. Bookmark it and check your model against it before you upload.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two kinds of numbers appear below. Figures for ZeroCore prints come from our own FAQ and material pages. Figures marked \"typically\" are general FDM starting points, not guarantees. Fits depend on geometry and material, so test anything critical before committing to a batch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"dimensional-tolerances\">Dimensional Tolerances\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Expect ±0.2–0.5 mm on a typical FDM part. Smaller features sit at the tighter end of that range; long or large parts can drift towards the looser end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Feature\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>What to expect\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Design tip\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>General dimensions\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>±0.2–0.5 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Don't rely on a fit tighter than this without testing\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Holes\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Come out about 0.1–0.2 mm smaller than designed\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Model holes slightly oversize, or ream them after printing\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Holes printed sideways (axis parallel to the bed)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Typically slightly oval, with a flatter top\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Use a teardrop shape or orient the hole vertically if roundness matters\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Faces on the build plate\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Typically the flattest, most accurate surface\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Put locating faces down where you can\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Long, flat parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Can warp slightly in some materials\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Add ribs, or choose a low-warp material\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>If a dimension really matters, tell us which one when you order. We can dial it in, and on request we'll send photos and a dimension check of the finished part before pickup or shipping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"clearances-for-common-fits\">Clearances for Common Fits\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Clearance is the gap between two mating parts. The values below are typical starting points for FDM, given per side (so a 10 mm pin in a hole for a slip fit would start with a hole of about 10.4–10.6 mm). They assume holes printed vertically. Add the 0.1–0.2 mm hole undersize on top if you want a margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Fit\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Typical clearance per side\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Use for\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Press fit\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0 to 0.1 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Pins, bearings and parts that should stay put\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Snug or location fit\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0.1–0.2 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Parts that locate firmly but can be pulled apart\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Slip or sliding fit\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0.2–0.3 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Lids, sliders, parts that move by hand\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Loose or running fit\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0.3–0.5 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Hinges, rotating parts, print-in-place mechanisms\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>For anything important, print a small test coupon with a few clearance steps first. It costs little and tells you exactly which gap works for your material and geometry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"snap-fits\">Snap Fits\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Snap fits work in FDM, but material and orientation make or break them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Material:\u003C\u002Fstrong> PETG and nylon are the best choices. They flex without snapping. PLA is brittle under repeated flexing. PPA-CF and PPS-CF are stiff and brittle, so snap-fits in them can crack.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Orientation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> print the cantilever arm so it bends along the layers, not across them. An arm that flexes across layer lines tends to snap at the root.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Root radius:\u003C\u002Fstrong> add a fillet where the arm meets the body. Sharp roots concentrate stress.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Length:\u003C\u002Fstrong> longer, thinner arms flex more gently than short, thick ones.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"wall-thickness\">Wall Thickness\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Wall\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Result\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Under 0.4 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Won't come out in the print\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>0.8 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Minimum; prints, but fragile\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>1.2 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Recommended for most parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>1.6–2.0 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Strong, functional parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Thicker is not always better. Very thick solid sections add weight, print time and cost. Use ribs and infill instead. Our guides to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained\">infill\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Freducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs\">reducing print costs\u003C\u002Fa> explain how.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"overhangs-bridges-and-supports\">Overhangs, Bridges and Supports\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Overhangs steeper than about 45° from vertical need supports.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Short bridges between two points typically print cleanly without supports; long ones sag.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Supports leave marks and add material, so design them out where you can with chamfers instead of flat ceilings.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>PETG bonds strongly to its own supports, which makes them harder to remove cleanly.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>TPU supports are very difficult to remove, so design flexible parts to print without them.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"threads-and-fasteners\">Threads and Fasteners\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Thread size\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Best option\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>M6 and larger\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Printed threads work well\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Smaller than M6\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Heat-set brass inserts, or self-tapping screws into a pilot hole\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Parts that come apart often\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Heat-set inserts with machine screws\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Size insert pockets to the insert maker's recommendation, and leave at least 1.6–2.0 mm of wall around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"build-size\">Build Size\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Our printers build parts up to approximately 325 × 320 × 325 mm in one piece. Larger items can be split into sections that bolt or glue together. Design the split with alignment pins or a lap joint so the halves line up. Message us on Telegram to confirm size limits for a specific project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"material-limits-at-a-glance\">Material Limits at a Glance\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Heat resistance figures are approximate and come from our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\">materials pages\u003C\u002Fa>. Treat them as the upper limit, not a comfortable working temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Material\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Heat resistance\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Design notes\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PLA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~55–60 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Excellent dimensional accuracy and low warping; brittle under impact\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PETG\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~80 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tough with a little flex; good for snap fits\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>ASA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~100 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>UV-stable for outdoor parts; prone to warping without an enclosure\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Nylon\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~90 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tough and wear-resistant; absorbs moisture\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Polycarbonate\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~120 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Very strong; significant warping tendency\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>TPU\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~80 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Flexible; dimensional accuracy varies, so allow extra clearance\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PA-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~150 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Stiff; much less warping than plain nylon\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PAHT-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~180 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Dimensionally stable in heat and humidity\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PPA-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Past 200 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Stiffest we offer; more brittle than nylon\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>PPS-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~260 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Very low moisture absorption, holds tolerances; brittle, best for static parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>All our printers have heated chambers, so warp-prone materials like ASA and PC are printed properly in-house. Large flat parts in these materials still benefit from ribs and rounded corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"pre-upload-checklist\">Pre-Upload Checklist\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Walls at least 1.2 mm, or 1.6–2.0 mm for functional parts\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Holes modelled with the 0.1–0.2 mm undersize in mind\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Clearances chosen for each fit, with a test coupon for critical ones\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Snap-fit arms in PETG or nylon, flexing along the layers\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Threads under M6 swapped for inserts\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Overhangs over 45° supported or redesigned\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Part within 325 × 320 × 325 mm, or split with alignment features\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Units checked (a model exported in inches arrives 25.4 times too small)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Every file also gets our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Ffree-file-check-before-you-print\">free file check\u003C\u002Fa> before it goes on a printer. We look at wall thickness, tolerances, clearances, orientation and supports, and suggest fixes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-accurate-are-fdm-parts\">How accurate are FDM parts?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Typically ±0.2–0.5 mm, with holes coming out 0.1–0.2 mm smaller than designed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-is-the-thinnest-wall-you-can-print\">What is the thinnest wall you can print?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>0.8 mm is the minimum and fragile. 1.2 mm is recommended for most parts. Anything under 0.4 mm won't print.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-you-print-small-screw-threads\">Can you print small screw threads?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Printed threads work best at M6 and larger. For smaller sizes, use heat-set brass inserts or self-tapping screws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-clearance-should-i-use-for-a-sliding-fit\">What clearance should I use for a sliding fit?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Start at about 0.2–0.3 mm per side and test. The best value depends on the material and the shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>Checked your model against the tables? Upload it and see the price in seconds. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[19,30,40,52,65,75,85,87,101,111,120,130,138,149,158,167,180,191,202,208,217,227,234,244,256,263,272,280,290,300,307,315],{"slug":20,"category":21,"date":6,"description":22,"image":23,"readTime":9,"tags":24,"title":29},"3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping","Business","What FDM printing does well for schools and med-tech R&D: teaching models, class sets, device enclosures, rigs and fixtures, and ordering via Vendors@Gov.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping.png",[25,26,27,28],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":31,"category":21,"date":6,"description":32,"image":33,"readTime":9,"tags":34,"title":39},"3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies","Buying 3D printing for an agency, school or company: Vendors@Gov, SAP Ariba IDs, POs, itemised quotes and invoices, deposits, tracking and reorders.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies.png",[35,28,36,37,38],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":41,"category":5,"date":6,"description":42,"image":43,"readTime":44,"tags":45,"title":51},"3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started","Where to learn 3D printing in Singapore, what local print services can do, and when to buy your own printer, from free NLB workshops to industrial parts.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started.png","8 min read",[46,47,48,49,50],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":53,"category":5,"date":54,"description":55,"image":56,"readTime":57,"tags":58,"title":63,"updated_at":64},"3d-printing-infill-explained","2026-05-09","Infill controls a print's strength, weight, print time and cost. A material-by-material guide to infill percentage and patterns, with a quick-reference table.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained.png","9 min read",[59,60,61,62],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":66,"category":5,"date":6,"description":67,"image":68,"readTime":9,"tags":69,"title":74},"cheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost","The cheapest quote isn't always the cheapest print. How reprints, failed fits, delays and your own time add up, and how to keep the total down.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost.png",[70,71,72,73],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":76,"category":5,"date":6,"description":77,"image":78,"readTime":44,"tags":79,"title":84},"designing-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm","How to design 3D-printed jigs, fixtures and soft jaws: material choice, clearances, 3-2-1 location, dowels, inserts and getting them printed fast.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fdesigning-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm.png",[80,81,11,82,83],"jigs","fixtures","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":86,"title":16},[11,12,13,14,15],{"slug":88,"category":89,"date":90,"description":91,"image":92,"readTime":93,"tags":94,"title":100,"updated_at":64},"fdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose","Materials","2026-05-27","FDM and resin (SLA) printing produce very different results. Compare strength, detail, cost and use cases to pick the right process for your project.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose.png","7 min read",[95,96,97,98,99],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":102,"category":5,"date":6,"description":103,"image":104,"readTime":93,"tags":105,"title":110},"fdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore","A decision table for choosing between FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal 3D printing in Singapore, plus what to ask a provider for each process.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore.png",[106,95,107,108,109],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":112,"category":5,"date":6,"description":113,"image":114,"readTime":9,"tags":115,"title":119},"free-file-check-before-you-print","Every file gets a free human check before printing. What we look at, how to flag critical dimensions, the tweaks we suggest and how to send revisions.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffree-file-check-before-you-print.png",[116,117,12,118],"file check","design for FDM","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":121,"category":21,"date":6,"description":122,"image":123,"readTime":93,"tags":124,"title":129},"from-prototype-to-small-batch-production","When an FDM batch beats injection moulding, how to keep reorders consistent, checking a first article, bulk pricing and planning a production run.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffrom-prototype-to-small-batch-production.png",[125,126,127,128,27],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":131,"category":5,"date":6,"description":132,"image":133,"readTime":93,"tags":134,"title":137},"functional-vs-visual-3d-prints","A part that has to work and a part that has to look good need different materials, orientation and settings. Here's what changes and what to tell us.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffunctional-vs-visual-3d-prints.png",[82,135,83,136],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":139,"category":5,"date":140,"description":141,"image":142,"readTime":143,"tags":144,"title":147,"updated_at":148},"how-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore","2026-05-20","What 3D printing actually costs in Singapore — real material rates, the minimum order and delivery fee, plus two worked examples, so you know what to expect.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore.png","12 min read",[70,145,49,146,46],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":150,"category":5,"date":6,"description":151,"image":152,"readTime":9,"tags":153,"title":157},"how-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track","Our order flow step by step: an instant slicer-based quote, what drives the price, what a person checks, PayNow payment and tracking on your order page.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track.png",[154,70,155,156],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":159,"category":5,"date":160,"description":161,"image":162,"readTime":44,"tags":163,"title":166,"updated_at":64},"how-strong-are-3d-printed-parts","2026-05-23","Can 3D-printed parts handle real loads? Learn what determines strength — material, infill, walls and orientation — and how to design parts that hold up.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts.png",[60,164,59,136,165],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":168,"category":5,"date":169,"description":170,"image":171,"readTime":172,"tags":173,"title":179},"how-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project","2026-09-30","Getting an FYP prototype, D&T coursework piece or architecture model 3D printed in Singapore: file prep, scale, keeping costs down and meeting deadlines.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project.png","4 min read",[174,175,176,177,178],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore",{"slug":181,"category":5,"date":169,"description":182,"image":183,"readTime":172,"tags":184,"title":190},"how-to-convert-step-to-stl","Convert STEP to STL in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape or FreeCAD with the right tolerance settings, or skip it and upload the STEP file directly.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl.png",[185,186,187,188,189],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":192,"category":5,"date":169,"description":193,"image":194,"readTime":195,"tags":196,"title":201},"how-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore","No 3D printer? Paste a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse link and get it printed in Singapore. 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Learn about wall thickness, infill, orientation, and support optimisation.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Freducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs.png",[61,62,59,269,270],"supports","optimisation","Reducing 3D Printing Costs: Tips for Smarter Designs",{"slug":273,"category":5,"date":274,"description":275,"image":276,"readTime":277,"tags":278,"title":279,"updated_at":64},"stl-vs-3mf-which-file-format-to-use","2026-05-16","STL is the classic 3D printing format, but 3MF carries units, colour and multi-part data. 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