[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-iterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm":3,"blog-posts":17},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":15,"bodyHtml":16},"iterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm","Guides","2026-10-13","Running a prototype loop with FDM: what each version should test, which material to use, and what to change when a part doesn't fit or breaks.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fiterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm.png","6 min read",[11,12,13,14],"prototyping","design for FDM","materials","iteration","Iterating a Part with FDM: v1, v2, v3","\u003Cp>Very few functional parts are right on the first print. A hole is a little tight, a clip snaps, a bracket flexes more than you expected. That's normal, and it's the main reason FDM printing is so useful for development: each version costs little and arrives quickly, so you can learn from it and move on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guide is about running that loop well. What each version is for, what to change between them, and how to set up your files so v2 and v3 take less effort than v1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"a-simple-plan-three-versions-three-questions\">A simple plan: three versions, three questions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Each version should answer one main question. Trying to settle everything at once is how you end up on v7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Version\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Question it answers\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Typical material\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Focus\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>v1: fit check\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Is the shape and size right?\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PLA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Critical dimensions, clearances, mating parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>v2: function check\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Does it work under real use?\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>The intended material, often PETG\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Strength, flex, heat, snap fits\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>v3: release candidate\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Is it ready to use or batch?\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Final material\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Small tweaks, cost, consistency\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Simple parts may only need two rounds. Complex mechanisms may need more. The principle is the same: one main question per version.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"v1-get-the-geometry-right\">v1: get the geometry right\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The first print is about fit. Will it slide onto the shaft, clip into the housing, line up with the screw holes? PLA is ideal here. It's the cheapest material, dimensionally accurate and quick to print.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"before-you-send-v1\">Before you send v1\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Export cleanly.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Check units, close any gaps and keep walls at 1.2 mm or more. Our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing\">preparing STL files\u003C\u002Fa> covers the common mistakes.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Or skip the conversion.\u003C\u002Fstrong> You can upload STEP or IGES straight from CAD and we convert it on our side. If you do want an STL, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl\">converting STEP to STL\u003C\u002Fa> explains the right tolerance settings.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Build in clearance.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Holes typically come out 0.1–0.2 mm undersize and overall tolerance is ±0.2–0.5 mm. Design for that rather than hoping.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Tell us the critical dimensions.\u003C\u002Fstrong> \"This bore must fit a 22 mm bearing\" is far more useful than a perfect model with no notes.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-to-check-when-v1-arrives\">What to check when v1 arrives\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>Measure critical dimensions with calipers, not by eye.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Test-fit against the real mating parts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Note what's tight, what's loose and by how much.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Mark up a screenshot or photo with the changes. It makes the next round faster.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"v2-test-it-under-real-conditions\">v2: test it under real conditions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Once the shape fits, switch to the material the part will actually use and test it properly. A PLA bracket that fits perfectly tells you nothing about how a PETG or Nylon one will flex, or how either survives a hot car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"choose-the-material-for-the-job\">Choose the material for the job\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>PETG\u003C\u002Fstrong> for most everyday functional parts. Tougher than PLA, handles heat up to about 80 °C.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>ASA\u003C\u002Fstrong> for parts outdoors or in the sun.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Nylon\u003C\u002Fstrong> for gears, hinges and snap fits that flex repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>PA-CF or another carbon-fibre material\u003C\u002Fstrong> for stiff, hot or chemically harsh jobs.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"orientation-and-strength\">Orientation and strength\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>FDM parts are weakest between layers. A clip printed standing up may snap along a layer line, while the same clip printed flat can flex happily. If v1 broke in testing, look at where it broke. A clean break along a layer line usually means orientation, not material. Our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts\">how strong 3D-printed parts are\u003C\u002Fa> goes into this in detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"infill-strength-vs-cost\">Infill: strength vs cost\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>For most parts, walls do more for strength than infill. Adding perimeters often helps more than pushing infill up, and costs less. Moderate infill suits most functional parts, with higher values reserved for parts under heavy load. See \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained\">3D printing infill explained\u003C\u002Fa> for numbers by material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"v3-refine-then-lock-it-down\">v3: refine, then lock it down\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>By v3 the part should work. This round is about polish and making the part easy to repeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Trim cost.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Hollow out solid sections that carry no load, avoid unnecessarily thick walls and reduce overhangs that need supports.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fix the small things.\u003C\u002Fstrong> A slightly loose fit, a sharp corner that could crack, a chamfer to make assembly easier.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Lock the settings.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Once you're happy, keep the same file, material and orientation. If you plan a batch, order one sample print at the normal price to confirm it before ordering the rest.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-to-change-between-versions\">What to change between versions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The most common problems and the usual fix:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Problem\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Likely cause\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Change for next version\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Hole too tight\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>FDM holes print undersize\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Enlarge by 0.1–0.2 mm, or ream after printing\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Parts won't slide together\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Not enough clearance\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Add clearance on mating faces\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Snapped along a layer line\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Load pulls layers apart\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Change orientation; add fillets at the stress point\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Clip cracks when flexed\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Material too brittle\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Switch PLA to PETG or Nylon; lengthen the flexing arm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Part bends under load\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Too thin or too flexible\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Thicker walls (1.6–2.0 mm), ribs, or a stiffer material such as PA-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Softened or warped in use\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Too much heat for the material\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Move from PLA to PETG, ASA or a carbon-fibre material\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Small screw threads strip\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Printed threads below M6 are weak\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Use heat-set brass inserts or self-tapping screws\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Change one or two things per version where you can. If you change the material, orientation and wall thickness all at once, you won't know which one fixed the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-we-help-between-versions\">How we help between versions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Every model is checked by hand before it prints, on every version. If we see a wall that's too thin, a feature that will need awkward supports, or a material that won't survive what you've described, we tell you and suggest a fix before it goes on a printer. We don't redesign parts for you, but we will tell you what to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Re-quoting is quick. Upload the revised file and the price appears in seconds, with no waiting on a manual quote. If you sign in, your files stay in a file library, so you can come back to v2 months later. Paid jobs can also be reordered at today's price while the model is still on file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"should-my-first-prototype-be-in-the-final-material\">Should my first prototype be in the final material?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Usually not. PLA is cheaper for checking fit. Switch to the final material once the shape is right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-send-a-step-file-for-each-version\">Can I send a STEP file for each version?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes. We accept STEP and IGES directly, as well as STL, 3MF and OBJ, up to 100 MB per file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"how-fast-can-i-get-the-next-version\">How fast can I get the next version?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most orders are ready in 24–48 hours, and short prints can often be collected the same day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"will-you-tell-me-if-my-design-will-fail\">Will you tell me if my design will fail?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>We flag any risk we can see before printing and suggest a fix. We print what you send, so the final call is yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>Got v1 ready? Upload it and see the price in seconds. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[18,28,38,50,63,73,83,93,107,117,125,135,143,154,163,172,185,196,207,213,222,232,234,244,256,263,272,280,290,300,307,315],{"slug":19,"category":20,"date":6,"description":21,"image":22,"readTime":9,"tags":23,"title":27},"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",[24,25,11,26],"education","med-tech","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":29,"category":20,"date":6,"description":30,"image":31,"readTime":9,"tags":32,"title":37},"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",[33,26,34,35,36],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":39,"category":5,"date":6,"description":40,"image":41,"readTime":42,"tags":43,"title":49},"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",[44,45,46,47,48],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":51,"category":5,"date":52,"description":53,"image":54,"readTime":55,"tags":56,"title":61,"updated_at":62},"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",[57,58,59,60],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":64,"category":5,"date":6,"description":65,"image":66,"readTime":9,"tags":67,"title":72},"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",[68,69,70,71],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":74,"category":5,"date":6,"description":75,"image":76,"readTime":42,"tags":77,"title":82},"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",[78,79,80,81,13],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":84,"category":5,"date":6,"description":85,"image":86,"readTime":9,"tags":87,"title":92},"fdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls","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",[80,88,89,90,91],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":94,"category":95,"date":96,"description":97,"image":98,"readTime":99,"tags":100,"title":106,"updated_at":62},"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",[101,102,103,104,105],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":108,"category":5,"date":6,"description":109,"image":110,"readTime":99,"tags":111,"title":116},"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",[112,101,113,114,115],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":118,"category":5,"date":6,"description":119,"image":120,"readTime":9,"tags":121,"title":124},"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",[122,12,88,123],"file check","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":126,"category":20,"date":6,"description":127,"image":128,"readTime":99,"tags":129,"title":134},"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",[130,131,132,133,11],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":136,"category":5,"date":6,"description":137,"image":138,"readTime":99,"tags":139,"title":142},"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",[81,140,13,141],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":144,"category":5,"date":145,"description":146,"image":147,"readTime":148,"tags":149,"title":152,"updated_at":153},"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",[68,150,47,151,44],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":155,"category":5,"date":6,"description":156,"image":157,"readTime":9,"tags":158,"title":162},"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",[159,68,160,161],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":164,"category":5,"date":165,"description":166,"image":167,"readTime":42,"tags":168,"title":171,"updated_at":62},"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",[58,169,57,141,170],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":173,"category":5,"date":174,"description":175,"image":176,"readTime":177,"tags":178,"title":184},"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",[179,180,181,182,183],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore",{"slug":186,"category":5,"date":174,"description":187,"image":188,"readTime":177,"tags":189,"title":195},"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",[190,191,192,193,194],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":197,"category":5,"date":174,"description":198,"image":199,"readTime":200,"tags":201,"title":206},"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. How to pick the file, check the licence and choose a material.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore.png","5 min read",[202,203,204,205,44],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":208,"category":5,"date":174,"description":209,"image":210,"readTime":177,"tags":211,"title":212},"how-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore","Getting something 3D printed in Singapore from start to finish: getting a file, choosing a material, cost, ordering, payment and collection or delivery.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore.png",[44,46,47,13,68],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":214,"category":5,"date":215,"description":216,"image":217,"readTime":9,"tags":218,"title":221},"how-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing","2025-03-28","Everything you need to know about exporting, checking, and fixing STL files before sending them for 3D printing. Avoid common mistakes that cause failed prints.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing.png",[191,219,44,220],"file preparation","3MF","How to Prepare STL Files for 3D Printing: A Beginner's Guide",{"slug":223,"category":20,"date":6,"description":224,"image":225,"readTime":9,"tags":226,"title":231},"how-we-keep-prints-on-time-and-on-spec","Honest dates from a live calendar, a hand check on every file, order page updates and a free reprint within 30 days. 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