[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-what-zerocore-prints-best-functional-fdm-parts":3,"blog-posts":17},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":15,"bodyHtml":16},"what-zerocore-prints-best-functional-fdm-parts","Business","2026-10-13","Jigs, fixtures, brackets, housings, snap fits and replacement parts: what we're built for, materials by job, achievable tolerances and what we don't do.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fwhat-zerocore-prints-best-functional-fdm-parts.png","6 min read",[11,12,13,14],"functional parts","materials","tolerances","capabilities","What ZeroCore Prints Best: Functional FDM Parts","\u003Cp>We print plenty of gifts, keychains and display models, but the jobs our setup is really built for are functional parts: things that bolt on, clip in, hold something in place or replace a part that broke. This article sets out what we print best, which material suits which job, what accuracy to expect, and what we don't do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you're an engineer, a workshop or a buyer deciding whether FDM printing is right for a part, this is the short version of what we can and can't do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-we-re-built-for\">What we're built for\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>We print on Bambu Lab's H2 series, with a 350 °C hotend and a heated chamber. That combination is what lets us print engineering materials such as Nylon, PC and carbon-fibre nylons properly in-house, at normal lead times. Running one printer family also keeps tolerances and finish consistent from one order to the next: the settings we quote with are the settings we print with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The parts that suit this setup best:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Jigs and fixtures\u003C\u002Fstrong>: assembly jigs, alignment fixtures, soft jaws, drill guides and workshop organisers.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Brackets and mounts\u003C\u002Fstrong>: camera, sensor and signage brackets, structural supports and device mounts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Housings and enclosures\u003C\u002Fstrong>: electronics and IoT enclosures with ventilation slots, mounting points and cable routing.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Snap fits, clips and hinges\u003C\u002Fstrong>: latches, clips and living hinges, usually in PETG or Nylon.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>RC and drone parts\u003C\u002Fstrong>: frames, arms and mounts, where PA-CF's stiffness and low weight help.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Replacement parts\u003C\u002Fstrong>: discontinued knobs, clips, feet, gears and fittings, printed from your model.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Prototypes\u003C\u002Fstrong>: product housings for fit testing and stakeholder review before committing to tooling.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>One real job: a light radar mount for a road bike, printed in ASA because it lives outdoors in the Singapore sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"materials-by-use-case\">Materials by use case\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Material is usually the biggest decision in a functional job. It decides cost, strength and how long the part survives. Heat figures are approximate upper limits, not continuous working temperatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Job\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Material\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Why\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Heat (approx.)\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Fit checks, concept models, indoor low-load parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PLA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Cheapest, accurate, crisp detail; brittle under impact\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~55–60 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Everyday brackets, housings, snap fits\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PETG\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tough, slight flex, moisture and chemical resistant\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~80 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Outdoor mounts, enclosures, signage\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>ASA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>UV-stable and weather resistant\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~100 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Gaskets, grips, bumpers, dampers\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>TPU\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Rubber-like, absorbs shock\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~80 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Gears, hinges, wear parts, repeated flexing\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Nylon\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tough, fatigue resistant, self-lubricating\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~90 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>High-impact parts, clear covers\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PC\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Outstanding impact strength, optical clarity possible\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~120 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Structural brackets, drone frames, jigs\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PA-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Stiff and light, minimal warping\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~150 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Engine bays, motor housings, damp or hot spots\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PAHT-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PA-CF stiffness, absorbs less moisture\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~180 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Metal-replacement candidates near heat, oils and fuels\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PPA-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Our stiffest material, low creep\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>past 200 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Chemical exposure, electrical, flame-sensitive static parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PPS-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Highest heat and chemical resistance, flame retardant; brittle\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~260 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>The four carbon-fibre materials come in matte black only. Each one is dried before printing and run through a hardened nozzle, billed as a flat handling fee shown separately on your quote. The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\">materials guide\u003C\u002Fa> has the full pros and cons for each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"achievable-tolerances-and-limits\">Achievable tolerances and limits\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>These are the numbers we work to. They're typical for well-tuned FDM, and they're what you should design around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Spec\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Typical value\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>What to do\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Dimensional tolerance\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>±0.2–0.5 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Tell us the critical dimensions so we can dial them in\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Holes\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Come out 0.1–0.2 mm undersize\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Design holes slightly oversize, or ream after printing\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Minimum wall\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>0.8 mm (fragile)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Use 1.2 mm for most parts, 1.6–2.0 mm for strong ones\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Printed threads\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Work best at M6 and larger\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Use heat-set brass inserts or self-tapping screws below that\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Build volume\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>About 325 × 320 × 325 mm\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Larger parts are split into sections that bolt or glue together\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>For clearances, press fits and snap fits in more detail, see our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls\">FDM design reference\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"who-we-print-for\">Who we print for\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Our setup suits functional work for a mix of people and organisations:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Engineers and product teams\u003C\u002Fstrong> iterating housings, brackets and mechanisms before tooling.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Workshops and production lines\u003C\u002Fstrong> needing jigs, fixtures and tooling aids.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Schools and training providers\u003C\u002Fstrong> ordering class sets, teaching models and lab components.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Government agencies and companies\u003C\u002Fstrong> buying through Vendors@Gov or SAP Ariba, with purchase orders and itemised invoices.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hobbyists and riders\u003C\u002Fstrong>: RC, drone, cycling and automotive accessories.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Anyone with a broken part\u003C\u002Fstrong> that's no longer sold.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>For healthcare and med-tech teams, FDM suits device enclosures, mounts, training rigs, fixtures and demonstration models. We don't make implants, patient-contact parts or other regulated medical parts. Organisations can read more on our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fbusiness\">business page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-you-get-alongside-the-print\">What you get alongside the print\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>A free file check.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Every model is reviewed by hand before it prints. We flag thin walls, tight clearances, risky orientations and wrong-material choices, and suggest fixes before it goes on a printer.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Material advice.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Tell us the load, heat and environment and we'll recommend a material.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>A sample print first.\u003C\u002Fstrong> For a batch, you can order one piece at the normal price, test it, then order the rest.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Photos and dimension checks on request\u003C\u002Fstrong> before pickup or shipping.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>An NDA on request\u003C\u002Fstrong> for confidential designs.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>A free reprint\u003C\u002Fstrong> if a print is wrong or defective, reported from your order page within 30 days.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-we-don-t-do\">What we don't do\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Knowing the limits saves you time. We'll tell you if a job falls outside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>No design or CAD modelling.\u003C\u002Fstrong> You bring the model. We check it and suggest fixes, but we don't model parts from scratch.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>FDM only.\u003C\u002Fstrong> We don't run resin, SLA, SLS, MJF or metal printing. When FDM is the wrong process for a part, we tell you which process fits and what to ask a provider for.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>No implants, patient-contact or regulated medical parts.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Not for long-term food contact.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Printed surfaces have grooves that can trap bacteria. For long-term or commercial food-contact items, injection moulding with certified materials is the safer route.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>No painting or sanding.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Parts arrive with the printed surface.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fine detail below FDM's limits.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Features under about 0.4 mm won't print, and threads below M6 are better served by inserts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-you-print-end-use-parts-not-just-prototypes\">Can you print end-use parts, not just prototypes?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes. Many of our prints are end-use brackets, enclosures, jigs and mechanical parts, printed in a material matched to their real loads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"which-material-should-i-start-with\">Which material should I start with?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>PETG for most functional parts. ASA if it lives outdoors, Nylon if it flexes or wears, and a carbon-fibre material if it runs hot or must be very stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-you-replace-a-machined-metal-part\">Can you replace a machined metal part?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes. PPA-CF is a candidate for brackets and fixtures near heat and oils. Tell us the loads and temperatures and we'll say honestly whether a print will hold up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"do-you-print-big-parts\">Do you print big parts?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Up to about 325 × 320 × 325 mm in one piece. Larger parts can be split into sections that bolt or glue together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>Have a part that needs to work? Upload the file, pick a material and see the price in seconds. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[18,28,38,51,64,74,83,92,106,116,125,135,143,154,163,172,185,196,207,213,222,232,239,249,261,268,277,285,295,305,307,315],{"slug":19,"category":5,"date":6,"description":20,"image":21,"readTime":9,"tags":22,"title":27},"3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping","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",[23,24,25,26],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":29,"category":5,"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":40,"date":6,"description":41,"image":42,"readTime":43,"tags":44,"title":50},"3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started","Guides","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",[45,46,47,48,49],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":52,"category":40,"date":53,"description":54,"image":55,"readTime":56,"tags":57,"title":62,"updated_at":63},"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",[58,59,60,61],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":65,"category":40,"date":6,"description":66,"image":67,"readTime":9,"tags":68,"title":73},"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",[69,70,71,72],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":75,"category":40,"date":6,"description":76,"image":77,"readTime":43,"tags":78,"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",[79,80,81,11,12],"jigs","fixtures","design","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":84,"category":40,"date":6,"description":85,"image":86,"readTime":9,"tags":87,"title":91},"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",[81,13,88,89,90],"clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":93,"category":94,"date":95,"description":96,"image":97,"readTime":98,"tags":99,"title":105,"updated_at":63},"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",[100,101,102,103,104],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":107,"category":40,"date":6,"description":108,"image":109,"readTime":98,"tags":110,"title":115},"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",[111,100,112,113,114],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":117,"category":40,"date":6,"description":118,"image":119,"readTime":9,"tags":120,"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",[121,122,13,123],"file check","design for FDM","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":126,"category":5,"date":6,"description":127,"image":128,"readTime":98,"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",[130,131,132,133,25],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":136,"category":40,"date":6,"description":137,"image":138,"readTime":98,"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",[11,140,12,141],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":144,"category":40,"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",[69,150,48,151,45],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":155,"category":40,"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",[159,69,160,161],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":164,"category":40,"date":165,"description":166,"image":167,"readTime":43,"tags":168,"title":171,"updated_at":63},"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",[59,169,58,141,170],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":173,"category":40,"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":40,"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":40,"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",[202,203,204,205,45],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":208,"category":40,"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",[45,47,48,12,69],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":214,"category":40,"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. 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Learn which filaments handle UV, rain, and heat — and which ones will warp, fade, or crack.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Foutdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material.png",[255,256,257,258,259],"outdoor","ASA","PETG","UV resistance","weathering","Outdoor 3D Prints: Choosing the Right Material for Sun and Rain",{"slug":262,"category":94,"date":263,"description":264,"image":265,"readTime":200,"tags":266,"title":267},"pla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose","2025-03-15","A practical comparison of PLA and PETG — the two most popular FDM materials. Learn when to use each based on strength, heat resistance, and application.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fpla-vs-petg-which-material-should-you-choose.png",[247,257,12,103],"PLA vs PETG: Which 3D Printing Material Should You Choose?",{"slug":269,"category":40,"date":270,"description":271,"image":272,"readTime":200,"tags":273,"title":276},"reducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs","2025-04-22","Simple design changes that can cut your 3D printing costs significantly. Learn about wall thickness, infill, orientation, and support optimisation.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Freducing-3d-printing-costs-tips-for-smarter-designs.png",[60,61,58,274,275],"supports","optimisation","Reducing 3D Printing Costs: Tips for Smarter Designs",{"slug":278,"category":40,"date":279,"description":280,"image":281,"readTime":282,"tags":283,"title":284,"updated_at":63},"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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