[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":322},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-why-we-sometimes-say-no-to-a-print":3,"blog-posts":17},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":15,"bodyHtml":16},"why-we-sometimes-say-no-to-a-print","Guides","2026-10-13","We won't take your money for a print that will fail. What makes us flag a file, from thin walls to the wrong material, and what happens next.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fwhy-we-sometimes-say-no-to-a-print.png","7 min read",[11,12,13,14],"design for FDM","materials","file check","process choice","Why We Sometimes Say No to a Print (and What Happens Next)","\u003Cp>Every now and then we reply to an order with \"we don't think this will work as it is.\" It can feel like a strange thing for a print service to say. We're turning down money, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason is simple. We won't take your money for a print that will fail. A part that snaps, sags in the heat or won't fit costs you the price, the wait and often a second order somewhere else. Telling you before printing is cheaper for everyone, and it's the reason every model is checked by hand before it goes on a printer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-no-usually-means\">What \"no\" usually means\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Most of the time it isn't a flat no. It's a \"not like this.\" In practice there are three outcomes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>We flag a risk and you decide.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The part will print, but something might cause trouble. We tell you what and why, and you choose whether to change it.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>We suggest a fix.\u003C\u002Fstrong> A thicker wall, a different orientation, a better material, or a small clearance on a fit.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>We tell you FDM is the wrong process.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Some jobs need a different kind of printing altogether. We say which one, and what to ask a provider for.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>A real decline, where we won't print it at all, is rare. It's for parts we're confident will fail at their job, or deadlines we can't meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-triggers-a-flag\">What triggers a flag\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>These are the problems we see most often, roughly in order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"walls-that-are-too-thin\">Walls that are too thin\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Walls under 0.8 mm print but are fragile, and anything thinner than 0.4 mm won't come out at all. We recommend 1.2 mm for most parts and 1.6 to 2.0 mm for functional parts. A clip or tab that looks fine on screen can snap the first time you use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"overhangs-with-nothing-underneath\">Overhangs with nothing underneath\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>FDM builds layer by layer, so each layer needs something below it. As a general rule, overhangs steeper than about 45 degrees need supports. Supports add material and leave marks where they touch. Sometimes a different orientation removes most of them. Sometimes a small chamfer in the design does the same job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"the-wrong-material-for-the-heat-or-load\">The wrong material for the heat or load\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>This is the one people least expect. Material choice decides whether a part survives where it's going to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Where the part lives\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Common choice\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Why it fails\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>What we'd suggest\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Inside a parked car\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PLA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Softens around 55 to 60 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpetg\">PETG\u003C\u002Fa> (~80 °C) or ASA (~100 °C)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Outdoors in the sun\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PLA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Absorbs moisture and can warp in direct sun\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>ASA, or PETG for sheltered spots\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Gear, hinge or snap-fit used again and again\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PLA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Rigid and can snap under sharp impact\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Nylon or PETG\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Snap-fit or clip\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PPS-CF\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Stiff but brittle, cracks under impact\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Nylon or PETG\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Near an engine or hot tooling\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PETG or ASA\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Beyond their heat range\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>PA-CF (~150 °C), PAHT-CF (~180 °C) or PPA-CF (past 200 °C)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Our post on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Foutdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material\">outdoor materials\u003C\u002Fa> goes into the sun and rain question in more detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"fits-with-no-clearance\">Fits with no clearance\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Typical FDM tolerances are ±0.2 to 0.5 mm, and holes usually come out 0.1 to 0.2 mm smaller than designed. A peg modelled to exactly the size of its hole won't go in. If parts need to fit together, we'll point out where a small clearance is needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"small-printed-threads\">Small printed threads\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Printed threads work best at M6 and larger. Below that we'll usually suggest heat-set brass inserts or a pilot hole for a self-tapping screw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"detail-fdm-can-t-hit\">Detail FDM can't hit\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>FDM lays down a line of plastic a fraction of a millimetre wide. Very fine features, like tiny text, small miniature faces or hair-thin details, can blur or vanish. If the detail is the whole point of the part, FDM isn't the right process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"a-date-we-can-t-meet\">A date we can't meet\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>If we can't hit your deadline, we'll say so before you pay anything. A tight date we might miss is worse for you than a straight answer today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"when-fdm-is-the-wrong-process\">When FDM is the wrong process\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>We only do FDM. When a job needs something else, we tell you which process fits and what to ask for, so you can go to a provider with the right questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Your part needs\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Process that usually fits\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>What to ask a provider\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Very fine detail and a smooth surface (miniatures, jewellery masters, small figures)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Resin printing (SLA or MSLA)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Which resin, what layer height, and where support marks will land\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Complex internal shapes, no support marks, tough nylon parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>SLS or MJF (powder bed nylon)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Which nylon grade, whether the surface is dyed or raw, and the typical tolerance\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Metal strength, or temperatures beyond plastics\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Metal printing or CNC machining\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Which alloy, whether post-machining is included, and the inspection they do\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Long-term or commercial food contact, or thousands of identical parts\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Injection moulding\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Certified materials, tooling cost and lead time, and minimum order quantity\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>For a side-by-side of FDM and resin, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose\">FDM vs resin 3D printing\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-happens-after-we-flag-something\">What happens after we flag something\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Here's the soft landing. Nothing is lost, and nothing is charged before you agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>We tell you what we found.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Plainly: what the risk is and why it matters for your use.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>We suggest the fix.\u003C\u002Fstrong> A wall thickness, a clearance, an orientation or a material. We don't redraw your model, but we tell you exactly what to change.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>You decide.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Change the file and re-upload it on the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">quote page\u003C\u002Fa> for a fresh price in seconds, switch materials, or go ahead as it is if you accept the risk.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>If it's not for us, you walk away free.\u003C\u002Fstrong> An order can be cancelled at no cost while it's still awaiting payment.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>One thing worth knowing: our free reprint covers prints that are wrong or defective. It doesn't cover a part that printed exactly as modelled from your design but doesn't fit. That's exactly why we flag design risks before printing rather than after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"a-quick-self-check-before-you-upload\">A quick self-check before you upload\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Are all walls at least 1.2 mm, or 1.6 mm for anything that takes load?\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Do mating parts have a clearance, and are holes sized for printing slightly small?\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Will the part see heat, sun, chemicals or repeated flexing?\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Are any threads smaller than M6?\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Does it fit within about 325 × 320 × 325 mm, or does it need splitting?\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Is the finest detail bigger than a line of plastic can draw?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing\">preparing STL files\u003C\u002Fa> covers the export side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"quick-faq\">Quick FAQ\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"will-i-be-charged-if-you-flag-a-problem\">Will I be charged if you flag a problem?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. Flags happen before printing, and you can cancel at no cost while an order is awaiting payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"can-i-print-it-anyway\">Can I print it anyway?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Usually, yes. Most flags are risks, not dead ends. If you understand the risk, it's your call. We only decline outright when we're confident the part will fail at its job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"will-you-fix-my-model-for-me\">Will you fix my model for me?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>We're print-only, so we don't do CAD work. We'll tell you exactly what to change, and you re-upload the revised file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"do-you-recommend-specific-companies-for-other-processes\">Do you recommend specific companies for other processes?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. We tell you which process fits and what to ask for, so you can compare providers yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>Not sure your part will survive its job? \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">Get an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa> and we'll check it before anything prints.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>",[18,30,40,52,65,75,85,95,108,118,125,135,143,154,163,172,185,196,207,213,222,232,239,249,261,268,277,285,295,305,312,320],{"slug":19,"category":20,"date":6,"description":21,"image":22,"readTime":23,"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","6 min read",[25,26,27,28],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":31,"category":20,"date":6,"description":32,"image":33,"readTime":23,"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":23,"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",[80,81,82,83,12],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":86,"category":5,"date":6,"description":87,"image":88,"readTime":23,"tags":89,"title":94},"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",[82,90,91,92,93],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":96,"category":97,"date":98,"description":99,"image":100,"readTime":9,"tags":101,"title":107,"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",[102,103,104,105,106],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":109,"category":5,"date":6,"description":110,"image":111,"readTime":9,"tags":112,"title":117},"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",[113,102,114,115,116],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":119,"category":5,"date":6,"description":120,"image":121,"readTime":23,"tags":122,"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",[13,11,90,123],"file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":126,"category":20,"date":6,"description":127,"image":128,"readTime":9,"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",[130,131,132,133,27],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":136,"category":5,"date":6,"description":137,"image":138,"readTime":9,"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",[83,140,12,141],"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",[70,150,49,151,46],"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":23,"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",[159,70,160,161],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track",{"slug":164,"category":5,"date":165,"description":166,"image":167,"readTime":44,"tags":168,"title":171,"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",[60,169,59,141,170],"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",[202,203,204,205,46],"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",[46,48,49,12,70],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":214,"category":5,"date":215,"description":216,"image":217,"readTime":23,"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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