Formlabs Design Guide for 3D Printing with Form 1+ and Form 2
This file is a design guide for optimizing 3D models for printing with Formlabs Form 1+ and Form 2 printers. It includes detailed guidelines on minimum wall thickness, unsupported overhang length, vertical-wire diameter, and other critical dimensions. The guide ensures that users can achieve the best possible print quality with Formlabs printers.
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To fill out this guide, start by carefully reviewing each section to understand the minimum and maximum recommended dimensions for various features. Pay special attention to the details on wall thickness, overhangs, and support spans. Make sure to follow the guidelines closely to ensure the best print quality.
How to fill out the Formlabs Design Guide for 3D Printing with Form 1+ and Form 2?
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Review each section of the guide carefully.
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Understand the recommended dimensions for different features.
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Pay attention to wall thickness, overhangs, and support spans.
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Follow the guidelines closely for optimal print quality.
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Contact Formlabs support if you have any questions.
Who needs the Formlabs Design Guide for 3D Printing with Form 1+ and Form 2?
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3D printing enthusiasts who want to achieve high-quality prints.
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Designers creating models optimized for Formlabs printers.
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Engineers looking to ensure their designs adhere to printing guidelines.
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Educational institutions teaching 3D printing best practices.
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Businesses utilizing Formlabs printers for production purposes.
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To submit feedback or questions about this guide, email support@formlabs.com. You can also post in the Formlabs community forum for additional assistance. For print-specific submissions, refer to the Formlabs website for any online forms or physical addresses.
What is the purpose of this form?
The purpose of this Formlabs Design Guide is to help users create 3D models optimized for printing with Formlabs Form 1+ and Form 2 printers. By adhering to the guidelines provided, users can achieve high-quality prints with minimal defects. The guide covers important aspects such as wall thickness, overhangs, and support spans to ensure successful prints.
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- 1. MINIMUM SUPPORTED WALL THICKNESS: Recommended 0.4 mm walls that are connected to other walls on two or more sides.
- 2. MINIMUM UNSUPPORTED WALL THICKNESS: Recommended 0.6 mm walls that are connected to other walls on fewer than two sides.
- 3. MAXIMUM UNSUPPORTED OVERHANG LENGTH: Recommended overhang length of 1.0 mm without supports.
- 4. MINIMUM UNSUPPORTED OVERHANG ANGLE: Recommended 19° from horizontal for overhang angles.
- 5. MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL SUPPORT SPAN/BRIDGE: Recommended span of 21 mm for a beam with 5 mm width and 3 mm thickness.
- 6. MINIMUM VERTICAL-WIRE DIAMETER: Recommended diameter ranging from 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm depending on wire height.
- 7. MINIMUM EMBOSSED DETAIL: Recommended 0.1 mm for shallow raised features like text.
- 8. MINIMUM ENGRAVED DETAIL: Recommended 0.4 mm for imprinted or recessed details.
- 9. MINIMUM CLEARANCE: Recommended 0.5 mm clearance for moving parts.
- 10. MINIMUM HOLE DIAMETER: Recommended 0.5 mm diameter for holes in the x, y, and z axes.
- 11. MINIMUM DRAIN HOLE DIAMETER: Recommended 3.5 mm diameter for drain holes in enclosed models.
What happens if I fail to submit this form?
If you fail to follow the guidelines in this guide, you may experience various print quality issues. These can result in time and material wastage.
- Warped Walls: Walls may warp during the peel process if minimum thickness is not followed.
- Detached Overhangs: Unsupported overhangs may detach from the model if recommended length is exceeded.
- Broken Spans: Long horizontal spans might break during printing if maximum span length is not adhered to.
- Weakened Wires: Sufficient wire thickness must be ensured to avoid waving and defects.
- Invisible Details: Insufficient thickness of embossed or engraved details may make them invisible in the final print.
How do I know when to use this form?
- 1. Optimizing Print Quality: Ensure your model adheres to recommended dimensions for high-quality prints.
- 2. Design Verification: Verify that your 3D model meets the minimum and maximum recommended feature sizes.
- 3. Troubleshooting Prints: Identify potential issues with your model by comparing it to the guidelines.
- 4. Educational Purposes: Teach best practices for 3D printing using Formlabs printers.
- 5. Production Use: Ensure consistent print quality in business or production environments.
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