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How is the volume of 3D printing determined?
One of the most frequently posed questions is how long the 3D printing lasts. This is mainly determined by the size of the object, and to a smaller extend the fill volume. Another important factor is the positioning of the object in the printing batch.
How are 3D objects loaded in 3D Builder?
3D objects can be loaded using 3 different methods. One can either pick a model from the 3D Builder Library, load them from an external file or create a new one from a Kinect v2 Sensor scan. Loading an object from a file can be done by pressing the Load image icon. 3D Builder currently supports the following file formats:
Do you have to re-slice an object on a 3D printer?
You don’t have to re-slice the object and prepare a new G-code. Just start the print, go to the LCD Menu – Tune – Bed. Extruder blob is one of the worst printing problems you might face with your 3D printer. Unlike the spaghetti monster, this issue occurs earlier in the process, usually during the initial 5 minutes of the print.
How are volume vectors displayed in volume builder?
In the viewport, these Volume Vectors are displayed as follows by default: one vector is shown per voxel and is colored according to its direction (in the Volume Builder’s object coordinate system: +X, +Y, +Z in the usual colors, -X turquoise, -Y dark violet, -Z ocre and the corresponding in-between values).
Do you need to know dimensions for 3D printing?
Even if your object is coherent and seems to be at the dimensions you wish on the screen, it is really important to check if the 3D printed object will match your expectations and the machine constraints. Here are some tips to help you manage the units and size for 3D Printing with Sculpteo.
What happens if you oversize your 3D printer?
Be careful however to not oversize your object as it has to fit in the machine’s tray. A message will display if the object size exceed the machine’s capacity. On the contrary, do not reduce too much the scale of your object as finest parts may not be 3D printed.
What is the unit of measurement for 3D printing?
On Sculpteo the default measure unit set is the millimeters, but you can choose, before you upload your file, between Millimeters, Centimeters and Inches as unit of measure for your 3D print.