Knowledge Base

FDM 3D Printing Design Guidelines for Functional Parts

Designing with wall thickness, orientation, and internal structure in mind supports stronger and more consistent FDM prints.

Resin 3D Printing Design Guidelines for High-Detail Parts

This guide explains essential resin 3D printing design guidelines, covering feature limits, curing behavior, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy for precision parts.

Guide to UV Printing on Metal: Do's, Don'ts, and Material Science

Explore UV printing on metal enclosures and parts, including fabrication sequence, surface finish impact, do’s and don’ts, and when UV printing is wrong choice.

Guide to UV Printing on Plastics: Do's, Don'ts and Material Science

Understand UV printing on plastic parts with guidance on surface finish, rigidity, durability limits, and when UV printing may not be suitable.

Yellow Passivation Surface Finish Overview

An overview of yellow passivation surface finish for zinc-plated mild steel, covering process basics, specifications, and design considerations.

Yellow Passivation on Mild Steel | Process, Benefits & Design Tips

A practical guide to yellow passivation on mild steel parts covering process steps, benefits, design considerations, and comparison with chromatizing.

Chromatizing: Surface Finish Overview

An overview of chromatizing as a functional surface finish, highlighting corrosion protection, conductivity, and design considerations.

Powder Coating: Surface Finish Overview

A technical overview of powder coating as a surface finish for metal parts and enclosures, covering finish types, thickness ranges, and key design considerations.

Anodizing: Surface Finish Overview

A technical overview of anodizing as a surface finish for aluminum parts, enclosures, covering process steps, finish options, and key design considerations.

Painting: Surface Coating Overview

A practical overview of painting as a surface coating for 3D-printed parts, covering FDM and resin specifications, finish options, design considerations, and visual outcomes.

Black Oxidizing: Surface Finish Overview

A technical overview of black oxidizing surface finish, covering material compatibility, coating behavior, corrosion resistance, and process details for precision parts.

Sanding: Surface Finish Overview

A practical overview of sanding as a surface finish for 3D-printed parts, covering FDM and resin behavior, finish options, and design considerations.