as indicated with your quote. If you encounter issues with ZoomRP thinking your geometry is too large or too small, double-check your units of measure.
(connecting parts not intended to be built together with thin branch-like structures). When multiple parts are connected or combined in an STL file, we are often unable to individually orient parts due to connecting structures and/or time constraints. This prevents parts from achieving optimum physical properties and accuracy for each part. Thin treeing structures also make it significantly more difficult to clean your prototypes and prevent you from getting the best finish possible.
as multiple shells typically indicate overlapping, "floating" or separated surfaces. If the design has more than one shell, locate the second shell and identify why it is not combined to the rest of the part. If sections of the design aren’t securely connected or attached, the part may build separately or break during cleaning. Multiple shells may also signify that features are embedded rather than unified with the entirety of the part. Embedded features can cause double scanning of that section during the build, which may result in scarring of the part. Another way of looking at this is to ensure that your STL files are closed and connected like a combinatorial surface (not self-intersecting). While small discrepancies may not impact the build of an STL file, every effort should be made to assure that endpoints of edges are adjoining.
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extending beyond the model’s surface. PolyJet offers incredible fine feature detail but there ARE limits. If you look at your geometry and think you see a weak spot, chances are it’s vulnerable (see standard minimum feature sizes in FAQ section).
Smaller parts uploaded early in the day have a higher likelihood of qualifying to build today. You'll be notified by our quoting system if your part qualifies for a same-day build.
(and no supports). Though PolyJet offers high resolution and fine feature detail, large sections built with exceedingly thin walls risk the chance of warping. Minimum recommended thickness is dependent on height and length of the feature so be mindful not to build parts too thin.
By visualizing your geometry, you can catch those little mistakes and guarantee that your part will turn out exactly how you want. A FREE STL viewer is available from SolidView.com.
by double checking your entire geometry.
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