Contents
- Step 1:Splitting Your Model
- Step 2:Printing Your Model
- Step 3: Bonding the Parts
- Step 4: Post-Processing and Finishing the Parts
- An Affordable Large Format 3D Printer
Step 1: Splitting Your Model
There are two methods we recommend for splitting models: Add features to your design that will allow the prints to align themselves, or simply split the parts with straight cuts, requiring you to align them during the fastening process.
Regardless of which method you choose, if you have a large number of parts it’s also a good idea to add a unique identifier (letters, numbers) to each part to help you solve the puzzle during assembly.
Regardless of which method you choose, if you have a large number of parts it’s also a good idea to add a unique identifier (letters, numbers) to each part to help you solve the puzzle during assembly.
Step 2: Printing Your Model
By default, the stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing process creates fully dense parts. Depending on your design, this might not be a requirement when 3D printing large objects. In such cases, 3D printing the outer shell or hollowing out your design are great ways to save a considerable amount of material and time. When printing hollow models with an SLA resin 3D printer, be sure to add venting holes to avoid creating pressure volumes with air and resin.
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