CAD Output for FDM | 3D Printing White Paper

Design for Additive Manufacturability: CAD Output for FDM

There are adjustments you can make to complex CAD geometry data, such as wall thicknesses, or even small changes to file size and features that will help create a pristine STL file and accelerate processing. This guide explains some important considerations for the FDM process.

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