Max Part Size | Min Feature Size | Tolerance | Min Wall Thickness | TMin Hole Diameter | Min Gaps for Mating Parts |
ABS / ABS ESD / Polycarbonate (PC) / PC+ABS: 500 x 500 x 500 mm | 1 mm | +/- 0.5 mm or +/- 1% per inch | 1 mm | 1 mm | 0.1 mm minimum; 0.2 mm to ensure fit |
PLA / PET-G / ASA: 300 x 300 x 400 mm | 1 mm | +/- 0.5 mm or +/- 1% per inch | 1 mm | 1 mm | 0.1 mm minimum; 0.2 mm to ensure fit |
Additional Design for Manufacturing Tips
Cost Saving Tips
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a 3D printing technology (also known as additive manufacturing) commonly used for modeling, prototyping, and production applications. Each layer is created by extruding material from a nozzle to produce 3D objects.
FDM processes require support material, either breakaway or soluble, so it’s important to keep this in mind when choosing this process as it can affect the final part.