Knowledge Base

Quality articles for engineers and designers to learn about 3D printing. Written by 3D printing experts, curated by 3D Hubs.

Chapter 1

Basic Manufacturing Principles

The Additive Manufacturing Process Additive Manufacturing Technologies: An Overview The Advantages of 3D Printing

and 4 more

Chapter 2

Quick Tips Before You Start

3D Printing STL files: A step-by-step guide How to reduce the cost of 3D Printing 3D Printing geometry restrictions

and 3 more

Chapter 3

Manufacturing Processes Explained

Introduction to FDM 3D printing Introduction to SLA 3D Printing Introduction to SLS 3D Printing

and 8 more

Chapter 4

Post Processing & Finishing

Post processing for FDM printed parts Post processing for SLA printed parts Post processing for SLS printed parts Surface Finishes of CNC Machined Parts

Chapter 5

Design Guidelines

How to design parts for FDM 3D Printing Selecting the optimal shell and infill parameters for FDM 3D Printing How to design parts for SLA 3D Printing

and 7 more

Chapter 6

Common Design Features

Enclosure design for 3D Printing: A step-by-step guide How to design Snap-fit Joints for 3D Printing How to assemble 3D Printed parts with Threaded Fasteners

and 2 more

Chapter 7

Material Considerations

FDM 3D Printing materials compared PLA vs. ABS: What's the difference? 3D printed Injection Molds: Materials Compared

and 3 more

Chapter 8

CAD & File Preparation

3D Modeling CAD Software Simulations in 3D Printing Understand and fix common STL file errors How to prepare a technical drawing for CNC machining

Chapter 9

Applications

3D Printing for Grips, Jigs and Fixtures 3D Printing low-run injection molds Producing low-cost cast metal parts using 3D Printing

and 4 more

Chapter 10

Appendix

The definitive 3D Printing glossary Standard Drill Bit Sizes for CNC machining (Conversion Tables) Injection Molding SPI surface finishes

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