Common 3D printing problems: What makes your 3D file non-printable
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Sculpteo is your additive manufacturing production center from
1-100k parts. With 30+ materials for any application, you’ll get the parts you need in just a few clicks.
Sculpteo is your additive manufacturing production center from 1-100k parts. With 30+ materials for any application, you’ll get the parts you need in just a few clicks.
Sculpteo is your additive manufacturing production center from 1-100k parts. With 30+ materials for any application, you’ll get the parts you need in just a few clicks.
Improve your business strategy and speed up your innovation by using our online 3D printing service. Benefit from the expertise of 3D printing professionals and start manufacturing high-quality products thanks to our cutting edge 3D printing technologies.
You design it
Create your 3D design in any CAD software you want. We handle over 40 different file formats to answer all your 3D printing needs.
We 3D print it
Industrial 3D printers produce your prototypes and end-use parts with the highest attention to quality by our professional operators.
You receive it
Sculpteo’s 3D printing service ships your 3D printed parts anywhere in the world from our 3D printing factories in Paris and San Francisco.
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Technologies and finishes
Sculpteo offers professional quality 3D printing services, using advanced industrial 3D printers, a wide range of materials and high-end finishes. Using a variety of technologies such as selective laser sintering (SLS), stereolithography (SLA), fused filament deposition (FDM), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Sculpteo is able to meet a multitude of needs, ranging from rapid prototyping to the production of functional and robust parts. Projects submitted to Sculpteo are made of a variety of materials, such as plastic, resin or metal, allowing them to meet specific criteria for strength, durability and aesthetics in each sector, whether it is the industry, of architecture, or product design.
For each model, Sculpteo offers advanced finishing services, including polishing, chemical smoothing and dyeing, which ensure flawless surfaces and custom colors. Technologies such as PolyJet and sintering processes provide high precision for the manufacture of functional prototypes or final parts.
Whether for designers looking to produce unique concepts or for sectors such as aeronautics, medical or robotics, Sculpteo treats each project with care, optimizing the 3D files provided to ensure results in line with expectations, while controlling costs.
Thanks to its expertise in additive manufacturing and the use of cutting-edge technologies, Sculpteo offers solutions adapted to each stage, from prototyping to the production of complex metal parts. Each project is taken care of with meticulous attention to detail, and quality is ensured by a dedicated team, making Sculpteo a key partner for demanding sectors. Engineering services can find a tailor-made solution at Sculpteo, regardless of the origin or complexity of their project.
Find out the manufacturing support adapted to your 3D printing projects.
Our online printing service is adapted to:
Sculpteo’s online 3D printing service gives you access to the most professional 3D printing technologies and materials. Create plastic functional parts, functional prototypes, metal 3D printed industrial parts, and visual prototypes with resin materials for a smooth surface finish. From Nylon to Stainless Steel, Sculpteo’s offering all the different materials needed to enhance your manufacturing process.
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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS technology) is a powder bed technology, ideal for prototyping and production.
HP Multi Jet Fusion is a Multi-agent / Powder bed technology, ideal for prototyping and production.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) deposits melted filament, layer by layer. It is ideal for prototyping and production.
Stereolithography (SLA) is photochemical process curing liquid resin. It is ideal for prototyping.
Digital Light Processing (DLP) / Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is a photochemical process curing liquid resin. It is ideal for prototyping and production.
Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) is a photochemical process curing liquid. It is ideal for prototyping and production.
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) / Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is a powder-bed technology, ideal for prototyping and production.
Metal Filament deposits melted filament layer by layer. It is ideal for prototyping and production.
Binder Jetting is a binding agent / Bed powder technology. Ideal for production.
3D printing applications are numerous and all sectors can benefit from its advantages for their proof of concept, prototyping, production or tooling processes. Sculpteo’s online services are used in many different industries. Get inspired by all the benefits of 3D printing!
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Here is a list of the most common 3D printing problems . We are going to help you avoid non-printable files!
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Our service offers a range of printing processes, including Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM).
Select the 3D printing material and finishing options you need, and let our professional 3D printing service handle the rest. Your parts will be manufactured in our 3D printing factory and delivered to your door in a matter of days. Be at the forefront of innovation and get your 3D printed parts today.
Using a 3D printing service such as Sculpteo is an efficient solution to get your file 3D printed. Upload your STL file, select your material, technology and finishes and get an instant free quote. You will receive your 3D printed objects in just a few days. Thanks to its great capabilities, Sculpteo’s printing service offers a wide range of technologies (SLS, MJF, FDM, SLA, etc.) as well as many materials, from nylon to aluminum.
The cost of 3D printing varies based on factors such as material type, print volume, print time, print quality, and technology used. Materials like rPET, Titanium or Nylon PA12 have different costs, and larger or more complex prints generally incur higher expenses. The type of 3D printing technology, whether FDM, SLA, or SLS, can also influence costs. If using a service bureau such as Sculpteo, costs include material, machine time, and additional finishing if needed. Design complexity, print resolution, and color requirements can further impact the overall expense. To get an accurate estimate, you can upload your 3D file and get an instant quote for your project.
For best results, we suggest uploading in .STL or .OBJ format, as they are the most common file formats.
You can upload a 3D file in any of the following formats: .3DM (Rhino), .3DS (3D Studio), .3MF, .AC3D, .ASE (3D Studio), .CATPART, .CATPRODUCT, .CGR (CATIA), .COB (TrueSpace), .DAE (Collada), .DXF (AutoCAD), .IAM / .IPT (Autodesk Inventor), .IGES / .IGS, .KMZ (Google Earth), .LWO (LightWave), .MD2/MD3 (Quake), .OFF, .PLY (Stanford), .PRC, .Q3O (Quick3D), .RAR, .SAT, .SCAD (OpenSCAD), .SKP (Sketchup 2008 or before), .SLDPRT, .SLDASM (SolidWorks), .STEP (ISO 10303), .TGZ, .U3D, .VRML, .X_T (Parasolid), .ZIP
Using an online 3D printing service is the cheapest way to 3D print, as you don’t have to invest in expensive 3D printing equipment, you just have to order your 3D printed parts.
Some 3D printing techniques are more affordable and accessible than others. FDM is one of the most afforable and accessible technique, as machines and 3D printing materials are cheaper. Naturally, industrial 3D printing technologies such as Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) or Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) requering bigger and more expensive 3D printing machines. However your choice will depend on the nature of your project, your manufacturing requirements and the result you are excepting.
Using an online 3D printing service allow to access more different technologies and different 3D printing material such as resins, plastics or metals without having to invest a lot of money. Buying a 3D printer can be expensive; the machine itself, the maintenance and the operators needed to 3D print the part, all of this can be costly. A 3D printing service can also be used as a transition while implementing additive manufacturing into your business strategy, to get a better understanding of the advantage of this technology, while benefiting from a support of 3D printing experts. Using a 3D printing service will help you with your rapid prototyping processes, the creation of functional prototypes, production of custom devices, and so on!
If you are looking for more advanced printing processes such as Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), or Stereolithography (SLA), we recommend using professional services.