6 cost-saving design tips for 3d printed parts looking to save some money on your project? find below 6 ways to improve the cost efficiency of your 3d printed part
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reduce the size of your print scale the size of your model down, smaller prints make the prototyping process cheaper and more efficient
hollow out parts by default, prints are solid. Hollowing them out where possible will significantly reduce the volume of material used and print times
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replace solid parts with lattices despite sacrificing some of the part’s strength, lattice structures reduce the volume of material used while maintaining structural integrity
combine multiple parts into one print if your design is in multiple parts, try to combine them into a single print, this reduces the number of print jobs and eliminates the need for assembly
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limit tolerances ‘over-tolerancing’ parts can lead to increased complexities and expenses, so avoid if not necessary for your part’s function
use fewer walls walls often consume the most material, so if your print can afford to lose some strength, use fewer and save on material and print times
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