STL
The most common format for 3D printing STL is a 3D file format whereby the model is composed of triangular mesh geometry It is a simple format that is storageefficient and can be easily imported into a slicing software and printed quickly
FILE FORMATS EXPLAINED 1 STP/.STEP 2 OBJ
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A file format similar to STL A key difference is that OBJ files can store colour, texture and material information and not just solely geometrical data It is, however, worth noting that colour and texture data are stored in a separate file, which can add to complexity
IGS/IGES
A file format similar to STP Both IGS ( iges) and STP files contain more detailed information than STL and OBJ files; however, IGES files are generally larger in size So if you need to send CAD designs via email, using an STP format can often help reduce the attachment size
STP ( step) files are better suited for curved designs or when you need an extremely accurate model Though STEP is more complex, it contains more information than STL files and is easier to edit and repair after being exported STEP is also often considered the best file format for sharing 3D models as it is a neutral file type It is worth noting that the higher the model accuracy, the larger the file www.hlhrapid.com
