Also called: STL repair, model fixing
Not every 3D file is ready to print. Files can have holes, errors, walls that are too thin, or be the wrong size. File repair and print prep fixes these problems so your part prints properly.
Good for
- Files downloaded online that won't print
- Models that need resizing
- Large models that must be split into pieces
- Adding keys or pins for assembly
How it works
- You upload your file.
- The shop checks it for errors and printability.
- They repair, scale, hollow, or split it as needed.
- The prepared file goes to print.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Saves failed prints
- Makes downloaded models usable
- Large models split cleanly with alignment pins
Cons
- Badly broken files may need redesign instead
Questions to ask the shop
- Is my file printable as-is?
- Does it need to be split, and how will pieces join?
Common questions
Why won't my file print? Common reasons: holes in the model, overlapping parts, walls that are too thin, or the wrong scale. Many shops fix these quickly.
Related services
3D modelling / CAD design · FDM printing · Resin printing
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