For Solidworks users

General Discussion
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I have used SW since 2007 and have been certified since 2010. I have owned 3D printers for three years. So, I will share what little I know…

When trying to get the best surface resolution from your STL file, use these four tips.

  1. Save as STL
  2. Open Options box
  3. Don’t worry so much about the actual numerical value here, just slide to within a 1/4 inch of the right
  4. I typically use about 6 degrees which works for me
    Your units must match the units you will using in the print. It doesn’t matter inch or metric, but it MUST match.

That’s all there is to it. Happy printing.