Prepare your model, choose materials, and understand nozzle, layer, and build-plate options.
Upload a watertight model in STL, 3MF, or STP format. Check scale, wall thickness, and orientation before ordering.
Remove hidden internal geometry, repair non-manifold edges, and avoid paper-thin surfaces that cannot be printed reliably.
Choose a filament based on strength, heat resistance, outdoor durability, and surface finish.
The tip opening defines how wide each extruded line can be. A wider tip lays down more material per pass—helpful for speed and rigid structures—while a narrower tip preserves small features. Choose a size that matches your layer height and how the part will be used.
0.2 mm
Our finest tip option. Choose it when visible quality matters more than build time—small lettering, thin ribs, and smooth cosmetic surfaces benefit most.
Comfortable layer range: 0.06–0.10 mm with this tip.
Excellent finish on tiny features. Great for parts that will be viewed up close.
Slow on larger volumes. Benefits from clean filament and moderate print speeds to reduce jams.
Display models, small mechanisms, embossed labels, and decorative pieces.
0.4 mm
The setup we suggest for most orders. It balances speed, stiffness, and surface quality across common filaments from PLA to PETG and ABS.
Typical layers: 0.12–0.24 mm; 0.20 mm is a reliable everyday choice.
Works well across a wide range of part sizes without exotic tuning.
Very fine embossing under about 1 mm may look softer than with a 0.2 mm tip.
Enclosures, brackets, mounts, and iterative prototypes.
0.6 mm
Deposits material quickly using wider lines. A good fit when lead time counts and a little extra surface texture is acceptable.
Practical layer range: 0.20–0.36 mm, depending on part size.
Shorter run times on medium and large jobs. Strong walls with fewer outline passes.
Small holes and tight corners appear less sharp. Higher material use per part.
Shop fixtures, tooling, large housings, and functional parts with relaxed tolerances.
0.8 mm
Intended for large, straightforward shapes where minutes saved outweigh surface refinement. Pairs well with taller layers for thick, resilient walls.
Often printed at 0.28–0.48 mm on this tip.
Fastest route for oversized prints and solid blanks.
Not ideal for tight tolerances or delicate surface detail. Support cleanup can leave bolder marks.
Large fixtures, form studies, architectural mock-ups, and continuous spiral (vase) forms.
Layer height is the setting that controls how refined your print looks — how smooth the surfaces are and how sharp small details appear. Think of it like the resolution of a photo: higher detail means cleaner curves, less visible texture, and crisper fine features.
Not sure what to pick? Standard quality works well for most orders. You can always choose a higher detail level if the look of the part is especially important.
The underside of your print picks up the texture of the surface it is built on.
Pick a finish based on whether the bottom of the part will be seen in the final product.
