[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":109},["ShallowReactive",2],{"B6LQsf7-xSDaOH-6do7TYYt-gNeWPKtg3Xa2xkrGP-o":3,"article_great-solidworks-evaluation-tools-for-3d-printing_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":107,"_apollo:identified":108},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","great-solidworks-evaluation-tools-for-3d-printing","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":106},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":29,"content":30,"date":31,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":32,"masterings":42,"globalTags":56,"products":80,"disciplines":91,"seo":95,"__typename":105},"cG9zdDoxNjUwMQ==","Great SOLIDWORKS evaluation tools for 3D printing","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fgreat-solidworks-evaluation-tools-for-3d-printing","\u003Cp>SOLIDWORKS is one of the best CAD software programs for designing 3D…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":28},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":23,"thumbnail":25,"srcSet":26,"sizes":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fsolidworks.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fsolidworks-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fsolidworks.jpg.webp 588w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fsolidworks-300x168.jpg.webp 300w","(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>SOLIDWORKS is one of the best CAD software programs for designing 3D printed models, not just because of its convenience and parametric modeling,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>but also its support of a variety of evaluation tools assisting the 3D printing process.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>1、Print3D\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"109\" height=\"26\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602144929_7615.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16503\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\nPrint3D is a SOLIDWORKS feature designated for 3D printing, it includes different features assisting the printing process before export.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>i. Printer library for previewing the model with the printer volume\nii. Orient and scale model before export, auto-calculate the maximum scale for your model\niii. Export to file for 3D print: stl, 3mf, amf\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>iiii. Preview model with building analysis of angle, layer height, thickness\u002Fgap, material, slices and faces required support\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>2、Export OptionsExport is the key function from SOLIDWORKS to 3D print, where export resolution directly affects the model quality and the file size.Using deviation, angle, maximum facet size and preview settings can help to define the most suitable resolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145003_2013.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16504\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145003_2013.png.webp 443w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145003_2013-300x140.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>3、Thickness Analysis\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"161\" height=\"33\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145030_9177.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16505\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\nIdentify thin regions to prevent potential wall thickness failure or flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>4、Geometry Analysis\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"171\" height=\"81\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145103_5275.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16506\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\nFor surface bodies and import bodies, checking insignificant geometry, sharp angles and discontinuous geometry.\nCheck for import bodies, checking invalid geometry and open surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>5、Section View\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145128_9347.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16507\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\nSimulate slicing for the printing process.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After section view, we can further evaluate the slices.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Section Properties\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Provide information for an entire section, e.g. surface area and center of mass.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"72\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145230_8709.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16508\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Measure\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"61\" height=\"62\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145303_9178.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16509\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Provide information for the selected items, e.g. thickness and dimension.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>6、Interference Detection\nValidate the ability to assemble the model.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"85\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145329_6522.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16510\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Clearance Verification\nValidate the clearance in assemblies.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"77\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002F20200602145342_2615.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16511\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>The above evaluation tools can help you to validate the 3D printed model and provide the information needed for the printing process early in the design stage. 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