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Topic: how I Can check the model before printing

Hey Everyone!
I've got one question and I need some help.
Finally I've finished my model and I'd like to print it later.
Anybody knows where I can check if my model is property modelled ?
I would be really thankful for help.

2 Reply by wardjr

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Re: how I Can check the model before printing

You can use Netfabb basic or the online service Netfabb.com
Or you can load it into Repetier Host and it will tell you if the object is manifold or not but doesn't really help fix the problems.  The most important step is to slice the object and look through the G-code preview in RH layer by layer to see exactly what the printer is going to do.

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3 Reply by fred_dot_u

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Re: how I Can check the model before printing

Meshmixer (free) will also do an analysis and point out non-manifold locations, although I've found it sometimes indicates a fail point where there is none, but only on the very complex models.

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Re: how I Can check the model before printing

^Everything they said...

Also, just to be clear, you need to process the .stl file from whatever design software you are using, and then check the .stl using the above methods.  I don't know of many CAD programs that have a function or plugin for checking models natively.

As far as avoiding non-manifold issues, you are best to avoid creating areas with zero-thickness geometry.  Below are some examples:
http://soliforum.com/i/?B8gX0oz.png

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Re: how I Can check the model before printing

I'm really thankful for help. I've also been looking for some websites with topic like this. And I've found 3d-button.com I think its also nice. I like websites what you reccomended me because I had some problems and everything can be fixed now. If you know more websites just let me know smile