Change model thickness intelligently

My model's wall thickness is below 3mm on some parts. How do I increase wall thickness only on those parts which are below? Using which tool?

If there is none, how do I generally increase wall thickness?

Best regards
mimearts

Hello,

you should post a sample picture and state what programm you are using.

On some occasions, and depending on the material, even smaller details may print, but it is a risk. I have seen both cases: Sandstone figure with 2mm arms, and other material meeting the wall thickness requirements with broken parts.

You should answer my question.

I do not know of any automatic tools, your best bet is probably to use blender with the wall thickness script by Eric Finley :

https://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&goto=8790

Kind regards,

Stijn

You should use the wall thickening tool.

Many programs have a tool that can move a face along it's normal (perpendicular to the surface). Apply that to all the faces at once and you get thicker walls.

E.g. in Blender, use Sculpt mode and the Layer tool.