Min Wall Supported: 0.8mm (Unpolished) · 1.0mm (Polished)
Min Wall Free: 0.9mm (Unpolished) · 1.0mm (Polished)
Min Wire Supported: 1.3mm (Unpolished) · 1.5mm (Polished)
Min Wire Free: 1.5mm (Unpolished) · 2.0mm (Polished)
Min Embossed Detail: 0.7mm (Unpolished) · 0.8mm (Polished)
Min Engraved Detail: 0.7mm (Unpolished) · 0.8mm (Polished)
Min Bounding Box: x+y+z >= 7.5mm
Max Bounding Box: 230x180x310mm (Unpolished) · 150x150x150mm (Polished)
Min Escape Hole: 4mm (1 hole) · 2mm (2 holes) · Big models require multiple holes
Interlocking or Enclosed Part?: Yes
Multiple Part per STL: Yes
Clearance: 0.5mm
Accuracy: ± 0.15mm, then ± 0.15% of longest axis
Design Tips
Polished Alumide will take off some of the details
The polishing media can take off up to 0.1mm of the surface. For small details, this can rub away the sharp corners of your details and make them less crisp.
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