Knowledge Base
Making “Out of This World” prototype parts takes a team of dedicated professionals. You are part of the team. A little known fact: The way your file is prepared makes a significant difference in delivered part quality.
Making Quality Parts
Making “Out of This World Prototype” parts takes a team of dedicated professionals. You are part of the team. Quality IN yields quality OUT. A little known fact: The way your file is prepared makes a significant difference in delivered part quality.
Get to Know Your .stl
Glossary
Prototyping technologies improve and new technologies emerge. The Planet only provides its customers with the processes needed to make the best parts in the business. The following is a list of terms we think will be helpful to you as an engineer or designer.
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STL File Tutorials
The way an .stl file is setup is the single largest determining factor of part surface quality. Please use the instructions on the right as a guide to prepping your .stl files before submitting them to the planet.
Solid Edge
Siemens UGS CAD Package
Solid Works
CAD Package from Solid Works
ProEngineer
PTC CAD/CAM/CAE Solution
AutoCAD
CAD software from Autodesk
Autodesk Inventor
3D package for AutoCAD users
AutoCAD Mechanical
2D mechanical design software
Rhino
NURBS Modeling for Windows
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk 3D modeling software
Form Z
3D modeling from AutoDesSys
Services
Planet Poly Jet
Similar to Hi-Res SLA
Planet Cast
Production and concept models
Machine Planet
Machined metal parts
Planet SLA
SLA Prototyping
Knowledgebase
- Great Parts & Poor Design
- Get to know your .stl file
- Strategic value of Prototypes
- Specifying Clear Parts
- Threaded Inserts in Product Assys
- Materials Information
Custom Services