Polyprod is built around a very simple interface. This guide is a cheat sheet that reminds you how to use each tool and feature, with a short video for each one. Let's get started!
Polyprod opens many kinds of files, such as STL, OBJ and 3MF. Each format has its pros and cons:
STL: the most popular, well compressed and compatible with almost every 3D software. OBJ: very useful if you work with textures or materials. 3MF: made for 3D printing, it stores many separate parts in a single file.
The sinterbox is a powerful tool that saves you a lot of time: it gathers your small parts into a box with holes, in seconds.
It makes the cleaning step much easier: once the parts are cleaned, you just break the sinterbox.
Automatic 3D nesting is a must-have for SLS print jobs: it decreases the print volume and the print time, and saves your own time.
Use packing constraints to get an even better print result.
Measuring the density of each layer is a good way to understand how heat is distributed in your print. Big density variations also show that your packing is not optimal.
An even density through the whole print increases your overall print quality.
Missing a collision in your print job can be a nightmare. With this tool, you are notified of any collision between parts.
Avoiding collisions saves you a lot of time and money.
Polyprod Standard is free. Polyprod Pro adds unlimited files, commercial use and Mesh++ for Autodesk Fusion.
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