Guides

Under-Extrusion vs. Over-Extrusion: How to Tell the Difference

Thin, gappy walls or swollen, blobbed ones? Here's how to tell under-extrusion and over-extrusion apart, and exactly what fixes each one.
Aug 22 2026
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How to Get a Custom Quote From RTP3D

What to send us, what happens after you reach out, and what actually affects price — everything you need to know before requesting a...
Aug 21 2026
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Custom Product Design: Concept to Finished Part

From a rough idea to a finished part — here's how our custom product design process works, from CAD to material choice to finishing.
Aug 21 2026
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NFC Business Cards & Keytags Explained

Custom digital business cards and NFC keytags, with the chip recessed right into the part. Here's what a tap can do and how we...
Aug 21 2026
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3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering: How It Works

From a cracked stock to a missing boat vent — here's exactly how we take a broken or discontinued part from 3D scan to...
Aug 21 2026
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How Laser Cutting Works (And What We Use It For)

We added laser cutting to the shop. Here's how it works, what it's good for, and how it pairs with 3D printing and UV...
Aug 21 2026
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50 Useful Things to 3D Print (Beginner to Advanced)

50 real project ideas across home, kitchen, desk, workshop, gifts, and garden — sorted so you know exactly what to print next.
Aug 21 2026
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UV Printing Explained: What It Is and How We Use It

UV printing lets us put full-color, textured graphics directly onto wood, metal, acrylic, and more. Here's how it works and the equipment behind it.
Aug 15 2026
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