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3D printing guides

What to know before you order a 3D print: materials, technology, prices, files and more. Practical guides, free to read, written by the workshop that does the printing.

Our 3D printing guides

Pick a topic: each guide answers the questions people ask us before they order.

PLA vs PETG vs TPU: which material to choose?

A detailed comparison of the three FDM printing materials: properties, recommended uses, limits and a comparison table to match the material to your project. 8 min read.

How does FDM 3D printing work?

Fused filament printing explained step by step, from preparing the file to the finished part, with the key settings, the advantages and the limits. 9 min read.

How much does 3D printing cost?

The 5 factors behind the price, real parts we printed with their weight, print time and price, and practical ways to keep your budget down. 7 min read.

Replacing a broken part with 3D printing

A plastic part that's broken or impossible to find? The full process to reproduce it: modelling, materials, real examples and honest limits. 8 min read.

How to prepare an STL file for 3D printing

A step-by-step guide to getting your 3D file ready: accepted formats (STL, OBJ, STEP, 3MF), checks, free software and common mistakes to avoid. 7 min read.

FDM vs SLA: which technology to choose?

FDM and SLA (resin) compared on accuracy, cost, materials and strength, so you can choose the right technology for your project. 7 min read.

3D printing in Toulouse: a local service

Our 3D printing workshop in Toulouse: free collection, delivery in France and abroad, prototypes, custom parts, cosplay, car and motorbike parts. 6 min read.

Download a 3D model and get it printed

Step by step: find a free model, download the STL and send it for a quote. Which format to pick, which platforms to use and how to order. 5 min read.

Personalised goodies made by 3D printing

Magnets, keyrings, badges and made-to-measure objects: types of goodies, ideas by occasion, personalisation options, quantities and prices. 6 min read.

Ready to start your 3D printing project?

Now you know the basics, you can get your project going. If you already have a 3D file, our online order page works out the price from the file. If you don't, send us photos, a sketch or a description and we'll model the part in the workshop.

You can write to us in English through the contact form (photos and files welcome as attachments), on WhatsApp or by phone at +33 7 59 72 51 81, or by email at contact@toulouse3dprint.fr. To see everything we make, visit our 3D printing service page.

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