3D Wax Printing Resources

A red 3D-printed wax pattern under magnification beside its digital STL model and a purple precision component.

How We Review Your STL File

Learn what we assess during STL file and printability review, including dimensions, model volume, geometry, delicate features and production requirements.

How We Review Your STL File

Learn what we assess during STL file and printability review, including dimensions, model volume, geometry, delicate features and production requirements.

Long and compact purple wax models shown with aqua bounding boxes to illustrate model dimensions and solid volume.

Understanding Model Size and Volume

Learn how model volume and X, Y and Z dimensions determine whether an STL file meets the requirements for Standard 3D wax printing.

Understanding Model Size and Volume

Learn how model volume and X, Y and Z dimensions determine whether an STL file meets the requirements for Standard 3D wax printing.

3D Wax Printing for Jewelry Production

3D Wax Printing for Jewelry Production

Learn how 3D wax printing supports jewelry production quantities, design variations and consistent wax-pattern preparation from completed STL files.

3D Wax Printing for Jewelry Production

Learn how 3D wax printing supports jewelry production quantities, design variations and consistent wax-pattern preparation from completed STL files.

Fine Details in 3D-Printed Wax Patterns

Fine Details in 3D-Printed Wax Patterns

Learn how scale, feature dimensions, mesh quality and physical strength can affect fine details in 3D-printed wax patterns.

Fine Details in 3D-Printed Wax Patterns

Learn how scale, feature dimensions, mesh quality and physical strength can affect fine details in 3D-printed wax patterns.

3D Wax Printing in Investment Casting

3D Wax Printing in Investment Casting

See where 3D wax printing fits in the investment-casting process, from the completed STL file to the physical wax pattern and its handoff for casting.

3D Wax Printing in Investment Casting

See where 3D wax printing fits in the investment-casting process, from the completed STL file to the physical wax pattern and its handoff for casting.

From Digital Design to Wax Pattern

From Digital Design to Wax Pattern

Follow the journey from a completed customer-supplied STL file through printability review, production preparation and precision 3D wax printing.

From Digital Design to Wax Pattern

Follow the journey from a completed customer-supplied STL file through printability review, production preparation and precision 3D wax printing.