Ceramics

Design Specifications
Minimum Wall Thickness
3 to 6 mm
Minimum Details
2 mm
Accuracy
±3% (adds 1 mm of glaze)
Maximum Size
200 x 150 x 150 mm
Clearance
4 mm
 

Wall Thickness

In 3D printing, wall thickness refers to the distance between one surface of your model and
the opposite sheer surface.
Wall thickness defines the strength of your model; therefore, the minimum wall thickness of
your design will be defined by the size of your model. In general, larger models need to be
stronger. If the sum of the dimensions of your model is between 120 and 200 mm, you
should use walls that are at least 3 mm thick. When the sum of the dimensions is greater
than 201 mm but smaller than 300 mm, a minimal wall thickness of 4 mm is recommended.
When the sum is larger than 301 mm, the walls should have a minimum thickness of 6mm.
These minimum values are a general guide but keep in mind that large pieces should have
thick walls.

The maximum wall thickness is a lot easier. If your walls stay below 15 mm in thickness,
you will be fine. Thicker sections will generate too much internal stress, causing the item to
crack or even break.

Minimum Feature Size

A feature should have a minimum size of 2 mm to come out nicely. The glazing reduces the
definition of features because it adds an additional layer of up to 1.5 mm on top of the piece.
Rounded Corners

For an even application of the glaze, avoid sharp edges as much as possible. We
recommend applying a fillet with a minimum radius of 2.0 mm to sharp corners. Also, any
joining faces should have a minimum radius of 2.0 mm.
Glazing (thickness)

The glaze will add thickness to features and can add up to a maximum of 1.5 mm in
thickness. However, because of the nature of glazing, some geometries may cause uneven
distribution of the glaze. An example of this is the bottom of the inside of a cup where the
glaze will be thicker than on the sides.

Clearance

Unlike Polyamide, it’s impossible to have moving parts in a ceramic design. Pieces that "fit"
together are difficult, but if you must build this into your design, please keep a clearance of
4 mm.
Engraved Text and Surface Details

When placing embossed text on your design, the minimum point size for raised text is 36
points or 12.7 mm (0.5 inch), and it must stick out by at least 2 mm. For engraved text, your
text will need to be a little larger to take into account the thickness of the glazing. We
recommend a minimum size of 60 points or 21.2 mm (0.83 inch) for engravings, with a
depth of at least 3 mm.