{"id":9216,"date":"2020-02-28T14:37:12","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T12:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambody.com\/blog\/?p=9216"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:48:17","slug":"dlp-sla-eco-version-of-3d-printing-files-saves-resin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambody.com\/blog\/dlp-sla-eco-version-of-3d-printing-files-saves-resin\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is DLP\/SLA Eco Version of 3D Printing Files and How It Saves Resin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Resin is impressive material for 3D printing which helps to craft smooth surfaces, highly detailed models and high-quality figurines. It provides numerous possibilities for post-processing and model finishing. However, its main drawback is the high price, which causes users to search for the best ways to save as much resin as possible. DLP\/SLA Eco version of 3D printing files is one of the methods to try in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Working with DLP\/SLA Eco version of STL files offered on Gambody \u2013 Premium 3D printing marketplace allows saving a considerable amount of resin without downscaling the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DLP\/SLA Eco Version of 3D Printing Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Modern resin 3D printers provide outstanding results even when used at home. DLP and SLA printers that work with resins are more expensive than FDM\/FFF 3D printers, and still, you can find affordable machines among them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since both a resin printer and resin material it uses for 3D printing are money-consuming, users wish to low down the costs of the final print. Gambody \u2013 Premium 3D printing marketplace came up with an impressive solution. It began to optimize DLP\/SLA Eco version of STL files for 3D printing models and figurines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when you wish to save resin and still receive a high-quality result while working with DLP\/SLA Eco version of 3D printing files, you need to be attentive. Do not forget about adding drain holes in hollowed-out models and follow other tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also:<\/strong> What I Need to Know After Buying a 3D Printer: Simple 3D Printing Guide for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Work with DLP\/SLA Eco Version of STL Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a print fails, it causes the most significant waste of resin. That is why it is so essential to use DLP\/SLA Eco version of STL files the correct way, with the best suitable settings and actions pre-taken in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow these best tips to economize on resin costs with DLP\/SLA Eco version of 3D printing files offered on Gambody \u2013 Premium 3D printing marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. How DLP\/SLA Eco STL Files Appear on Gambody<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each 3D printing model available on Gambody marketplace is adapted for most 3D printers. Thus there are several versions of STL files that are optimized for different types of 3D printers, including DLP\/SLA Eco variant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Star <\/a>Wars<\/a> Baby Yoda 3D printing model on Gambody.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This version of STL files on Gambody marketplace contains some hollowed-out parts to save resin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Download DLP\/SLA Eco 3D Printing Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you choose to save resin on your DLP or SLA 3D printer, you can download the DLP\/SLA Eco version of STL files after ordering your favourite model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DLP\/SLA Eco version of the Baby Yoda model<\/a> on Gambody.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These files include hollowed-out parts of the models, which is an essential step to take when it comes to lowering down your resin costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gambody team chose to make the wall thickness of 3.5mm in hollowed out parts. It is a perfect thickness that makes sure the walls are not too thin to cause the possible breaks off. It is still light enough to save the maximum amount of resin material during printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DLP\/SLA Eco version of the Baby Yoda 3D printing model<\/a> on Gambody.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

However, you still need to prepare DLP\/SLA Eco STL files version for printing in two main ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • By positioning model parts for the best-printed result;<\/li>
  • By adding drain holes to avoid bubbles of liquid inside.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    3. Prepare DLP\/SLA Eco STL Files for 3D Printing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Meshmixer, ChiTuBox and other slicing software help to prepare STL files for printing. They are used to automatically or manually place each printing part to a particular position which can lead to a better printing result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Every person likes to position the parts according to personal tastes and likes, experience and skills. Thus Gambody team leaves it to the natural taste of each user to manually add drain holes (also known as vent holes or escape tunnels). Users should apply these holes after the printing parts are given their final position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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