What is an STL file?
STL (Stereolithography) is the most widely used file format for 3D printing in the world. It contains the complete three-dimensional representation of a jewelry piece, described by thousands of triangles forming its surface with micrometric precision.
A jewelry STL file is created by a designer using software like Rhinoceros, ZBrush, Matrix or Blender. Once ready, the file is sent to a resin 3D printer, which reproduces the piece with extremely high precision — something impossible to achieve with hand-sculpted conventional wax.
How the complete process works
1. Digital design: the jeweler creates the piece in 3D software with all dimensions and details. 2. STL export: the model is exported in the industry-standard format. 3. 3D printing in castable resin: the printer reproduces the piece layer by layer at 25-50 micron resolution. 4. Direct casting: the castable resin piece is cast directly into gold, silver or platinum. 5. Finishing: polishing, stone setting and finalization.
Why use STL instead of traditional wax?
With STL files you get perfect reproducibility, speed, variety, cost reduction and scalability — production on demand or in series with no additional setup cost.
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