Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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Don't want your parts to break? Watch this video.

If you've been around 3D printing at all, you've probably heard that the Z axis is weaker than the XY plane. This can cause your parts to break and crack when pressure or impact is applied. And if you're not prepared or anticipating this, it can really mess up your day or your plans.

In this video, we explore how to design your 3D printed parts so that they're strong enough to do the job you need them to.

Let us know in the comments if there's something you'd like us to cover or a challenge that you're working through!

Video Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Why is z-axis strength important?
1:13 - What is anisotropy
2:41 - What makes the z-axis vulnerable
5:43 - Addressing functional requirements
6:39 - Bending die demo
11:51 - Let's review!

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