Graduation

Graduation Project Prints

Print service for graduation and student projects — with guidance on deadlines, budget, and file prep checklists.

Quick answer

For a graduation project, quote and order at least a week before the deadline, since orders take 3–7 days on average. You can check the price by uploading a file without signing up; use SLA/DLP resin for display pieces and FDM for working demos, and files in the same process and material share a single minimum order amount.

Typical delivery
3–7 days
Typical delivery
After order confirmation
Order ahead
1 week+
Order ahead
Before your submission date
Auto-quote
No sign-up
Auto-quote
Upload a file to see the price
Materials
30+
Materials
FDM · SLA · DLP

How we help with graduation projects

  • Deadline planning

    Delivery counseling aligned to submission and exhibition dates.

  • Budget first

    Check the price instantly with auto-quote — no sign-up.

  • File prep guides

    Wall thickness, supports, and mesh errors to check before printing.

  • No file? Still possible

    Create an AI 3D model from a photo or request 3D modeling.

  • Exhibition finishing

    Sanding and painting for a polished display piece.

Process

Start from wherever you are

Start with no file or just a file. If your file is already checked, order straight from auto-quote.

  1. Start here · I have no file

    STEP 1

    Create a 3D file

    Generate an AI 3D model from a photo, or request modeling for precise dimensions.

    Output

    Print-ready 3D file

    Photo to 3D
  2. Start here · I have a file

    STEP 2

    Check the file

    Check units, wall thickness, mesh errors, and splitting needs with the free checker.

    Output

    Checked file

    Free STL check
  3. Start here · My file is checked

    STEP 3

    Auto-quote & order

    Choose process, material, and options while watching the price fit your budget.

    Output

    Order confirmed

    Get auto-quote
  4. STEP 4

    Print & finish

    Printed with the right process, then sanded or painted as needed.

    Output

    Your printed project

  5. STEP 5

    Inspect & deliver

    Dimensions and finish are checked before shipping. Typically 3–7 days.

    Output

    Ready to submit

Schedule

Recommended schedule, counted back from submission

Finish ordering at least a week ahead to leave room for production and shipping — and a little more for setup and finishing.

  • File prep · checkD-21 ~ D-14

    Units, wall thickness, mesh errors

  • Quote · options · orderD-14 ~ D-10

    Fit your budget with auto-quote

  • Print · finish · shipD-10 ~ D-3

    Typically 3–7 days

  • Setup · final touchesD-3 ~ Due

    Buffer

D-21D-14D-7DueOrder no later than · D-7

Example schedule. It varies with size, quantity, and finishing — contact us first if your timeline is tight.

Process & Material

Pick the process and material for your piece

One project can be split by part, printed with different processes, then assembled.

Presentation · exhibition

SLA · DLP · Resin + paint

Smooth surfaces and fine detail for a polished display.

Surface quality
Strength
Cost efficiency
Structure · working demo

FDM · PETG · ABS

Tough for assembly, fastening, and repeated demos.

Surface quality
Strength
Cost efficiency
Large sculpture

FDM · PLA · split prints

Split beyond the build volume and assembled — budget-friendly.

Surface quality
Strength
Cost efficiency

Bars compare general tendencies; results vary with geometry, thickness, and finishing.

Real Output

Real 3D printing work by WOW3D

Parts we printed in-house on FDM, SLA and DLP machines. See more in the print gallery.

  • Architecture graduation model parts — PLA FDM 3D printed part by WOW3D

    Architecture graduation model parts

    FDM · PLA

  • Mac mini storage tray — PLA FDM 3D printed part by WOW3D

    Mac mini storage tray

    FDM · PLA

  • Small electronic components — PETG FDM 3D printed part by WOW3D

    Small electronic components

    FDM · PETG

  • Bluetooth speaker housing — PLA FDM 3D printed part by WOW3D

    Bluetooth speaker housing

    FDM · PLA

File Checklist

Check these 5 things before printing

Changes after ordering push your schedule back. Checking these first prevents last-minute edits.

  1. 1

    Units · real size

    Saved in mm and at the intended real-world size.

    mm

  2. 2

    Minimum wall

    Walls that are too thin can break or blur during printing.

    FDM 1.0mm · Resin 0.6mm

  3. 3

    Mesh errors

    Holes and flipped faces affect quotes and print quality.

    Auto-repair

  4. 4

    Splitting

    Pieces larger than the build volume are split and assembled.

    Large pieces

  5. 5

    Support placement

    Decide which faces must stay free of support marks.

    Visible faces

Bundle Order

Bundle your project files into one order

Add multiple files to the cart and order at once — the minimum order amount applies only once per process and material.

FDM · PLA

BodyBaseParts
Minimum applied once

SLA · Resin

Detail parts
Minimum applied once

Ways to fit your budget

  1. Check the first price with auto-quote
  2. Lower infill on hidden interiors
  3. Collect project files into one order

Frequently asked questions

Q

How early should I order a graduation print?

Receipt often takes about 3–7 days after confirmation — we recommend quoting and ordering at least a week ahead.

Q

Can students use auto-quote without signing up?

Yes. Upload a file and check pricing without creating an account.

Q

What should I check in a graduation project file?

Units (mm), wall thickness, mesh errors, split needs, and support placement.

Q

Can I print without a 3D file?

Yes. Create an AI 3D model from a product photo (JPG/PNG) and continue to auto-quote and order. For precise dimensions or drawings, request 3D modeling to get a print-ready file.

Q

Which process suits display pieces vs. working demos?

For presentation and display appearance, consider SLA/DLP resin; for structure and working demos, FDM. You can also split parts across processes and assemble them.

Q

What if my piece is too large for the printer?

Pieces larger than the build volume are split, printed, and assembled. See the large-print splitting guide for split lines and joining.

Q

Can I order several project files at once?

Yes. Add multiple files to the cart and order together — the minimum order amount applies once per process and material (separately for different materials).

Q

Can you handle painting and other finishing?

Sanding, painting, and curing options can be selected at the quote stage. Finishing can extend production time, so leave room in your schedule.

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Get started now

Have a file? Auto-quote. Need modeling? Continue via inquiry.