Guides
Custom Light Boxes: How We Build Them
Laser-cut acrylic, UV-printed artwork, a 3D printed case, and COB LED lighting — here's exactly how a custom light box comes together.
Aug 25 2026
Why Choose Ready to Print 3D
Veteran owned, 1,500+ orders, 14+ printers, and every part inspected before it ships. Here's what actually sets Ready to print 3D apart.
Aug 25 2026
Under-Extrusion vs. Over-Extrusion: How to Tell the Difference
Thin, gappy walls or swollen, blobbed ones? Here's how to tell under-extrusion and over-extrusion apart, and exactly what fixes each one.
Aug 22 2026
How to Get a Custom Quote From RTP3D
What to send us, what happens after you reach out, and what actually affects price — everything you need to know before requesting a...
Aug 21 2026
Custom Product Design: Concept to Finished Part
From a rough idea to a finished part — here's how our custom product design process works, from CAD to material choice to finishing.
Aug 21 2026
NFC Business Cards & Keytags Explained
Custom digital business cards and NFC keytags, with the chip recessed right into the part. Here's what a tap can do and how we...
Aug 21 2026
3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering: How It Works
From a cracked stock to a missing boat vent — here's exactly how we take a broken or discontinued part from 3D scan to...
Aug 21 2026
How Laser Cutting Works (And What We Use It For)
We added laser cutting to the shop. Here's how it works, what it's good for, and how it pairs with 3D printing and UV...
Aug 21 2026
