Wall Thickness Analysis
This tool enables wall thickness analysis in 3D CAD models directly in the browser or on the server. Critical areas with wall thickness that is too low or too high can be identified early.
The analysis helps designers, engineers, and technical specialists optimize parts for manufacturing, 3D printing, and industrial applications.
What is wall thickness analysis used for?
Correct wall thickness is crucial for strength, weight, manufacturability, and production cost.
Typical applications:
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing
- Injection molding and plastics engineering
- Mechanical engineering and product development
- Cast and metal parts
- Optimization of technical designs
Which areas are analyzed?
The tool analyzes the geometry of the 3D model and identifies critical wall thickness areas.
Among other things, it checks:
- areas with walls that are too thin
- excessive material thickness
- critical transitions and geometries
- potential manufacturing issues
- local weak points in the model
How does wall thickness analysis work?
- Upload 3D file
- Import and analyze geometry
- Calculate wall thickness
- Mark critical areas
- Visualize analysis results
The analysis can run locally in the browser or on the server depending on the file format.
Supported formats
- STEP / STP
- STL
- OBJ
- other 3D formats depending on configuration
Typical benefits of the analysis
- early error detection
- optimization of material usage and weight
- improved manufacturability
- reduction of production issues
- better quality of technical parts
Current limitations
- Very large assemblies may be processed more slowly
- Complex free-form surfaces require more computing power
- Accuracy depends on model quality
- File size currently limited to 80 MB per file