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Watertight mesh

A closed, gap-free surface intended to bound a solid volume.

Watertightness is useful for many solid-print workflows, but the term can hide different validation rules. It does not prove that a part is strong, dimensionally accurate, printable in the selected orientation, or safe for a critical use.

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Reference article · Last reviewed October 17, 2026 · Product information is not engineering certification.

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