WHY ENGINEERS USE 3D PRINTING
DfM FEEDBACK
Build and edit your quote online. Review your parts for manufacturability and assess the cost of different materials, processes and lead times for your project in real time.
READILY AVAILABLE CAPACITY
Benefit from our FDM 3D Print Farm to access instantly available capacity. Our manufacturing partners are both local and overseas.
QUALITY & RELIABILITY
Our dedicated team to ensure your parts consistently meet your quality expectations. We also offer phone, email and chat support for any concerns or questions you may have.
3D PRINTING FOR LOW-COST
& FAST PROTOTYPING
FDM SERVICE & CAPABILITIES
Our platform will allow you to rapidly verify your designs with low-cost prototypes. Simply upload your parts, get a quote, and go into production in less than 5 minutes.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum build size: 500 x 500 x 500 mm
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Standard lead time: 4 business days
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Dimensional accuracy: ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm
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Layer height: 100-300 μm
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Infill: 20-100%
FDM MANUFACTURING STANDARDS
We manufacture your parts according to strict manufacturing standards. A verification of these requirements is included in our inspection report that is shipped with every order.
SPECIFICATIONS
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A dimensional accuracy of ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.5 mm
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Consistent surface finish with no bumps or delamination. Marks left by retraction and layer changing are acceptable.
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All support material is removed such that the supported surface has a consistent finish.
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All parts are printed with 3 outline / perimeter shells or a wall thickness of 1.2 mm.
AVAILABLE MATERIALS FOR FDM
Below is a list of our standard materials for FDM 3D printing. To instantly compare material prices, upload your parts to our online platform.
MATERIAL GROUPS
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Prototyping PLA
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Nylon
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PETG
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PEI
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ASA
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ABS
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TPU
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PC
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR FDM
Below summarises the recommended and technically feasible values for the most common features encountered in 3D printed parts.
MATERIAL GROUPS
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Unsupported walls: 0.8 mm
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Supported walls: 0.8 mm
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Minimum feature size: 2.0 mm
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Minimum hole diameter: 2.0 mm
AVAILABLE 3D PRINTING MATERIALS
PETG
3 COLOURS AVAILABLE
Good for mechanical parts with high impact resistance and flexibility. Sterilisable.
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PEI ULTEM
2 GRADES AVAILABLE
High strength and impact resistance. Used for functional prototypes.
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Nylon
3 GRADES AVAILABLE
High strength and impact resistance. Used for functional prototypes.
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Resin
11 RESINS AVAILABLE
High detail and smooth surface, injection mold-like prototyping.
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ABS
3 TYPES AVAILABLE
High Commodity plastic, improved mechanical and thermal properties compared to PLA.
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PLA
8 COLOURS AVAILABLE
High stiffness, good detail, affordable. Good for low-cost & fast prototyping.
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ASA
3 COLOURS AVAILABLE
Good UV stability and high chemical resistance, preferred material for outdoor applications.
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TPU
SHORE HARDNESS 85A-95A
Rubber-like material, suitable for tubes, grips, seals and gaskets.
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