3D Printing Capabilities
We provide rapid, repeatable, and production‑grade additive manufacturing. Below you’ll find our supported technologies, materials, tolerances, finishing options, throughput, and guidelines to help you prepare optimal print files.
Print Technologies
- FDM (multi‑material, multi‑color)
- SLA (fine detail resins)
- High-temp engineering polymers
- Draft vs high precision profiles
Materials
- PLA, Tough PLA, Silk PLA
- PETG, ABS, ASA
- Nylon (PA12), TPU (flex)
- Standard & engineering resins
Tolerances
- ±0.15–0.25 mm general (FDM)
- ±0.05–0.10 mm fine (SLA)
- Calibrated dimensional benchmarking
- Press fit & clearance consultation
Finishing
- Support removal & deburring
- Sanding (multi‑stage grits)
- Vapor smoothing (select materials)
- Priming & color coating
Throughput
- Parallel build farm clustering
- Automated queue + load balancing
- Predictive time estimation model
- Batch group optimization
Quality Control
- Layer & wall integrity checks
- Dimensional sampling (per batch)
- Surface finish grading
- Photo documentation (optional)
Technologies
We operate dual modality: FDM for functional prototypes and structural parts, and SLA for high detail, smooth surface components. Profiles are tuned per material to balance speed, strength, and finish.
| Process | Strength | Detail | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDM | High (orientation dependent) | Moderate | Functional prototypes, enclosures |
| SLA | Moderate | High | Miniatures, fluidics, fine features |
Materials
Material selection affects strength, temperature resistance, flexibility, and cosmetic finish. We continuously expand inventory—special requests welcome.
| Material | Key Traits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | Rigid, easy to print | General purpose; good dimensional stability |
| PETG | Tough, chemical resistant | Improved impact vs PLA |
| ABS / ASA | Higher temp, post-processable | Enclosures; better heat tolerance |
| Nylon (PA) | High strength & wear | Mechanical parts, gears |
| TPU (Flex) | Elastic, shock absorbing | Seals, dampers, grips |
| Resin (Std) | Fine detail | Visual models, figurines |
| Resin (Tough) | Higher impact resistance | Functional prototypes needing detail |
Tolerances
All printers undergo periodic calibration (extrusion flow, dimensional cubes, circularity tests). We advise designing critical mating features with appropriate clearance or interference based on intended assembly.
- General FDM: ±0.20 mm typical, ±0.15 mm optimized.
- Fine FDM (0.12–0.16 mm layers): ±0.15 mm.
- SLA detail mode: ±0.07 mm typical, ±0.05 mm small features.
- Hole undersizing compensation applied where practical.
Build Volume
Common single-part envelope sizes supported and strategies for oversize parts.
| Mode | Max (XYZ mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard FDM | 250 × 210 × 220 | Most engineering polymers |
| Extended FDM | 300 × 300 × 400 | Large prototypes & jigs |
| SLA | 145 × 145 × 175 | Fine detail vertical builds |
Oversize geometries can be segmented and bonded; we’ll help with optimal split planes and dowel integration.
Finishing Options
- Support removal + basic cleanup (standard)
- Sanding (120 → 220 → 400+ grit sequences)
- Vapor smoothing (ABS/ASA) Request
- Primer + color coat (RAL / Pantone approximations)
- Thread reinforcement (heat‑set inserts)
Production Workflow
Quality & QC
We maintain run logs, profile checksum tracking, and record sampled measurements for repeatable results over time.
- Visual layer consistency scoring
- Critical dimension sampling (per batch)
- Photographic documentation (optional add‑on)
- Serialized batch IDs embedded in packaging label
Lead Times
- Standard: 2–4 business days (part complexity dependent)
- Expedited: 24–48 hours (capacity permitting)
- Batch production (>50 units): quoted schedule with staged shipments
- Finishing add-ons may extend lead time 1–2 days
Design Guidelines
- Min wall thickness (FDM): 0.8 mm (2 perimeters); recommended ≥1.2 mm for strength.
- Min embossed detail: 0.4 mm height; engraved: 0.3 mm depth.
- Overhangs >55°: require supports (unless bridged); consider chamfers.
- Clearances: start at 0.25–0.30 mm between mating FDM parts; SLA can reduce to 0.15 mm.
- Avoid fully enclosed voids trapping uncured resin (SLA) without drain holes.
File Preparation
Preferred formats: STL, OBJ, 3MF. Ensure models are manifold (no self‑intersections or inverted normals). If uncertain, request our repair service.
Request a Custom Capability
If you need a material or finish not listed here, reach out—we often pilot new workflows. Provide end‑use requirements (temperature, chemical exposure, mechanical loads) so we can advise the best path.