Online 3D Printing Service for Custom Parts
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3D Printing Processes
Our online 3D printing service enables you to 3D print your custom part on demand. We offer six 3D printing technologies to transform your 3D files into plastic, metal, and elastomeric parts. With more than 120 3D printers, we have unmatched capacity that reliably delivers parts within days. In addition to a broad material selection, we offer several post-processing options to improve cosmetics or enhance mechanical properties.
Metal 3D Printing
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) uses a fiber laser system that draws onto a surface of atomized metal powder, welding the powder into fully dense metal parts.
Stereolithography (SLA)
Stereolithography (SLA) uses an ultraviolet laser that draws on the surface of liquid thermoset resin to create thousands of thin layers until final parts are formed.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Selective laser sintering (SLS) uses a CO2 laser that fuses nylon-based powder, layer by layer until final thermoplastic parts are built.
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
Multi Jet Fusion selectively applies fusing and detailing agents across a bed of nylon powder, which are fused in thousands of layers by heating elements into a solid functional component.
PolyJet
PolyJet uses a jetting process where small droplets of liquid photopolymer are sprayed from multiple jets onto a build platform and cured in layers that form elastomeric parts.
Advanced Photopolymers
When your project requires advanced mechanical properties beyond stereolithography (SLA) and PolyJet, explore our advanced photopolymer materials unlocked by Axtra3D Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology.
FDM 3D Printing Through KONLIDA Network
FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printing builds parts by heating and extruding thermoplastics layer-by-layer. FDM is a good 3D printing options for strong prototypes and functional parts. Material options include popular thermoplastics like ABS, TPU, PEI, PETG, and more. Get an instant quote for FDM parts within days.
Print it Better
Get high quality 3D-printed parts fast with support from engineers who know additive inside and out. Build high-performing, reliable parts with six 3D printing technologies and 60+ materials.
Compare 3D Printing Processes
New to our 3D printing service and not sure which additive technology is right for your 3D design? Compare the capabilities of each process below to see what fits your application's requirements.
| Materials | Max Part Size | Min Feature Size | Tolerances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal 3D Printing | Aluminum Stainless Steel (17-4, 316L) Titanium Inconel Cobalt Chrome | 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. x 13.0 in X Line: 31.5 in. x 15.7 in. x 19.7 in. | 0.006 in. | ±0.003 in |
| Stereolithography | ABS Polycarbonate Polypropylene Silicone | 29 in. x 25 in. x 21 in. | 0.0025 in. | ±0.002 in. |
| Selective Laser Sintering | Nylons Polypropylene TPU | 19 in. x 19 in. x 17 in. | 0.030 in. | ±0.010 in. |
| Multi Jet Fusion | Nylons | 11.1 in. x 14.9 in. x 14.9 in. | 0.020 in. | ±0.012 in. |
| PolyJet | Elastomer (30A to 95A) | 19.3 in. x 15.4 in. x 7.9 in. | 0.012 in. | ±0.005 in. |
| Advanced Photopolymer | Tough Black Ceramic-Filled Flame Retardant | 9.8 in. x 5.5 in. x 19.4 in. | Tough Black = 0.100 in. Other materials = 0.020 in. | Tough Black = ±0.010 in. Other materials = ±0.002 in. |
| Materials | Max Part Size | Min Feature Size | Tolerances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal 3D Printing | Aluminum Stainless Steel (17-4, 316L) Titanium Inconel Cobalt Chrome | 245mm x 245mm x 330mm X Line: 400mm x 800mm x 500mm | 0.1524mm | ±0.076mm |
| Stereolithography | ABS Polycarbonate Polypropylene Silicone | 736mm x 635mm x 533mm | 0.0634mm | ±0.0508mm |
| Selective Laser Sintering | Nylons Polypropylene TPU | 482mm x 482mm x 431mm | 0.762mm | ± 0.254mm |
| Multi Jet Fusion | Nylons | 281mm x 378mm x 378mm | 0.508mm | ±0.305mm |
| PolyJet | Elastomer (30A to 95A) | 490mm x 391mm x 200mm | 0.305mm | ±0.127mm |
| Advanced Photopolymers | Tough Black Ceramic-Filled Flame Retardant | 249mm x 140mm x 499mm | Tough Black = 2.55mm Other Materials = 0.5mm | Tough Black = ±0.25mm Other Materials = ±0.05mm |
Production PRO Tip
For optimal repeatability when 3D printing at scale, design away from minimum limits allowing extra room for variation. Get more expert tips for production.
3D Printing Materials
Plastic 3D Printing Materials
ABS
ABS is an all-purpose material that offers smooth surface finishes, impact resistance, and durability. We offer a variety of ABS-like plastics:
- Accura Xtreme White 200
- Accura Xtreme Gray
- Accura 7820
- WaterShed XC 11122
- MicroFine
Nylon
We offer multiple grades of nylons through our selective laser sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing processes. These powdered thermoplastic materials build durable parts with mechanical properties suitable for functional prototyping and end-use.
- PA 12 White
- PA 11 Black
- PA 12 Black
- PA 12 Mineral-Filled
- PA 12 40% Glass-Filled
- PA 12 40% Glass-Filled Black
- PA 12 Value
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate is a versatile material choice that stiff parts with excellent heat deflection. Multiple polycarbonate-like materials are available through our stereolithography (SLA) process.
- Accura 60
- Accura 5530
- PerFORM (Ceramic-like Advanced High Temp)
Polypropylene (PP)
3D-printed polypropylene is a lightweight material with flexibility, durability, and chemical resistance.
- Polypropylene Natural
- Somos 9120 (PP-like Translucent White)
- Carbon FPU 50
Silicone
3D-printed silicone comes in a variety of Shore-A harnesses, is biocompatible, and functional in a range of temperatures.
TPU
3D-printed TPU offers rubber-like elasticity and elongation with good abrasion and impact resistance.
Digital Photopolymer
3D printing in digital photopolymer offers multiple Shore A hardnesses and comes in three colors: clear/translucent, white, and black.
Metal 3D Printing Materials
Aluminum
3D-printed aluminum offers high temperature and corrosion resistance and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
Cobalt Chrome
3D-printed cobalt chrome offers a high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent creep and corrosion resistance.
Inconel
A high strength, corrosion resistant nickel chromium superalloy. Inconel 718 comes in different three resolutions and can receive different post-processing treatments.
Stainless Steel
3D-printed stainless steel is a corrosion resistant metal with high hardness and strength. We offer two grades of stainless steel for 3D printing:
- Stainless Steel 17-4 PH
- Stainless Steel 316L
Titanium
Known as a "workhorse" alloy, titanium is a lightweight metal with high strength and excellent corrosion resistance. All final titanium parts receive vacuum stress relief application.
3D Printing Surface Finish Guide
Get this quick reference guide to explore your surface finish options across our six 3D printing technologies.
Sample Quote
Explore our material feature that lets you compare the cost of 3DP processes, materials, and resolutions.
It has been very enlightening to us here at SAMSUNG that we are able to get parts so rapidly out of the actual materials that we're going to use in the final production.
- MR. CUI
NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ENGINEER, SAMSUNG
3D Printing Toolkit
Get in-depth design advice to optimize 3D-printed parts. Designing with additive manufacturing in mind can accelerate production time and reduce overall cost.
Surface Finish Options for 3D Prints
| Unfinished | Dots, or standing "nibs," remain evident on the bottom of the part from the support structure remnants. |
|---|---|
| Natural | Supported surfaces are sanded down to eliminate the support nibs. |
| Standard | Supported surfaces are sanded, and the entire part is finely blasted for a consistent look. Note that the layers are still present. |
| Custom | Soft-touch paint, clear part finishing, painting, masking, color matching, decals/graphic, and texture finishes are available. |
Custom Finishing
Looking to boost the strength, clarity, or appearance of your 3D-printed parts? Choose from microfluidic and micro-resolution materials, metal plating, secondary machining, and custom finishes like painting, clear coating, and decaling.
| Clear Coat | Clear cosmetic finish that can be applied to ABS-Like Translucent/Clear (WaterShed XC 11122) and PC-Like Translucent/Clear (Accura 60) materials. |
| Painting | After smoothing the part with sanding and polishing, parts can be painted with automotive-grade paint. Provide a pantone color with your quote request. We also offer soft-touch painting. |
| Plating | Electroless nickel plating can be used to achieve parts that are similar to cast aluminum or magnesium. |
| Dyeing | Dyeing is another method for adding color to 3D prints. This is faster option with a limited color selection, so is a more cost-effective choice than painting. |
| Decaling | Decaling can be used to add a logo or other graphics to boost cosmetics or function. |
| Polishing | We can polish parts to a mirror-like finish. If this is a requirement, we ask that you provide either a drawing or image that indicates your finish expectations. |
| Heat Treatment | Harden and strengthen metal 3D prints with multiple heat treatment options: NADCAP heat treatment, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), solution annealing, and aging. |
| Machining | Machine metal 3D prints to achieve exceptional surface finish quality or meet tight tolerances. |
Why Choose Us for Custom 3D Printing?
Unmatched Quality
Get design feedback from our experienced engineering team that has helped thousands of customers bring their products to market with quality 3D-printed parts. We will also work with you to determine optimal part orientation based on your application's requirements.
Wide Material Selection
Across our six 3D printing technologies, we use a range of commercial-grade thermoset resins, and thermoplastic and metal powders to 3D print parts that are suitable for various part applications and industries. If required for your parts, we offer a variety of post-process options such as heat treating, secondary machining, plating, painting, and dyeing to further enhance mechanical properties and cosmetics.
Scale and Production
Our facility is home to more than 120 3D printing machines that produce metal and plastic parts. This means we'll always have capacity when you need parts fast--whether it's a small batch of parts or production level volumes.
What is 3D Printing?
3D printing is a term used to describe a number of additive manufacturing technologies that produce parts one layer at a time from a 3D digital model. Some 3D printing machines will extrude a filament to create a parts, while others use lasers to sinter or cure raw materials like metal or plastic powders and liquid resins. There are a variety of 3D printing technologies that differ in terms of materials, surface finish quality, cost, and quantity to name a few.
Advantages of 3D Printing
Building parts layer-by-layer brings about many benefits that open up design possibilities that were previously unachievable through traditional processes like injection molding, machining, or casting.
- Complex, organic geometries with limited impact on part cost
- Consolidation of multi-component assembly into a single part
- No upfront tooling costs
- Fast production for parts within 24 hours
- Internal features for advanced heat transfer and flow applications
Common 3D Printing Applications
Additive manufacturing can be leveraged for both rapid prototyping and production in aerospace, medical, automotive, and other large industry sectors. Examples of typical parts, include:
- Form and fit prototypes
- Housings and enclosures
- Medical devices
- Snap fits
- Jigs and fixtures
- Heat exchangers and heat sinks
- Engine components
- Fuel injectors
- Surgical instrumentation
Get an Instant 3D Printing Quote
Upload a 3D CAD file to get an instant quote on your 3D printing design. In our quoting platform, you can see real-time cost implications based on your choice of 3D printing material and resolution level.
If you have any questions regarding your quote or design, you can then work with our applications engineering team and they will help guide you through the process.
CNC Machining FAQs
3D printing cost per part is dependent on a multitude of factors, including design, material, process, and post print operations. Typically, the post print operations account for most of the part cost, especially if manual labor is involved. In general, the laser powder bed sintering processes like SLS and MJF are the most optimal economic choices for end use parts if cost is a key factor. Check out this blog post to better understand what drives the cost of 3D printing.
When selecting a 3D printing technology, first determine critical design requirements like strength, temperature resistance, water resistance, aesthetics, or durability. This will often help you determine if a metal or plastic 3D printing is needed for your application. Check out this 3D printing material selection guide for further assistance on technology options to align with your design requirements.
Though all file types are ultimately converted to STL (.stl) before printing, the recommended file type to upload is STEP (.stp/.step). SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt), and IGES (.igs/.iges) files. Check out further guidance on how to design .stil files for 3D printing. Learn more about .stl files for 3D printing.
The maximum size of the part depends on the bounding box in the 3D printing machine being used. With the advancement in large format printing options, parts with build volumes as large as 31.5 in. x 15.7 in. x 19.7 in. for metal parts and as large as 29 in. x 25 in. x 21 in. for plastic parts.
One of the biggest advantages of 3D printing is speed, or time to part in hand. Additional advantages include flexible design, cost savings, and production quality parts without tooling investment.
3D printing has historically been leveraged as a rapid prototyping manufacturing method. With advancements in post-processing options and engineering grade additive materials, 3D printing is often leveraged for end use part production.
Additional Links and Resources
3D Printing Materials Guide
Explore material properties available for plastic and metal 3D printing processes.
Understanding Powder Bed Fusion Technology
Powder bed fusion (PBF) is a 3D printing technology that sinters (fuses) powder particles together.
A Guide to Stereolithography 3D Printing Materials
Compare the array of stereolithography materials with one another & with injection-molded plastics.
Metal 3D Printing Service Cost Explained
Explore the variables involved in calculating the cost of 3D-printed parts when using metal additive manufacturing technologies.