01 / Specify
Start with the part file
Upload a STEP or STL, then set the process, material, quantity and finish. Add a drawing for critical fits, threads or surface requirements so the specification travels with the part.
3D printing
FDM, dialled-in for engineering
FDM through qualified printing partners for functional prototypes and small batches. Choose the polymer around heat, flexibility and where the part will be used.
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Build volume
Up to 300 × 300 × 400 mm
Layer height
0.12 / 0.20 / 0.28 mm
Lead time
1–3 business days
Choosing a material
Filament choice affects not just colour but the way a part flexes, survives heat and wears over time. Printed layers also make orientation important for loaded features.
- PLA
- Clean, economical prints but limited heat resistance. Use for fit checks and display models.
- PETG / ASA
- Tough everyday options; ASA adds outdoor UV resistance. Use for practical housings and brackets.
- Nylon / PC
- Higher mechanical or thermal demands. Consider for loaded fixtures and tooling.
- TPU
- Flexible and abrasion-resistant. Use for grips, pads and protective parts.
What to consider before ordering
01
Think about load direction
FDM parts can be weaker between layers. Note how the part will be loaded so print orientation can be reviewed before manufacture.
02
Leave room for supports
Overhangs and enclosed voids may need support that affects the finish. Splitting the design or changing orientation can make removal easier.
03
Specify working conditions
Tell us whether the part sees heat, sunlight, chemicals or repeated flexing. These needs often determine the polymer more than colour does.
Materials
Ratings are relative within this process, use them to shortlist, then check the datasheet values on your quote.
PLA
Fast, cheap and dimensionally stable, but softens around 55 °C.
Best for: Form-and-fit models, concept parts, display pieces.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
PETG
Tough and chemically resistant with low warp.
Best for: Brackets, enclosures, guards, fluid-contact parts.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
ABS / ASA
Heat- and UV-resistant; ASA holds colour outdoors.
Best for: Automotive trim, outdoor housings, vapour-smoothed parts.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
Nylon (PA12, PA-CF)
High toughness and wear resistance; carbon fill adds stiffness.
Best for: Jigs, fixtures, living hinges, snap fits, gears.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
Polycarbonate (PC)
Highest strength and heat resistance in the FDM range.
Best for: Load-bearing prototypes, tooling near heat sources.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
TPU 95A
Flexible elastomer with excellent abrasion resistance.
Best for: Gaskets, dampers, grips, protective bumpers.
Strength
Heat resistance
Surface finish
Value for money
From file to finished part
How your order moves forward
02 / Price & pay
See your price, pay securely
Your price updates as you choose material, quantity and finish. Pay by card through Stripe; our engineers then check the order and contact you first if a dimension or feature needs clarification.
03 / Make & deliver
Follow the order through production
After payment, the job is assigned to a qualified supplier. Follow production in your account; when the parts are dispatched, the shipment record carries the tracking details.
Questions