The 3D Printing Handbook by 3D Hubs
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Get an instant 3D Printing quote All uploads are secure and confidentialOur online 3d printing services leverage a global network of over 2,400 3D printing machines, which means our customers get both competitive prices and fast lead times. We specialise in five processes, bringing you everything you need for custom 3D printing projects, from rapid prototyping with FDM to small production runs of metal 3D prints for industrial applications.
“Great communication, great print quality and support finishings delivered perfectly on time.”
“Perfect Parts, great Service, thank you very much!”
“Il top del top sicuramente le prossime stampe le faró qui”
“Stampa ottima, comunicazione e spedizione molto efficienti. Molto consigliato!!!”
“Contatto gentile e molto disponibile, ha sempre risposto in tempi molto brevi. Qualitá della stampa molto buona, spedizione straveloce, veramente consigliabile! Grazie!!!”
“Second print done... Excellent hub and excellent service like first print!”
“Fast turnaround, competitive pricing and high quality print. You can't ask for more.”
“Ho ricevuto il modello nei tempi previsti, di ottima fattura, tutto secondo le previsioni. Consigliatissimo”
“Mi sono trovato benissimo, prodotti di alta qualità a prezzi molto accessibili e consegnati in tempi brevi. Molto consigliato!”
“Le parti sono ben fatte, nessuna bava presente. I vari layer di stampa si notano a malapena.”
“quick turn around, all parts as they should be”
“Top quality printing, fast shipping. 10/10”
“Zelo hitra odzivnost, super komunikacija in pomoč, hitra izdelava. Priporočam. Really fast responses, great communication, fast and good print quality. With the best price. I recommend this service provider!”
“Big recommendations, great service, very communicative, fast shipment!!!! Print quality: A+ Thanks again, will order more!!!”
“Great print, great communication and support.”
“Parts were delivered with consistent quality, good packaging, and a quick turnaround. Good work!”
“Good communication, very fast service, very good print quality. ”
“Ottimo lavoro, oggetto perfetto!!!! 10 su 10 Consigliatissimo!!”
“Professionali, veloci, precisi e disponibili anche a consigli sulla stampa 3D, consigliatissimo! Competent, fast, accurate and also ready to give some hints on 3D printing, highly recommended!”
“All ok, only black resing is painted resin not black resin, but not a problem.”
“Ottimo lavoro,ottimi consigli e ottima esecuzione.”
“Grazie per la competenza e la professionalità”
“Absolutely great service, amazing price. I was updated on the status every step of the way. Very quick shipping. Highly recommended!”
“Great speed, excellent print quality and great communication ”
“Ottimo servizio, veloce e molto disponibile nel rispondere e nel trovare la migliore soluzione per quanto riguarda materiali e forme, pezzi stampati di eccelsa qualità e precisione.”
We’re eliminating slow and antiquated processes with automated engineering tools to help you reduce development cycles and increase the speed at which projects are delivered.
Upload a CAD file, receive a 3D printing quote in seconds. No more back and forth with suppliers or long email chains.
You automatically receive manufacturability feedback on all 3D prints. No more waiting for a technician before knowing you can proceed to production.
Easily manage orders online, track deliveries and share important details with others on your team.
Need help choosing? See our guide to selecting the right 3D printing process.
3D printing process
FDM | SLA | SLS | MJF | DMLS | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available materials | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
[US] Lead time in days | From 1 | From 2 | From 3 | From 3 | From 10 |
[EU] Lead time in days | From 1 | From 2 | From 3 | From 3 | From 10 |
[US] Maximum build size | 19.68'' x 19.68'' x 19.68'' | 5.7" x 5.7" x 6.8" | 16.5" × 19.7" × 16.5" | 14.9'' x 11.2'' x 14.9'' | 9.84'' x 12.80'' x 9.84'' |
[EU] Maximum build size | 500 x 500 x 500 mm | 145 × 145 × 175 mm | 400 x 480 x 400 mm | 380 x 285 x 380 mm | 250 x 325 x 250 mm |
[US] Dimensional accuracy | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.0196'' | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.006" | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012'' | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012'' | <10mm: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.008" >10mm: ± 2% |
[EU] Dimensional accuracy | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.15 mm | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm | <10mm: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.2 mm >10mm: ± 2% |
Prototyping applications | Low-fidelity, proof-of-concept prototyping and visual design verification. | Detailed visual prototypes (especially of injection molded parts). | Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to MJF. | Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to SLS. | Design verification of metal parts. |
End-part applications | Non-visual end parts, such as jigs and fixtures. | Small, smooth, non-functional end parts. | Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to MJF | Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to SLS. | Alternative to CNC machining for complex, small or low-volume metal parts. |
Need help choosing? We have a whole range of resources on selecting the right 3D printing material for your application
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Resin | Post-cure time (mins) | Post-cure temperature |
---|---|---|
Standard clear | 15 | 60 °C |
Standard black | 30 | 60 °C |
Standard white | 30 | 60 °C |
Standard grey | 30 | 60 °C |
Tough 2000 | 30 | 70 °C |
Durable | 60 | 60 °C |
Grey pro | 15 | 80 °C |
High temp | 120 | 80 °C |
Flexible | 15 | 60 °C |
Rigid | 15 | 80 °C |
Every order includes our standard inspection report. Further reports and certifications are available on request, submit an order to begin.