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.
“Quick response and high quality work. Really satisfied.”
“Professionale, rapido e cortese. Impeccabile. ”
“Pezzi eseguiti bene con buona finitura. Sono soddisfatto.”
“Contatto gentile e molto disponibile, ha sempre risposto in tempi molto brevi. Qualitá della stampa molto buona, spedizione straveloce, veramente consigliabile! Grazie!!!”
“Absolutely great service, amazing price. I was updated on the status every step of the way. Very quick shipping. Highly recommended!”
“Il servizio è stato preciso, veloce e molto professionale. Andrea ha dimostrato grande disponibilità. Pienamente soddisfatto. ”
“Me fue muy bien. Muy amables y atendieron mis solicitudes ”
“Danke. Trotz des komplexen Designs wurde das Gehäuse sehr gut, selbst die M2 Bohrungen. ”
“Perfekte Qualität, sehr schnell, gerne wieder.”
“Le parti sono ben fatte, nessuna bava presente. I vari layer di stampa si notano a malapena.”
“Grande disponibilità e velocità. Prodotti ben stampati in attesa con le mie aspettative.”
“Nice and flexible contact. We did try something out and the result was as he expected and described. Great Service!”
“Great job, perfect quality, fast delivery!”
“Ho ricevuto il modello nei tempi previsti, di ottima fattura, tutto secondo le previsioni. Consigliatissimo”
“Alles super, tolle Qualität, schnell geliefert, super Unterstützung ”
“Very good and professional! Would recommend to everybody.”
“My parts very printed very fast, I am totally satisfied with the quality and the service was just in general very good. ”
“Il top del top sicuramente le prossime stampe le faró qui”
“Tutto perfetto. Pezzi ti ottima realizzazione. Giulio super gentile paziente e competente. Grazie!”
“I needed a quick not-too-clean print for a prototype and I got what I needed. Fast, with clear communication during all phases. Will keep printing with them! :)”
“Matic is extra quick and product is very good. Happy to work more. ”
“Great service from this hub... fast and very good quality prints!!! Will print from him again!”
“Very good service, printed parts are very very good for quality as for robustness. I recommend this service for print result and, more important, for the rapid and ultra professional communication, reliability and customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction for me is the way to do business with correctness and vision projected to the future”
“Cordialità, disponibilità e professionalità.Assolutamente consigliato!”
“Top quality printing, fast shipping. 10/10”
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.
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Need help choosing? See our guide to selecting the right 3D printing process.
3D printing process
FDM | SLA | SLS | MJF | DMLS | |
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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 |
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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.