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.”
“Stampe perfette e grande disponibilità come sempre! Grazie mille ancora :)”
“Highly professional work and very helpful staff.”
“Very quick and splendid service and shipping!”
“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”
“Extremely satisfied! They were able to assist me throughout the whole process and provided me with an incredible build quality! Surely will be using their service again in the future!”
“Ottimo lavoro: stampa perfetta secondo specifiche, comunicazione in tempo reale, puntuale e preciso. Sicuramente richiederò altri lavori.”
“Everything went smoothly. Nothing more to ask for. Will use again.”
“excellent supplier, quality parts, she always goes the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly.”
“Molto bravi ed efficienti, sicuramente consigliati”
“It was very easy and efficient to get our parts!”
“Ottima esperienza. Qualità ottima e pronto a intervenire per un errore di spedizione da parte del corriere.”
“Excellent job, we needed the components very fast and he did his best to deliver them as fast as he could. The quality of the components is very good, once more we are very satisfied. ”
“Tutto perfetto. Pezzi ti ottima realizzazione. Giulio super gentile paziente e competente. Grazie!”
“We needed to obtain an emergency print in 48h during the WEEKEND. Everything worked out perfectly. Super fast reply, print & pickup. Perfect quality. HIGHLY recommendable!”
“Very good print for such a part. Very satisfied for the overall price quality relationship.”
“Contatto gentile e molto disponibile, ha sempre risposto in tempi molto brevi. Qualitá della stampa molto buona, spedizione straveloce, veramente consigliabile! Grazie!!!”
“Only three words...Simply the best! Top quality, fast service...what else?”
“Top quality printing, fast shipping. 10/10”
“Danke. Trotz des komplexen Designs wurde das Gehäuse sehr gut, selbst die M2 Bohrungen. ”
“Absolutely great service, amazing price. I was updated on the status every step of the way. Very quick shipping. Highly recommended!”
“Great service and great communication, all perfect!”
“Pezzi eseguiti bene con buona finitura. Sono soddisfatto.”
“Tempi di stampa veloci e qualità del prodotto alta”
“very nice print! Communication was also top.”
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 2 | From 2 | From 3 | From 3 | From 10 |
[EU] Lead time in days | From 2 | 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-fideily, 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 time (mins) |
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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.