Our FDM 3D printing service
Our global network of certified FDM 3D printing manufacturing partners will allow you to rapidly verify your designs with low-cost prototypes. Simply upload your parts, get a quote, and go into production in less than 5 minutes.
FDM capabilities
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Maximum build size | 500 x 500 x 500 mm (19.68'' x 19.68'' x 19.68'')* |
| Standard lead time | 4 business days |
| Dimensional accuracy | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm (0.0196'') |
| Layer height | 100-300 μm |
| Infill | 20-100% |
- The maximum build size for Carbon-filled Nylon (Onyx) is 320 mm x 132 mm x 154 mm
Available materials for FDM
Below is a list of our standard materials for FDM 3D printing. To instantly compare material prices, upload your parts to our online platform.
| Group | Type |
|---|---|
| PLA | Standard, Woodfill, Metalfill |
| Nylon | Nylon 11, Nylon 12, Carbon-filled Nylon (Onyx) |
| PETG | Standard PETG |
| PEI | ULTEM 9085 |
| ASA | Standard ASA |
| ABS | Standard ABS |
| TPU | Standard TPU with shore hardness 60A - 95A |
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Our FDM manufacturing standards
We manufacture your parts according to strict manufacturing standards. A verification of these requirements is included in our inspection report that is shipped with every order.
- A dimensional accuracy of ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.5 mm (± 0.020")
- Consistent surface finish with no bumps or delamination. Marks left by retraction and layer changing are acceptable.
- All support material is removed such that the supported surface has a consistent finish.
- All parts are printed with 3 outline / perimeter shells or a wall thickness of 1.2 mm.
Design guidelines for FDM
The table below summarizes the recommended and technically feasible values for the most common features encountered in 3D printed parts.
| Feature | Recommended size |
|---|---|
| Unsupported walls | 0.8 mm (0.0315'') |
| Supported walls | 0.8 mm (0.0315'') |
| Minimum feature size | 2.0 mm (0.00787'') |
| Minimum hole diameter | 2.0 mm (0.00787'') |
Learn more about the process in our Knowledge Base article.
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