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.
“Print as expected. Delivery earlier than announced.”
“Trato genial, piezas perfectas, envío rápido, un placer tratar con el. ¡Totalmente recomendado!”
“Excelente comunicación, en todo momento me mantuvo al día del estado del pedido. El resultado ha sido genial.”
“He vuelto a utilizar su servicio y nuevamente ha sido todo un placer.”
“Todo perfecto y muy buen profesional. Recomendado al 100%.”
“Muy buena comunicación. Muy contento con la calidad de la pieza!”
“Pièce de très bonne qualité et livrée soigneusement dans les temps.”
“Muy rápido, flexible y buena comunicación”
“Peças produzidas com muito boa qualidade e boa comunicação.”
“Un servicio rápido y unas piezas con unos muy buenos acabados. Sin duda les volveré a encargar piezas!”
“Las partes son de gran calidad, ya de hecho he chocado con mi dron en 2 ocasiones y no se han roto como me sucedía en el pasado (con otras impresiones de otros proveedores). Muy contento con el resultado.”
“Very high-quality and fast work. Highly recommend! ”
“ Je suis très content du travail et en plus le produit a été livré avant même la date prévu ”
“Es un chico genial! Muy contenta con el y el pedido, muy flexible y amable! de diez!”
“Servicio muy profesional y rápido. La comunicación siempre muy fluida. La pieza se ve de gran calidad. Sin duda, repetiré.”
“Everything was awesome. Fast service and great printing. ”
“For me it was a fantastic service, very quick and top quality”
“Very good quality of the printed parts as usually. Thanks!”
“Perfecto y muy amable, intenta conseguir el mejor resultado posible para la pieza”
“Excelente servicio, feedback, calidad y rapidez.”
“La pieza se imprimió bien y el trato genial.”
“Fast shipping and good quality. Thank you very much.”
“Servicio estupendo, encantada con la calidad!!”
“Molt content amb tot el servei en general, molt amables, i el resultat de la peça impecable. El suport post-vents molt bo també, son molt atents. ☺️”
“Servicio muy rápido, responsable y trabajo perfecto, sin duda volvería a repetir!”
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 |
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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.