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.
“Buena calidad, rapidez y comunicación. Recomendable”
“The finished product was perfect, as same as communication and the speed of progress.”
“Quantité de matière disponibles très important, super impression et rapide. Je recommande !”
“Very quick and proffesional service. Exactly as required, thank you”
“Blown away by the quality. Will use again for sure.”
“Buena calidad y rapidísimo, además de una genial atención!”
“GOOD WORK! Good quality and faster! 5*”
“Great response and turn around time. Very Impressed. Would definitely recommend.”
“Very nice prints and really good service !”
“Muy buena calidad y comunicación con la empresa.”
“Peças produzidas com muito boa qualidade e boa comunicação.”
“Respuesta rápida a los mensajes. Fuí a recogerlo en persona y todo correcto. Recomendable al 100%”
“Verry good help, service, advises and printing. Thanks. ”
“Everything was perfect, would definitely use this service again. Thanks Mark. ”
“Very helpful and accommodating, great print quality, fast shipping and great value too! Perfect seller!”
“Very high-quality and fast work. Highly recommend! ”
“Very fast printing, ordered in the Saturday's morning, collected in the evening. All good.”
“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 responsible and reliable provider. Perfect and direct communication, always trying to improve the end result. High quality, great price and fast shipping. 100% recommended for FDM printing.”
“For me it was a fantastic service, very quick and top quality”
“Thank you for a great service . No complaints at all 11/11”
“Fast and product was as expected. Would recommend.”
“Fueron super rápidos y estuvieron muy atentos al envío. Recomendable 100%”
“Print as expected. Delivery earlier than announced.”
“Encore une belle réalisation Felicitation Je suis un client content !”
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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You automatically receive manufacturability feedback on all 3D prints. No more waiting for a technician before knowing you can proceed to production.
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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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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.