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.
“Excelente comunicación con el cliente, servicio rápido y económico. Recomendable sin ninguna duda.”
“Tout simplement rien à redire, c'est parfait.”
“Es un chico genial! Muy contenta con el y el pedido, muy flexible y amable! de diez!”
“Thank you for helpful and fast service!! :D”
“Rien à redire. Travail impeccable produit très rapidement.”
“Muy buena atención, buen acabado y velocidad. Muy contenta.”
“Very nice prints and really good service !”
“Good job Thanks you Merci pour la vitesse de livraison”
“Très bonne qualité d'impression, et réponses claires et rapides. Attention cependant à la gestion des envois de colis avec la poste locale...”
“Trato genial, piezas perfectas, envío rápido, un placer tratar con el. ¡Totalmente recomendado!”
“Tres bonnes impressions et réactivité au top, merci !”
“Quantité de matière disponibles très important, super impression et rapide. Je recommande !”
“travail parfait : nous avons confié l'impression 3D d'un spectrophotometre destiné à l'astronomie le travail de précision a permis un montage aisé de la partie optique et des compléments mécanique”
“Disponible, communication au top, rapide, efficace, impression de qualité fidèle mes attentes. Je recommande vivement ! ”
“Absolutely pleasure. Great contact and professional work done to specifications. Will use your services again.”
“Very good quality of the printed parts as usually. Thanks!”
“Everything came in a nice and safe package. Shipping was pretty fast the the print was well made. Very happy with this. ”
“Servicio estupendo, encantada con la calidad!!”
“Muy buena comunicación. Muy contento con la calidad de la pieza!”
“Super serviable et agréable. Je le recommande vivement ”
“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. ☺️”
“Entrega rápida, muy fácil quedar para la recogida. Buen acabado y consejos. ”
“GOOD WORK! Good quality and faster! 5*”
“Great service and part as usual. Highly recommended.”
“Great Service, and the part was just like I wanted. Even to the smallest details.”
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.