3D Printing Services

As every print job is different it is hard for us to give an accurate cost for 3D printing without a digital 3D file. Our 3D print services start from $150 and you can get a instant quote from our online 3D print calculator or by emailing us at [email protected].

We charge for 3D printed models based on a formula that takes into consideration build time, material cost, setup and labour time. For data that contains errors there may be an additional charge for the time required to repair the file for printing.

Again every print job is different so lead time will depend on the file and technology used to print. As a guide our standard lead time is 7-10 days plus print time.

Build times can take just hours for small parts to days or even weeks to print for larger models, plus additional time for pre and post processing. Specifying your deadline is one of the best ways for our 3D printing services team to prioritise your work and ensure delivery for a time suited to you.

We can print in a wide range of polymers but are not able to offer metal 3d printing services.

You can print almost any 3D object using 3D printing technology, but some techniques are more suited to some shapes than others. Not all parts are suitable for printing. If you are unsure, send us an stl file and we will be happy to assess it for you. There are some important things to take into consideration when 3D printing:

• What is the end use of the part?
• Do you require specific material properties/characteristics?
• Does the part(s) need support structures for overhanging surfaces?
• What orientation is required for the part you’re building?

We can provide prototyping services in a range of polymer materials and 3D printing technologies, as well as 3D printing consultancy to determine the best technology and materials for your application. If you need a prototype not suited to FFF, SLA or SLS let us know and we may be able to help with other 3D print technologies.

We do not provide design/modifications to files or any post finishing services such as assembly, polishing or painting.

Depending on the material required we can provide printed prototypes up to a size of:

• Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) – 1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm
• Stereolithography (SLA) – 335 x 200 x 300 mm
• Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) – 160 x 160 x 300 mm

If you need larger models multiple parts can be bonded together post production, but this is not a service we currently provide.

All you need is a CAD model of your part and this will need to be saved as a *.stl file, which is the standard file format for 3D printing. We cannot except links to models on sites such as Thingiverse but request that the files reiquired are sent to us in .stl format.