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 | Desktop FDM | Industrial FDM |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum build size | 500 x 500 x 500 mm (19.68" x 19.68" x 19.68") | 406 x 355 x 406 mm* (15.98 x 13.97 x 15.98") |
| Standard lead time | 2 business days | 3 business days |
| Dimensional accuracy | ± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm (0.0196") | ± 0.25% with a lower limit: ± 0.25 mm (0.01") |
| Layer height | 100-300 μm | 100-300 μm |
| Infill | 20-100% | Ultra-light, Light, Solid |
The maximum build size for Carbon-filled Nylon (Onyx) is 320 mm x 132 mm x 154 mm
* Up to 914 x 609 x 914 mm via manual review
Our infill types are equivalent to Stratasys Infill types, as such:
Solid: This is equivalent to Stratasys' Solid build style
Light: This infill is equivalent to Stratasys Sparse Double Dense build style
Ultra-light: This infill is equivalent to Stratasys Sparse build style
Available materials for FDM
Below is a list of our standard materials for industrial and desktop FDM 3D printing. To instantly compare material prices, upload your parts to our online platform.
Desktop FDM materials
| Group | Type |
|---|---|
| PLA | Prototyping PLA |
| PETG | Prototyping PETG |
| ASA | Prototyping ASA |
| ABS | Prototyping ABS |
| TPU | Prototyping TPU with shore hardness 85A - 95A |
Industrial FDM materials
| Group | Type |
|---|---|
| Nylon | Markforged Onyx |
| PEI | ULTEM 9085, ULTEM 1010 |
| ASA | Stratasys ASA |
| ABS | ABS M30, ABSplus |
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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.
- Desktop FDM: A dimensional accuracy of ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.5 mm (± 0.020").
- Industrial FDM: A dimensional accuracy of ± 0.25% with a lower limit: ± 0.25 mm (± 0.010").
- 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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