The 3D Printing Handbook by 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 specialize in four processes, bringing you everything you need for custom 3D printing projects, from rapid prototyping with FDM to small production runs of 3D prints for industrial applications.
“Best 3dhub I have used yet. Fast communication, fast printing and the guy really knows what he is doing. His services sure is worth the money.”
“super dit! mijn eerste keer dat ik iets laat 3D printen maar het gaat echt heel makkelijk en snel. ga ik zeker vaker doen!”
“Great service. They were fast in communication and with the delivery of the model. The model was smooth and detailed. I will surely work with their service more often.”
“Great print, thanks for re-doing it (second part). After some mild sanding to get rid of some rough edges I slotted the part into place and it worked excellently.”
“Excelent service as allways, hub reprinted my model at better settings when they found that the resulting part wasn't sturdy enough. To me that shows a keen eye for and a strong dedication to delivering quality!”
“The supplier was communicative and helpful!”
“Thanks! Delivery was fast and print as expected. Color matches my car's dashboard perfectly. ”
“Binnen één uur zelfs aan de deur afgeleverd”
“( Dutch below) Very high print-quality, amazing finish and very competing price, and the communication / flexibility of the handler was very customer-success oriented. -- Erg hoge printkwaliteit, mooie afwerking, goede prijs, en communcatie vanuit owner was just great, keeping me in the loop regarding planning.”
“As expected. Leaflet with extra info over material included. Received part before predicted delivery date”
“Easy to do business with, good communication, fast delivery and perfect quality. Recommended!”
“quick communication and works as intended”
“Great first experience with 3D printing for me. Next time I need something printed I know who to go to! :) ”
“Perfect. Goed persoonlijk contact, goed advies, goed resultaat.”
“Betrouwbaar, professioneel en communicatief sterk.”
“Great service and great quality! Successful first print and probably it won’t be the last. ”
“Very fast communication on special request (increased infill). Excellent price/quality ratio and speedy delivery.”
“Again great job. If you need parts quickly and good quality.? ”
“Duidelijke communicatie, zeer snelle oplevering van het project en goede kwaliteit. Zeer tevreden en voor toekomstige projecten zal ik zeker weer deze service gebruiken. ”
“Great 3d printing for a low price. Highly recommended.”
“The prints fit perfectly as replacement parts. ”
“Nice print, in less than 24 hours (I picked it up).”
“Once again, perfect! Thank you very much!”
“Had to get printed parts in a very short timeframe, hub helped me to achieve this by making the prints overnight and allow me to pick them up during the evening of saturday. ”
“Thank you so much, you were super helpful the entire way and very responsive!”
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.
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 | |
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Available materials | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
[US] Lead time in days | From 1 | From 2 | From 3 | From 3 |
[EU] Lead time in days | From 1 | From 2 | From 3 | From 3 |
[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'' |
[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 |
[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'' |
[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 |
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. |
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. |
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.
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