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.
“Excellent work and will go right into our design. Thanks”
“Completed complex parts and communicates timelines/suggestions well. A happy repeat customer. ”
“Awesome prints! They were rather large prints and yet the dimensions were spot on. ”
“Lee was very professional and basically bent over backwards to ensure we got our order on time. Much appreciated!”
“Highly recommend above other providers because this guy takes care of his customers!”
“Outstanding service!! Very small prints came out superb!! And great communication!!”
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“Top notch service as I've come to expect! ”
“As always, he was very flexible and helpful throughout the process working with odd pickup and delivery issues while I was out of town.”
“I am happy with the service and quality of parts.”
“This is the first time using FDM printing for mock up construction. The Technician/operator was very helpful and knowledgeable. Also the expert help and operator patience with faults detected in the file uploaded was greatly appreciated. The printed parts were impressive. Will be using this service again for sure. ”
“Great hub. Prints were great and went up and above expectations ”
“Everything was perfect! The parts came through early and the part quality was amazing (I loved the glass-filled nylon material!) Great communication throughout - thank you again! ”
“Perfectly printed parts just as I wanted them... Thanks!”
“Was very swift about getting back to me about the order. Answered questions and was very good with communication. The part came out in excellent quality, perfect.”
“Excellent! Very communicative and high quality printing”
“Prompt response, very good quality, delivery as promised - highly recommended! ”
“Fast service good prints will do business with again”
“This was my first 3D printing order ever. I am 100% happy with the quality, price, and I liked the way I was notified at every step. Posting photos of the printed parts took customer service to the next level!”
“printed items arrived quickly and they were printed as spec'd out”
“Printed a few things that have moving parts. All work great, I did not need to file anything down. Thanks for the speedy service.”
“Everything was great, but i should have had some of the pieces printed solid.”
“Great job and shipped quickly. Item was received before quoted delivery date. ”
“Extremely fast turnaround. Print turned out great. Always a pleasure.”
“I ordered a print at the cheapest level and the quality is much better than I anticipated. These guys examined my drawings in no time, got the print started, snapped images post-print, and got it out the door in the same day. A+ service.”
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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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