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.
“high quality service in time and finish. Much better than expected.”
“Excelente trabalho realizado, rapido esficaz e muito em conta. Recomendo”
“Serviço impecável, tanto a nível de rapidez, profissionalismo como qualidade. Aconselho ;)”
“Muy bien impreso el producto, bastante económico, rapidez y bien envuelto para el envío. Con gente así da gusto tratar 10/10”
“Buena calidad, rapidez y comunicación. Recomendable”
“El servicio ha sido muy bueno. Me ha aconsejado sobre las diversas formas de impresión. Lo recomiendo.”
“It has been a pleasure working with you. Many Thanks”
“Muy gentil y disponible, impresion de alta calidad”
“Las partes son de gran calidad, ya de hecho he chocado con mi dron en 2 ocasiones y no se han roto como me sucedía en el pasado (con otras impresiones de otros proveedores). Muy contento con el resultado.”
“Excellent print quality! The turn around time was as good as it can get. If I need anything else printed I know where to go.”
“Serviço impecável. Até melhoraram o meu modelo!”
“Muy profesional y atento, ha respondido a todas mis dudas e incluso imprimió con más resolución de la acordaba en un principio a través de 3dhubs. Pedido en hora, repito sin dudas. Saludos!”
“Thank you for helpful and fast service!! :D”
“Muy rápido, flexible y buena comunicación”
“Good quality prints and high quality service”
“Envío rápido y buena calidad de la pieza.”
“Excelente trato, comunicación fluida y gran calidad de impresión. Repetiré”
“Es un chico genial! Muy contenta con el y el pedido, muy flexible y amable! de diez!”
“Buen acabado de las piezas y rapidez en la entrega.”
“La pieza se imprimió bien y el trato genial.”
“Un servicio rápido y unas piezas con unos muy buenos acabados. Sin duda les volveré a encargar piezas!”
“Rápido, boa qualidade e o vendedor atencioso!”
“Respuesta rápida a los mensajes. Fuí a recogerlo en persona y todo correcto. Recomendable al 100%”
“Peças produzidas com muito boa qualidade e boa comunicação.”
“Great service and part as usual. Highly recommended.”
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 | |
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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 |
---|---|---|
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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