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.
“Eficacia, compromiso y un resultado excelente. Volveré a hacerlo sin duda.”
“Fast and excellent job ! Thank you very much.”
“Encore une belle réalisation Felicitation Je suis un client content !”
“For me it was a fantastic service, very quick and top quality”
“Quantité de matière disponibles très important, super impression et rapide. Je recommande !”
“Servicio rápido y de una calidad excepcional en los resultados.”
“Fast shipping and good quality. Thank you very much.”
“Très bonne qualité d'impression, et réponses claires et rapides. Attention cependant à la gestion des envois de colis avec la poste locale...”
“Super serviable et agréable. Je le recommande vivement ”
“Trato genial, piezas perfectas, envío rápido, un placer tratar con el. ¡Totalmente recomendado!”
“Bonne qualité d'impression, super réactivité, très bonne communication. Rapide et efficace !!!! Je recommande vivement Jalal.”
“Excelente comunicación, en todo momento me mantuvo al día del estado del pedido. El resultado ha sido genial.”
“Very responsible and reliable provider. Perfect and direct communication, always trying to improve the end result. High quality, great price and fast shipping. 100% recommended for FDM printing.”
“Respuesta rápida a los mensajes. Fuí a recogerlo en persona y todo correcto. Recomendable al 100%”
“Toujours parfait , il est au top !! J’ai une confiance en la qualité qu’il produit et ne m’a jamais déçu. Je recommande ”
“Un servicio rápido y unas piezas con unos muy buenos acabados. Sin duda les volveré a encargar piezas!”
“Excellente communication, super qualité et livraison rapide. Top !”
“Buen acabado de las piezas y rapidez en la entrega.”
“Es un chico genial! Muy contenta con el y el pedido, muy flexible y amable! de diez!”
“La pieza se imprimió bien y el trato genial.”
“Merci beaucoup pour la rapidité de réalisation et d'envoi ! J'ai vu que vous aviez mis les supports sur l'une des pièces, j'aurai du vous dire que ce n’était pas nécessaire ! Encore merci. ED”
“Excelente trato, comunicación fluida y gran calidad de impresión. Repetiré”
“Envío rápido y buena calidad de la pieza.”
“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!”
“Disponible, communication au top, rapide, efficace, impression de qualité fidèle mes attentes. Je recommande vivement ! ”
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.
Upload a CAD file, receive a 3D printing quote in seconds. No more back and forth with suppliers or long email chains.
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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
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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