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.
“Trato genial, piezas perfectas, envío rápido, un placer tratar con el. ¡Totalmente recomendado!”
“Quantité de matière disponibles très important, super impression et rapide. Je recommande !”
“Fast and excellent job ! Thank you very much.”
“Encore une belle réalisation Felicitation Je suis un client content !”
“Eficacia, compromiso y un resultado excelente. Volveré a hacerlo sin duda.”
“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.”
“Muy buena calidad y comunicación con la empresa.”
“Buena calidad y rapidísimo, además de una genial atención!”
“Muy buena comunicación, piezas con mucho detalle y envío rápido! 100% recomendable! Very good communication, pieces with high detail and fast delivery! 100% recommended!”
“Absolutely pleasure. Great contact and professional work done to specifications. Will use your services again.”
“Good Quality and good materials....products seem to be sturdy and not brittle”
“Excelente servicio, feedback, calidad y rapidez.”
“The finished product was perfect, as same as communication and the speed of progress.”
“Very high-quality and fast work. Highly recommend! ”
“Molt content amb tot el servei en general, molt amables, i el resultat de la peça impecable. El suport post-vents molt bo també, son molt atents. ☺️”
“Excelente comunicación, en todo momento me mantuvo al día del estado del pedido. El resultado ha sido genial.”
“Excelente comunicación con el cliente, servicio rápido y económico. Recomendable sin ninguna duda.”
“Everything was awesome. Fast service and great printing. ”
“For me it was a fantastic service, very quick and top quality”
“Fast shipping and good quality. Thank you very much.”
“Servicio rápido y de una calidad excepcional en los resultados.”
“Respuesta rápida a los mensajes. Fuí a recogerlo en persona y todo correcto. Recomendable al 100%”
“Excellent work again! The 3D model has a perfect quality! Nice!”
“Servicio muy profesional y rápido. La comunicación siempre muy fluida. La pieza se ve de gran calidad. Sin duda, repetiré.”
“Toujours parfait , il est au top !! J’ai une confiance en la qualité qu’il produit et ne m’a jamais déçu. Je recommande ”
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 | |
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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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