ONLY AVAILABLE TO OUR CLIENTS THAT WE DO 3D CAD DESIGN WORK FOR
With 3D Printing we can provide rapid prototyping or final solutions for you ideas, or products. 3D Printing is the future of product development for all plastic shapes, which can be assembled together to more complex (possible moving) prototype or product. To learn more about 3D Printing please see Wikipedia.
To get more information and pricing, please
email us your 3D computer model. We accept most file types,
however we would prefer a STL (.stl), OBJ
(.obj), STEP (.stp) or IGES (.igs).
3D Printing via Stereolithography (SLA)
We can provide you with 3D prints via Stereolithography (SLA). From
our experience SLA 3D Printing is the best 3D Printing
technology. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D prints are high
precision, but are weak and generally not suitable for
function testing. In the past we have used FDM 3D Printing for
function testing, due to its high strength. However SLA is
just as strong as FDM, if not stronger with some resins. The
only issue with SLA is it is more costly.
In summary SLA 3D Printing is high resolution, high strength
& precision, and outstanding surface finish!
SLA Printing Areas
- Form-2 - 145 L x 145 W x 175 H mm
NOTE: We can create bigger parts, via splitting and gluing.
SLA Resolution
0.05mm or 0.025mm (however we generally do flexible at 0.1mm).
NOTE: We can do higher resolutions, if you
would like to save on time and machine-hour costs.
Tech Specs / Resin Datasheets
https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/tech-specs/
SLA Material / Resin
Standard
Resin -
Delivers the highest-quality output,
captures astonishing detail without sacrificing
durability and toughness.
Heat Deflection Temp:
@ ~65 psi | 73°C |
@ ~260 psi | 58°C |
High
Temp Resin - Has an HDT of 289°C @ 0.45
MPa—the highest on the 3D Printing materials market. This
material is great for static applications that will
undergo higher temperatures. High Temp can also be used
for production processes such as casting and
thermoforming.
Heat Deflection Temp:
@ ~65 psi | 289°C |
@ ~260 psi | 130°C |
Tough
Resin - Designed to simulate ABS plastic, with
comparable tensile strength and modulus. Perfect for
functional prototyping, this sturdy, shatter-resistant
material has been developed to withstand high stress and
strain.
Flexible
Resin - Simulates an 80A durometer
rubber. Use this versatile material to produce parts that
need to bend and compress. Flexible is excellent for
simulating soft-touch materials and adding ergonomic
features to multi-material assemblies. Printing is a
quicker process then FDM flexible and
with a much smaller layer resolution (0.1mm),
resulting in a very nice finished compared to FDM flexible
printing however, the material is more expensive.
Durable
Resin - Designed to simulate polypropylene
(PP) plastic, with comparable low modulus and high-impact
strength. Use this wear-resistant, ductile material when
parts require deformation and a smooth, glossy finish.
Castable
Resin - Formulated to capture breathtaking detail,
allowing you to prototype jewelry cost
effectively. Designed to capture
precise details and smooth surfaces. It burns out
cleanly without ash or residue, allowing jewelers and
casting houses to go straight from digital design to a
3D print suitable for direct investment casting.
Dental
Model Resin -
Designed for crown and bridge models with removable dies,
Dental Model Resin is a high-precision, high-accuracy
resin. Print crisp margins and contacts within ± 35
microns, and removable dies with consistently tight
fit. A smooth, matte surface finish and color similar to
gypsum make it easy to switch from analog to digital
model production.
Dental
SG Resin - An autoclavable, Class 1 biocompatible
resin, Dental SG is designed for printing precise
surgical guides and similar devices. Read our white
paper to learn how we verified the performance of Dental
SG, now trusted by clinicians for thousands of implant
surgeries.
Dental
LT Clear Resin - A Class IIa biocompatible resin,
the high fracture and wear resistance of Dental LT Clear
make it ideal for splints, retainers, and other
direct-printed orthodontic devices. With a clear color,
it polishes to high optical transparency for beautiful
final products. Dental LT Clear will be availble for
purchase soon, sign up below for updates.
3D Printing via Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
We can also provide you with 3D prints via Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers, which is great for quick validation of your physical design. The primary issue with these prints is shrinkage and warpage can occur on models and is purely geometry dependent.
FDM Printing Areas
- UP BOX+ - 255 L x 255 W x 205 H mm
(ideal for high quality/precision)
- Replicator Z18 - 305 L x 305 W x 457 H mm
(ideal for large prints)
- Replicator 2X - 246 L x 152 W x 155 H mm
(ideal for filament experimentation)
NOTE: We can create bigger parts, via splitting
and plastic welding or gluing.
FDM Resolution
0.1mm (however we generally do flexible at 0.25mm).
NOTE: We can do higher resolutions, if you
would like to save on time and machine-hour costs.
FDM Material / Filament
Other materials/colours are possible, but adds lead time.
ABS
(Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Filament - A
copolymer which is made of styrene, acryl and
butadiene. It is impact resistant and tough. Suitable for
most prototypes, expect long thin objects. Can shrink when
cooling down. Suffers from thermal contraction issues (up to +/- 1mm
on large parts).
PLA
(Polylactic Acid) Filament - A degradable bioplastic derived
from plants. Suitable for long thin objects. Crystallise
when cooling down, so can do bigger shapes.
PET
(Strongest) Filament
- Stronger than many ABS filaments
and has the higher print success rates of PLA.
Ideal for anything functional that needs toughness with
some flex.
Primalloy
(Flexible) Filament - Pliable rubber material with
outstanding heat, oil and abrasion resistance as well as
superior mechanical strength.
NinjaFlex
(Flexible) Filament - Uniquely flexible, strong prints ideal
for direct-drive extruders. Suitable for seals, gaskets, plugs, leveling feet,
protective applications. Needs to be printed at slower
speeds with a larger layer
resolution (0.25mm), which may result in showing visible
layer lines.
How Do We 3D Print Your Object?
To 3D print an object, a 3D computer model is required. You have three options:
- Email us your 3D computer model - we accept most file types,
however we would prefer a STL (.stl), OBJ
(.obj), STEP (.stp) or IGES (.igs).
- Ask us to create your 3D computer model.
- 3D scanning and post-processing.
Our capacity: 1x SLA 3D printer and 3x FDM 3D printers.
How Do We Charge?
Our printing prices are based on three factors:
- Man-hours: Includes print setup, part removal, support
material removal, hand finishing where required, assembly if
required, and in some
large part cases gluing or plastic welding. This is done at our
typical mechanical engineers hourly rate.
- Machine-hours: Rate based on type of
machine (e.g. SLA or FDM). This is a low hourly rate.
- Materials: The cost of the filament or
resin used for the print. The material includes the actual part
and the support material. Generally a negligible cost.
Our minimum order is $180 + GST, mostly due to the labour involved for
support material removal and hand finishing if/where required.
One-off Part?
Are you looking for a one-off part to replace something that is
broken, or no longer on the market? Unfortunately, we are confident that in most
cases 3D Printing services is not financially feasible.
Generally 3D Printing is used for new product development
prototyping. And therefore is a cheaper alternative to production
methods such as plastic injection moulding, blow moulding, etc.
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