3D Printing Services
We offer a wide range of 3D printing technologies suitable for functional prototypes, complex designs and end-use aplications. Materials from plastics and flexibles through to high spec engineering metals, choose between hobbyist and professional services.
SLS
(Selective Laser Sintering)
SLS additive manufacturing uses a laser to bond small grains of plastic, ceramic, glass or other materials such as metals, layer by layer into a 3D dimensional structure.
- High accuracy of parts
- Functional, end use parts
- Low-volume production
- Durable prototypes with high toughness and impact strength
- Variable Stiffnesses and Ductilities available
- Nylon or Polyamide based materials
- Production parts
SLA
(Stereolithography)
Stereolithography uses an ultraviolet laser to cure layers of liquid resin. It is great for plastic or flexible parts that require a high level of accuracy and surface quality.
- High accuracy parts (Possible up to +/- 0.01mm)
- Transparent Parts
- Smooth Surface Finishes
- Visual parts for prototypes and photographic purposes
- Master parts for moulds such as Vacuum Casting and Urethane Casting
- Dentistry and Medical
- Verification of tolerances and fit of multiple part assemblies
- Wide range of materials and colours (Flexible / Rigid etc.)
DMLS
(Direct Metal Laser Sintering)
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is a process whereby a laser or multiple lasers fuse a bed of powder of the chosen material (Typically Steel, Stainless or Titanium ), in order to create the solid structure. DMLS is best for building fully functioning metal parts.
- High accuracy of parts
- Fully functional metal prototype or end use parts
- Low-volume production
- Complex geometries that CNC machining cannot achieve
- Automotive Applications
- Medical Applications
- Aerospace Applications
- Variable metals available (Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium etc)
MJP
(Multi-Jet Printing)
MJP or MultiJet Printing is an inkjet printing process that uses piezo printhead technology to deposit either photocurable plastic resin or casting wax materials layer by layer.
- High accuracy of parts
- Functional, end use parts
- Low-volume production
- Durable prototypes with high toughness and impact strength
- Variable Stiffnesses and Ductilities available
- Nylon or Polyamide based materials
- Highly consistent material properties
- High quality surface finish
FDM
(Fused Deposition Moulding)
FDM Technology builds parts layer-by-layer from the bottom up by heating and extruding thermoplastic filament. The FDM Printers work with production-grade thermoplastics to build strong and durable parts.
- Medium accuracy of parts (Possible up to +/- 0.1mm)
- Functional low volume end use parts
- Suitable for production grade thermoplastics (Such as ABS)
- Prototyping for form, fit and function testing
- Lightweight but structural honeycomb parts
- Automotive applications
- Aerospace applications
- Wide range of materials and colours