Affordable 3D printing service based in the UK. Upload your model for a free instant quote with our easy-to-use price calculator.Â
Receive your order in as little as 2 days. Enjoy design flexibility during prototyping, reduce production lead times, eliminate tooling costs, and save money. Â Â
Upload your design using our online cost calculator. We accept multiple file formats, including STL & OBJ.
We have a wide range of materials to pick from. See what best suits your strength, quantity and finish needs.
Pay for your 3D prints with most card types and receive your parts in 7-10 days.Â
Choose between our FDM and SLS services depending on the end-use and budget of your project. Not sure what you need? Our expert engineers are always on hand to offer transparent advice.Â
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) produces industrial-strength parts with unrivalled quality. It is the preferred 3D printing technology for mechanical prototypes and low-volume batch production of functional components. Our PA12 Nylon is available in white or can be dyed black upon request. Â Â
Often the more affordable option, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) offers a wide range of materials and colours. Though slightly less accurate for complex prints, it creates strong parts with a selection of desirable properties. FDM also tends to be the go-to for larger prints.
| Features | SLS | FDM |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | From 4-5 days | From 1 day |
| Material | PA 12 Nylon | CF, PETG, PLA, TPU, ASA |
| Accuracy | From 0.005 +- 0.175mm | From 0.05 -0.3 mm |
| Max Build Volume | 90 x 130 x 130mm | 480 x 480 x 480mm |
| Good For | Full-scale mass production & manufacturing functional end-use parts | Design inspection, prototyping & proof of concept |
| End Use | Durable mechanical components that withstand long-term real world use | Visualisation, unseen functional parts & custom art pieces |
Explore our catalogue of premium filaments to find the most suitable material for your 3D print.
Our SLS printers use DuraForm ProX PA12 Nylon to produce the best quality parts possible. A highly durable thermoplastic suitable for complex assemblies and functional or load-bearing applications.
Colours: White, Black (Dye)
Reinforcing PETG with carbon fibre greatly enhances its mechanical integrity. Expect high tensile strength and stiffness with a sleek matte black finish. Heat tolerant up to 80°C and resistant to chemicals.
Colours: Black
Our most popular filament, available in a wide selection of colours. PLA is incredibly versatile and considered to be more environmentally friendly than other plastics. Â
Colours: Black, Grey, White, Blue, Green, Orange, Red
Perfect for flexible parts with good impact resistance. TPU is resistant to abrasion and many chemicals. Sometimes used in high friction environments like car interiors.
Colours: Black, Grey, White
Pick ASA for parts that will spend time outdoors or in direct sunlight. It boasts impressive resistance to UV and chemicals, and good water absorption. ASA is often seen as a step up from ABS.
Colours: Black, White Â
A cheap way to print strong, durable parts in multiple colours. PETG has good shock resistance properties, is slightly flexible, and doesn’t deteriorate with water. Great for snap-to-fit components.
Colours: Black, Grey, White, Blue, Green, Red, Orange
Streamline your business operations with additive manufacturing. Accelerate product development and gain an edge on the competition. Book your free consultation today!
We required some parts for ear defenders that were no longer available and for some adaption of already existing parts to allow them to be compatible with our MRI scanner. The parts produced fitted exceptionally well and have so far stood up to constant use, 13 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Gareth Locke
NHS
Working on an unrevealed project? We are happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement to ensure the confidentiality of your designs.Â
Feel confident that your ideas are safe from the eyes of your competitors. Regardless of an NDA, your data remains protected at all times.
How much does it cost to 3D print something? Several factors can affect prices, but the main ones are: How large the object is, what material you choose and whether you need multiples or a one-off.
The easiest way to reduce your costs is to nest your models. This involves combining multiple objects in order to reduce their total bounding volume.
Use our simple online pricing calculator to receive a free quote. Just upload your 3D file to see your price!
We take great pride in the quality and consistency of our service. That’s why every single order undergoes strict quality assurance procedures.
If necessary, we will run test prints until we’re 100% satisfied that you are getting the best result possible. Our printers are regularly calibrated and printing profiles optimised. Additionally, each print receives a final inspection and cleanup before packaging.
Additive manufacturing uses a range of technologies and materials when turning your files into physical 3D parts.
Choosing the right material for your project can depend on many factors, and its end-use.
These are just some of the questions that will need answering before deciding on what might work best.
When designing products, prototypes, or parts, you might want to consider these things during the planning phase.Â
FDM generally needs to support areas where steep angles or overhangs are to be printed. The area that has been in contact with the support material can look slightly unfinished in comparison to the rest of the model.
SLS has no need to use any supports and the nylon powder the parts are made from supports the object through the entire process.
Resin printing can leave scars when the supports are removed. This process uses supports differently and has a minimal contact area on the parts.
Supported by the powder the model is made from and requires zero support structures.
Our CAD designers are here to help. If you have an idea for a product, are looking for design verification or have files that need repairing, get in touch. Maybe you have STEP files or an unsupported format, let us convert it for you.
We can even scan an object for you and turn it into a printable 3D file.
Please upload your 3D model in an .stl, .obj, .wrl, .step (.stp), .iges (.igs), .3mf, .dxf and .zip (with models and textures) format.
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The maximum file size is 290.73 Mb.
The cost of a 3D print is determined by many factors. These include: the material you require, the size of the model, and any post-processing required.Â
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The number of parts you require also contributes to the total budget. We offer discounts for orders of 25+, 50+, & 100+ units. If you require a larger batch order, get in touch for a bespoke price. Â
There are ways to make things cheaper, such as nesting your parts together. Use our online pricing tool to get a specific figure for your project.
We offer three different manufacturing speeds. Here's when you can expect to receive your order:
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Choose from the following shipping options:
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Yes, of course! Our minimum order value is just £12.50 plus VAT and shipping.Â
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Once you receive your prototype, let us know if there are any changes you'd like to make. When you're ready, we can go ahead with a larger batch order using the same printing setup to ensure you get the exact same results.Â
Our printers have a precision tolerance of approximately 0.1 mm on the Z-axis and 0.3 mm on the X and Y.Â
In some cases, they can be as accurate as 0.05 but this depends on choice of material and printing conditions.Â
High-performance materials like SLS Nylon PA12 and carbon fibre PETG allow for the creation of parts with robust mechanical properties that stand up against injection moulded alternatives. Moreover, 3D printing's layer-by-layer additive process permits precise control over material deposition, enabling the optimization of internal structures and load-bearing capabilities.
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) 3D printing operates by using a high-powered laser to selectively fuse successive layers of powdered material into a three-dimensional object. This additive manufacturing process allows for the creation of complex and intricate structures by melting and solidifying the powdered material one layer at a time, without the need for support structures.
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Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing functions by extruding a continuous filament of thermoplastic material, such as PLA or ASA, through a heated nozzle onto a build platform. The nozzle moves in a precise path, depositing layer upon layer of melted material, which rapidly cools and solidifies, building up the desired three-dimensional object from the bottom up.
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This differs from traditional manufacturing methods as it offers greater design freedom and customization and can produce highly intricate, complex geometries with reduced material waste. Traditional methods typically involve more extensive tooling and setup for mass production, which is significantly more expensive and time consuming.Â
3D printing allows you to create all kinds of objects, both functional and for prototyping purposes.
Here are some of the things people use it for:
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We also offer a 3D laser scanning service which we can use to print accurate models of buildings and other large structures for visualisation.Â
The only limit is your imagination!
Our company print shop is local to Ramsgate, Kent, but we can send orders anywhere in the UK fast with cheap shipping rates.
We don’t currently offer printer rentals. However, if you upload your file you can rely on our expert team to bring your vision to life. We’re always happy to discuss the finer details before going ahead, just reach out via the contact information below.
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If you’d like to talk more about 3D printing, please get in touch. We’re ready to answer any questions you might have.
