3D Printing
Our main service is printing. We can handle larger backpack-sized items and smaller.
Materials
Our bread and butter is printing. We can handle larger backpack-sized items and smaller. Where we really shine is our wide variety of plastics, which we can print in varying sizes.
Economic Plastics
Economic plastics can be printed up to 380x380x380mm. They are good for everyday use items. They are the cheapest variety of plastic.
| PLA | PETG | |
| Pros | Good for visual models, test fits, and costume props Cheapest variety of plastic Easy to sand and paint Highest resolution plastic Multiple primary colors Silk varieties Glow-in-the-dark Metallic-fill powders like iron, copper, and brass | Good for functional models around the house / business Fairly stiff and durable Resists many household chemicals for washing / cleaning Suitable for warm environments (inside computer cases, behind refrigerator) -Several colors Translucent / transparent colors OSHA colors with transparency for illumination Used for end-use parts in non-demanding environments (if you don’t need safety glasses or gloves to use it, you can probably use PETG for it) Translucent parts can be used to make illuminated covers / signs |
| Cons | – Can melt easily, so we don’t recommend microwaving it or placing it on a stove – No chemical resistance | – Fewer color options than PLA – Printed at somewhat lower resolution than PLA -Slightly more expensive than PLA |
Engineering Plastics
Engineering plastics can be printed up to 260x260x260mm, unless otherwise noted.
| ABS | Nylon | Polycarbonate | |
| Pros | Multiple colors More durable than PLA or PETG Higher temperature resistance (up to 200F or 93C) Can be vapor smoothed for a glossy finish Available in carbon-fiber, fiberglass, or Kevlar fill Great for higher temperature applications like hot water pipe holders, and for use as interior car parts | Extremely durable Can be filled with carbon-fiber for stiff and strong parts Resistant to most solvents Carbon-fiber nylon may be able to be printed up to 300x300x380mm Carbon-fiber nylon can replace most common “tooling” jigs Unfilled nylon can be used to create slippery surfaces like furniture sliders or gear teeth | Extremely impact resistant High working temperature (over 250 F / 121 C) Available in carbon-fiber filled |
| Cons | More expensive than PLA or PETG Parts cannot be as large as PLA or PETG | -Only available in natural (unfilled) or matte black (carbon fiber) Unable to do rapid turnaround due to filament drying | Only availabl in natural (unfilled) or matte black (carbon fiber) Carbon-fiber is stiffer but more likely to shatter in large impacts |
High-performance
All are limited to 260x260x260mm.
| ULTEM 9085 | |
| Pros | – Nearly 70 MPa tensile strength – Heat deflection temp over 300 F / 149 C – FAR 25.853 compliance – Are likely the cheapest way to solve a problem that needs them |
| Cons | – No choice in color – Are not cheap relative to other types of plastic |
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