Mass Production 3D Printing is a new process for many. There are a lot of questions about its capabilities, materials, and design. We attempt to answer a few of them here. But we highly recommend that if you are considering utilizing 3D Printing farms for your next project that you submit your design for review and quoting. One of our engineers will be able to give you design feedback and explain the entire process around your specific project.
Design Features
Check out the Slant 3D Sample Brick Below to see many of the features that can be created and those to be avoided with production 3D Printing. You may also get more detail from this post to familiarize yourself with the 3D Printing process.
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Maximum Build VolumesWe support a wide range of part sizes, but they must fit inside of our build volumes. Parts that are larger than these build volumes cannot be printed and must be broken into smaller components
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Common 3D Printing Materials
Slant 3D can manufacture parts with almost any material that is currently provided in a filament form. Below are a few of our common materials and their specifications.
If you are not certain what material you need for your project we are happy to go through the capabilities of different materials and make a recommendation when we quote your project.
If you are not certain what material you need for your project we are happy to go through the capabilities of different materials and make a recommendation when we quote your project.
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PLA
PLA is a plant-based plastic. It is mechanically rigid and has a glossy finish. It is an ideal option for simple consumer products which have indoor applications. It is also an ideal option for consumables since it is a biodegradable plastic. |
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ABS-Substitute Ingeo 870
Ingeo 870 is a new plastic that is mechanically similiar to ABS. It is also more thermally resistant than PLA. If you need a functional part that is not in a high temp environment then this is an ideal material |
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TPU
TPU is a flexible material with properties similar to rubber. It is often used for making mechanical parts such as hinges or button covers where compliance is necessary. There are vairants of TPU that are quite rigid and can serve as a more durable alternative to ABS |
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PETG
PETG is a strong and chemically resistant plastic with high temperature resistance. PETG is often an acceptable and more affordable alternative to ABS. |
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