3D Printing Service

One of our most popular services is undoubtedly 3D Printing. However, we recognise that each and every requirement can be different from the next.

We’ll use our incredibly advanced 3D technology and industrial 3D printing machines to create flawless, complex parts that would otherwise be a struggle to source for your project. In order to meet as many different requirements as we can, we have a variety of industrial 3D printing services and materials to choose from. Our 3D Printers use high grade and high-performance thermoplastics, photopolymers, and metals that are historically used in engineering – and manufactOururing processes. With our printers we can produce complex high-requirement parts in a fast and efficient manner while providing flexibility, responsiveness, and control that cannot be obtained with historical manufacturing processes. All produced parts have a smooth surface finish. Systems 3D Offers a Variety of 3D Printing Technologies. This includes our FDM 3D printing service.

Each of these processes leads to the creation of 3D printed products. However, the method used depends on exactly what is going to be manufactured. As well as the size, shape and material of the desired part.

One of our most popular services is undoubtedly 3D Printing. However, we recognise that each and every requirement can be different from the next.

We’ll use our incredibly advanced 3D technology and industrial 3D printing machines to create flawless, complex parts that would otherwise be a struggle to source for your project. In order to meet as many different requirements as we can, we have a variety of industrial 3D printing services and materials to choose from. Our 3D Printers use high grade and high-performance thermoplastics, photopolymers, and metals that are historically used in engineering – and manufactOururing processes. With our printers we can produce complex high-requirement parts in a fast and efficient manner while providing flexibility, responsiveness, and control that cannot be obtained with historical manufacturing processes. All produced parts have a smooth surface finish. Systems 3D Offers a Variety of 3D Printing Technologies. This includes our FDM 3D printing service.

Each of these processes leads to the creation of 3D printed products. However, the method used depends on exactly what is going to be manufactured. As well as the size, shape and material of the desired part.

FDM (FFF) – Fused Deposition Modelling

FDM manufacturing is the process of extruding a thermoplastic filament over a heated a extrusion tip and laying down the melted plastic in and organised pattern so as to create functional and usable items. Following is a list of the materials we work in and typical characteristics and applications for the respective materials.

Available Materials

Nylon 12

Combines strength with excellent fatigue properties

Is suitable for applications requiring:

Repetitive snap fits
High fatigue resistance
Strong chemical resistance
Press (friction) fit inserts
Tooling, jigs and fixtures
Covers
Panels
Vibration resistant components

Primarily used in:

Aerospace
Automotive
Motorsport
Consumer goods
Manufacturing of all types

ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate)

ASA is now the most popular all-purpose FDM thermoplastic used for FDM prototyping and for the production of functional end-use components. ASA exceeds the mechanical properties of ABS.

Charteristics and Qualities:

Provides exceptional UV stability
As a thermoplastic it is very strong
Available in a wide range of colour and matte finish
Offers the best aesthetics of any FDM thermoplastic
Ideal for attractive prototypes

Uses and Industries

Consumer sporting goods
Tools and fixtures
Automotive components and accessories.
End-use parts
Outdoor commercial use
Infrastructure use

PLA (Polyactic Acid)

Is a bio-plastic derived from corn and is a very popular filament among the “maker crowd” due to its relatively inexpensive price and biodegradability.

Characteristics:

Hard
Strong
Low rate of thermal expansion

Suitable for:

Consumer (non-industrial) based applications
Prototypes
Functional models not requiring to be able to function under stress or load
Indoor decorative applications for home and commercial use

Polycarbonate ISO (PC-ISO)

An industrial thermoplastic, which in its raw state, is biocompatible (ISO 10993 USP Class VI) and can be gamma or EtO sterilized. It is a strong, heat-resistant engineering plastic.

Commonly used in:

Food and drug packaging
Medical device manufacturing

Polycarbonate ABS (PC-ABS)

One of the most extensively used industrial thermoplastics in industry. This is because it contains a combination of properties from both materials both of which have properties that are desirable. PC offers heat resistance. ABS offers flexibility.

Industries used in:

Automotive
Electronics
Telecommunications

Applications:

Conceptual Modelling
Functional Prototyping
Manufacturing Tools
End-use Parts

Polycarbonate (PC)

Lets engineers and designers combine the speed and agility of 3D printing with the reliability of the most widely used industrial thermoplastics. PC is a true industrial thermoplastic that creates strong parts that withstand functional testing.

Widely used in: