3D Printing Services
- Online instant pricing & Free DFM
- Rapid prototype as far as 2 days
- Tight tolerance controllinto +/- 0.01mm
Our 3D Printing Capabilities
Looking for a reliable rapid prototyping and production partner? We can help. Get an online quote with free analysis in hours for quality parts within days.
MJF
For custom 3D printing using Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), an array of inkjet printheads is employed to selectively apply a fusing agent to a bed of powder material, which is then fused layer by layer through heating. It’s fast, cost-effective, and can create parts with exceptional details with also minimizing the 3D printing service cost.
SLS
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) for 3D printing involves using a powerful laser to fuse small particles of powder material, layer by layer, to create custom 3D printed parts. Print parts with minimal support structures, resulting in less waste material and a smoother surface finish. It’s ideal for creating functional prototypes and producing small product quantities.
FDM
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) involves extruding thermoplastic materials layer-by-layer to print 3D models. It makes printing the highest quality 3D designs possible by ensuring exceptional strength, durability, and heat resistance. Excellent for fast prototypes and affordable 3D printing service cost.
Why choose Fow Mould for plastic prototype manufacturing
Advanced prototype manufacturing equipment
When you use prototype injection molding you will be given access to advanced prototype manufacturing equipment. By using this state-of-the-art technology, you could be assured that your prototype’s specifications will be perfect.
Quick quotation for your custom project
If you are interested in getting a quick quotation for your custom project, you won’t have to wait long. Our customer service team will have the product quotation ready for you within the day.
Fast sampling in 1 week
It is always a good idea to ask for a sample of your design, before you invest in a large scale order. We have the ability to provide you with a sample within a week.
Expertised printing experts
We have a team of printing experts that can fulfill all your 3D printing needs. Just give us a sample of your design, and we can make a great prototype mold..
What is 3D Printing?
3D printing is an additive manufacturing process where materials are joined together to make objects from 3D model data (CAD). Typically, 3D printing is a layer-by-layer process where part geometries are “grown,” fusing with the previous layer. 3D printing processes can build objects in plastics, photopolymers, reaction polymers, composites, metal, glass, and other materials.
Advantages of 3D Printing
Building parts layer-by-layer brings about many benefits that open up design possibilities that were previously unachievable through traditional processes like injection molding, machining, or casting.
- Complex, organic geometries with limited impact on part cost
- Consolidation of multi-component assembly into a single part
- No upfront tooling costs
- Fast production for parts within 24 hours
- Internal features for advanced heat transfer and flow applications
3D Printing Process
The 3D printing process goes through three main steps:
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Step 3
Surface Finish Options for 3D Prints
Unfinished
Natural
Standard
Custom
Custom
Dots, or standing “nibs,” remain evident on the bottom of the part from the support structure remnants.
Supported surfaces are sanded down to eliminate the support nibs.
Supported surfaces are sanded, and the entire part is finely blasted for a consistent look. Note that the layers are still present.
Soft-touch paint, clear part finishing, painting, masking, color matching, decals/graphic, and texture finishes are available.
Dots, or standing “nibs,” remain evident on the bottom of the part from the support structure remnants.
Custom Finishing
Looking to boost the strength, clarity, or appearance of your 3D-printed parts? Choose from microfluidic and micro-resolution materials, metal plating, secondary machining, and custom finishes like painting, clear coating, and decaling.
Clear Coat
Painting
Plating
Dyeing
Decaling
Polishing
Heat Treatment
Machining
Clear cosmetic finish that can be applied to ABS-Like Translucent/Clear (WaterShed XC 11122) and PC-Like Translucent/Clear (Accura 60) materials.
After smoothing the part with sanding and polishing, parts can be painted with automotive-grade paint. Provide a pantone color with your quote request. We also offer soft-touch painting.
Electroless nickel plating can be used to achieve parts that are similar to cast aluminum or magnesium.
Dyeing is another method for adding color to 3D prints. This is faster option with a limited color selection, so is a more cost-effective choice than painting.
Decaling can be used to add a logo or other graphics to boost cosmetics or function.
We can polish parts to a mirror-like finish. If this is a requirement, we ask that you provide either a drawing or image that indicates your finish expectations.
Harden and strengthen metal 3D prints with multiple heat treatment options: NADCAP heat treatment, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), solution annealing, and aging.
Machine metal 3D prints to achieve exceptional surface finish quality or meet tight tolerances.