FDM 3D Printing service

FDM is the most affordable 3D printing technology. It is also the most diverse in material selection and colors. Perfect for early prototyping, housings, molds and tooling.

Maximum size:

300x300x300mm

Lead time:

Standard up to 7 days

Priority 1-2 days

FDM 3D PRINTING

Additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) has many types. The most widely used and well-known today are:

  • FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

  • SLA (Stereolithography)

  • SLS(Selective Laser Sintering)

  • MJF(Multi Jet Fusion).

  • DMLS(Direct Metal Laser Sintering - 3D printing with metals).

A thermoplastic plastic (filament) is applied layer by layer in FDM. The layers are often oriented horizontally or nearly horizontally so that the printed piece grows vertically (in the Z direction). The molten filament is pushed through a nozzle, with the nozzle moving across the platform. These movements are determined by print instructions, often in a .gcode file.

FDM has very low start-up costs because relatively simple machines with low maintenance costs are typically used for production. We advise our customers to print with FDM if the following two criteria are decisive for production:

  • Low production costs

  • Short lead times

With our expertise and our FDM machines, we are able to produce with layer thicknesses as thin as 50 microns. By default, we use 200 microns per layer. It is always a trade-off between quality, speed and cost. We are happy to help you choose the optimal layer thickness.

FDM printing is possible with several plastics that can have different properties. A suitable plastic can be found for every application - from hobbies to high-tech space technology. We work with the following plastics:

  • ABS

  • PLA

  • PETG

  • PETG-CF

  • NYLON (PA)

  • TPU/TPE

  • HIPS

  • ASA

  • PET

  • PEEK

  • ULTEM

  • PC (Poly-carbonate)

  • CF (Carbon Filled Filaments)

More about materials - FDM Materials