Online 3D Printing Service for Custom Parts

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3D Printing Processes

Our online 3D printing service enables you to 3D print your custom part on demand. We offer six 3D printing technologies to transform your 3D files into plastic, metal, and elastomeric parts. With more than 120 3D printers, we have unmatched capacity that reliably delivers parts within days. In addition to a broad material selection, we offer several post-processing options to improve cosmetics or enhance mechanical properties.

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Metal 3D Printing

Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) uses a fiber laser system that draws onto a surface of atomized metal powder, welding the powder into fully dense metal parts.

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Stereolithography (SLA)

Stereolithography (SLA) uses an ultraviolet laser that draws on the surface of liquid thermoset resin to create thousands of thin layers until final parts are formed.

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Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

Selective laser sintering (SLS) uses a CO2 laser that fuses nylon-based powder, layer by layer until final thermoplastic parts are built.

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Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)

Multi Jet Fusion selectively applies fusing and detailing agents across a bed of nylon powder, which are fused in thousands of layers by heating elements into a solid functional component.

 

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PolyJet

PolyJet uses a jetting process where small droplets of liquid photopolymer are sprayed from multiple jets onto a build platform and cured in layers that form elastomeric parts.

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Carbon DLS

Carbon DLS uses digital light projection, oxygen permeable optics, and programmable liquid resins to produce plastic parts with excellent mechanical properties and surface finish.

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FDM 3D Printing Through XS Network

FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printing builds parts by heating and extruding thermoplastics layer-by-layer. FDM is a good 3D printing options for strong prototypes and functional parts. Material options include popular thermoplastics like ABS, TPU, PEI, PETG, and more. Get an instant quote for FDM parts within days. 

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Factory vs. Network

We offer a range of capabilities through our in-house digital factories at XS along with our digital network of manufacturers. If speed is essential, our factory capabilities have you covered, but if you're in need of advanced capabilities and have more flexibility in your schedule.

  Materials Max Part Size Min Feature Size Tolerances
Metal 3D Printing Aluminum
Stainless Steel (17-4, 316L)
Titanium
Inconel
Cobalt Chrome

9.6 in. x 9.6 in. x 13.0 in

X Line: 31.5 in. x 15.7 in. x 19.7 in.

 0.006 in. ±0.003 in
Stereolithography ABS
Polycarbonate
Polypropylene
Silicone		 29 in. x 25 in. x 21 in. 0.0025 in. ±0.002 in.
Selective Laser Sintering Nylons
Polypropylene
TPU		 19 in. x 19 in. x 17 in. 0.030 in. ±0.010 in.
Multi Jet Fusion Nylons 11.1 in. x 14.9 in. x 14.9 in. 0.020 in. ±0.012 in.
PolyJet Elastomer (30A to 95A) 19.3 in. x 15.4 in. x 7.9 in. 0.012 in. ±0.005  in.
Carbon DLS ABS
Polypropylene		 7.4 in. x 4.6 in. x 12.8 in. 0.020 in. ±0.010 in.
  Materials Max Part Size Min Feature Size Tolerances
Metal 3D Printing Aluminum
Stainless Steel (17-4, 316L)
Titanium
Inconel
Cobalt Chrome

245mm x 245mm x 330mm

X Line: 400mm x 800mm x  500mm

 0.1524mm ±0.076mm
Stereolithography ABS
Polycarbonate
Polypropylene
Silicone		 736mm x 635mm x 533mm 0.0634mm ±0.0508mm
Selective Laser Sintering Nylons
Polypropylene
TPU		 482mm x 482mm x 431mm 0.762mm ± 0.254mm
Multi Jet Fusion Nylons

281mm x 378mm x 378mm

 0.508mm ±0.305mm
PolyJet Elastomer (30A to 95A) 490mm x 391mm x 200mm 0.305mm ±0.127mm
Carbon DLS ABS
Polypropylene		 89mm x 118mm x 326mm 0.508mm ±0.254mm

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Plastic 3D Printing Materials

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ABS

ABS is an all-purpose material that offers smooth surface finishes, impact resistance, and durability. We offer a variety of ABS-like plastics:

  • Accura Xtreme White 200
  • Accura Xtreme Gray
  • Accura 7820
  • WaterShed XC 11122
  • MicroFine
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Nylon

We offer multiple grades of nylons through our selective laser sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing processes. These powdered thermoplastic materials build durable parts with mechanical properties suitable for functional prototyping and end-use.

  • PA 12 White
  • PA 11 Black
  • PA 12 Black
  • PA 12 Mineral-Filled 
  • PA 12 40% Glass-Filled
  • PA 12 40% Glass-Filled Black
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Polycarbonate (PC)

Polycarbonate is a versatile material choice that stiff parts with excellent heat deflection. Multiple polycarbonate-like materials are available through our stereolithography (SLA) process.

  • Accura 60
  • Accura 5530
  • PerFORM (Ceramic-like Advanced High Temp)
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Polypropylene (PP)

3D-printed polypropylene is a lightweight material with flexibility, durability, and chemical resistance.

  • Polypropylene Natural
  • Somos 9120 (PP-like Translucent White)
  • Carbon FPU 50

Metal 3D Printing Materials

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Aluminum

3D-printed aluminum offers high temperature and corrosion resistance and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

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Aluminum

3D-printed aluminum offers high temperature and corrosion resistance and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

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Aluminum

3D-printed aluminum offers high temperature and corrosion resistance and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

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Aluminum

3D-printed aluminum offers high temperature and corrosion resistance and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

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Aluminum

3D-printed aluminum offers high temperature and corrosion resistance and an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.

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-- Bob Koch, Johnson & Johnson - Ethicon

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3D Printing Toolkit

Get in-depth design advice to optimize 3D-printed parts. Designing with additive manufacturing in mind can accelerate production time and reduce overall cost.

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Surface Finish Options for 3D Prints

 
Unfinished Dots, or standing "nibs," remain evident on the bottom of the part from the support structure remnants.
Natural Supported surfaces are sanded down to eliminate the support nibs.
Standard Supported surfaces are sanded, and the entire part is finely blasted for a consistent look. Note that the layers are still present.
Custom Soft-touch paint, clear part finishing, painting, masking, color matching, decals/graphic, and texture finishes are available.

 

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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 Clear cosmetic finish that can be applied to ABS-Like Translucent/Clear (WaterShed XC 11122) and PC-Like Translucent/Clear (Accura 60) materials.
Painting 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.
Plating Electroless nickel plating can be used to achieve parts that are similar to cast aluminum or magnesium.
Dyeing 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 Decaling can be used to add a logo or other graphics to boost cosmetics or function.
Polishing 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.
Heat Treatment Harden and strengthen metal 3D prints with multiple heat treatment options: NADCAP heat treatment, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), solution annealing, and aging.
Machining Machine metal 3D prints to achieve exceptional surface finish quality or meet tight tolerances.

Why Choose Us for Custom 3D Printing?

Unmatched Quality
Get design feedback from our experienced engineering team that has helped thousands of customers bring their products to market with quality 3D-printed parts. We will also work with you to determine optimal part orientation based on your application's requirements.

Wide Material Selection
Across our six 3D printing technologies, we use a range of commercial-grade thermoset resins, and thermoplastic and metal powders to 3D print parts that are suitable for various part applications and industries. If required for your parts, we offer a variety of post-process options such as heat treating, secondary machining, plating, painting, and dyeing to further enhance mechanical properties and cosmetics.  

Scale and Production
Our facility is home to more than 120 3D printing machines that produce metal and plastic parts. This means we'll always have capacity when you need parts fast--whether it's a small batch of parts or production level volumes.

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Why Choose Us for Custom 3D Printing?

Unmatched Quality
Get design feedback from our experienced engineering team that has helped thousands of customers bring their products to market with quality 3D-printed parts. We will also work with you to determine optimal part orientation based on your application's requirements.

Wide Material Selection
Across our six 3D printing technologies, we use a range of commercial-grade thermoset resins, and thermoplastic and metal powders to 3D print parts that are suitable for various part applications and industries. If required for your parts, we offer a variety of post-process options such as heat treating, secondary machining, plating, painting, and dyeing to further enhance mechanical properties and cosmetics.  

Scale and Production
Our facility is home to more than 120 3D printing machines that produce metal and plastic parts. This means we'll always have capacity when you need parts fast--whether it's a small batch of parts or production level volumes.

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
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Common 3D Printing Applications

Additive manufacturing can be leveraged for both rapid prototyping and production in aerospace, medical, automotive, and other large industry sectors. Examples of typical parts, include:

  • Form and fit prototypes
  • Housings and enclosures
  • Medical devices
  • Snap fits
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Heat exchangers and heat sinks
  • Engine components
  • Fuel injectors
  • Surgical instrumentation

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Upload a 3D CAD file to get an instant quote on your 3D printing design. In our quoting platform, you can see real-time cost implications based on your choice of 3D printing material and resolution level. 

If you have any questions regarding your quote or design, you can then work with our applications engineering team and they will help guide you through the process.

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3D Printing FAQs

1How much does 3D printing cost?
3D printing cost per part is dependent on a multitude of factors, including design, material, process, and post print operations. Typically, the post print operations account for most of the part cost, especially if manual labor is involved. In general, the laser powder bed sintering processes like SLS and MJF are the most optimal economic choices for end use parts if cost is a key factor. Check out this blog post to better understand what drives the cost of 3D printing.
2How do I choose a 3D printing technology?
When selecting a 3D printing technology, first determine critical design requirements like strength, temperature resistance, water resistance, aesthetics, or durability. This will often help you determine if a metal or plastic 3D printing is needed for your application. Check out this 3D printing material selection guide for further assistance on technology options to align with your design requirements.
3What type of file format is needed for 3D printing?
Though all file types are ultimately converted to STL (.stl) before printing, the recommended file type to upload is STEP (.stp/.step). SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt), and IGES (.igs/.iges) files. Check out further guidance on how to design .stil files for 3D printing. Learn more about .stl files for 3D printing.
4How large of a part can you 3D print?
The maximum size of the part depends on the bounding box in the 3D printing machine being used. With the advancement in large format printing options, parts with build volumes as large as 31.5 in. x 15.7 in. x 19.7 in. for metal parts and as large as 29 in. x 25 in. x 21 in. for plastic parts.
5What are the advantages of 3D printing?
One of the biggest advantages of 3D printing is speed, or time to part in hand. Additional advantages include flexible design, cost savings, and production quality parts without tooling investment.
6What is 3D printing used for?
3D printing has historically been leveraged as a rapid prototyping manufacturing method. With advancements in post-processing options and engineering grade additive materials, 3D printing is often leveraged for end use part production.