Fused Deposition Modeling
- Standard: Remove supports and any burrs or ticks
- Primed: Standard plus spray with primer
- Paint: Primed plus spray with paint
Fused Deposition Modeling
Great for proving designs, fit and function testing, small production runs, jigs, and fixtures.
Process Comparison Table
| Stereolithography (SLA) | Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | Direct Metal Printing (DMP) | ColorJet Printing (CJP) | Fused Desposition Modeling | Cast Urethane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | Excellent for fit and form testing Best surface quality and highest resolution, ideal for trade show quality parts Easily finished and painted for demonstration/presentation models |
Ideal for durable, functional parts with a variety of applications Capable of producing snap fits and living hinges Heat and chemically resistant |
Perfect for complex metal parts that need to be manufactured quickly and accurately Fully dense parts with excellent surface finish |
Excellent for demonstration models with full color printing. Perfect for archiecture, consumer product design, healthcare, educational models, crystallography, medical teaching models and more | Ideal for Conceptual models, Engineering models, and Functional testing prototypes. | Ideal for marketing samples Production-like attributes (surface finish, color, accuracy & material properties) |
| Instant Quoting Maximum Dimensions | Normal Res: 29" x 25" x 21" High Res: 10" x 10" x 10" |
30" x 20" x 20" | 10.6" x 10.6" x 15.7" | 10" x 15" x 8" | 14" x 16" x 16" | - |
| Layer Thickness | Normal Res: .004" High Res: .002" |
Normal Res: 0.004" | Normal Res: 0.0024" High Res: 0.0012" |
0.004" | Standard Resolution: 0.01"; | - |
| Material Options | Technician's Choice, Accura 25 (ABS/PP-Like), Accura Xtreme White, Accura Xtreme Grey (High-Impact ABS-Like), Somos Next (High-Impact ABS-Like), Accura SL 7820 (ABS-Like), Accura 60 (PC-Like), Accura ClearVue (PC-Like), Accura Bluestone (High-Temp ABS-Like), Accura 48 (High-Temp PC-Like) | Nylon (Duraform PA), Glass-Filled Nylon (Duraform GF), Durable Nylon (Duraform EX Black & White) | Titanium (Ti6Al4V Grade 5), Stainless Steel (316L) | VisiJet PXL | ABS-M30, PC-ABS, Ultem, Polycarbonate | ABS-Like, PE-Like, PP-Like, Elastomer (25A, 30A, 40A, 50A, 60A, 70A, 80A, 90A), Clear, High-strength, High-temp ABS-Like, Custom (Glass Filled, MRI Transparent, ABS-Like, FDA Approved Rigid, FDA Approved Elastomeric, UL94VO Polypropylene, UL94VO ABS-Like |
| Finish Options | Standard, Pattern, Primed, Paint, Quick Clear, Gloss, Water Clear | Standard Uncoated, Standard Coated, Primed, Painted, Dyed | Anodized, EDM, Grinding, Heat Treated, Milling, Polished, Turning, Welding | Standard (With ColorBond Infiltration) | No finish, Standard, Primed, Paint | Functional, Show, Clear (Polished) |
| Lead Time Options | As little as 2 days | As little as 3 days | As little as 8 business days | Standard (5 -7 Days) | Standard (3 - 5 days) | First article in as little as 6 days |
| Recommended Minimum Feature Size | Normal Res: 0.025" - 0.035" High Res: 0.010" - 0.015" |
0.030" | 0.010" | .060" | 0.025" | 0.025" |