Production capabilities for practical 3D printed parts.
Contract FDM production for approved 3D models, practical material selection, repeat part records, small-to-large batch runs, packaging support, fulfillment support, shipping options, rush requests, and quote-by-job production planning.
Printer capacity for contract manufacturing runs.
Our 130+ printer production network supports prototype samples, approved small-batch production, larger batch programs, replacement parts, repeat manufacturing work, and domestic FDM production programs. The printers shown are just some of the machines available for contract manufacturing projects.
Every part has a purpose.
The quote process keeps the part purpose, material fit, surface expectations, and quantity tied together before printing starts.
Tolerance and build size reference.
Use these as planning references before submitting a quote request. Final tolerance and build feasibility are confirmed during job review based on the model, material, orientation, and part geometry.
Typical FDM dimensional accuracy
Standard FDM production typically achieves ±0.5% of the dimension, with a lower limit of approximately ±0.5mm (0.020") on any given feature.
- Small features under 10mm: expect ±0.3–0.5mm
- Medium features 10–100mm: typically ±0.5–1.0mm
- Large features over 100mm: ±0.5% or better depending on orientation
- Press fits and mating parts: request a test sample before full run
Tolerance is affected by material, print orientation, layer height, infill, and part geometry. Critical-fit parts should include tolerance expectations in the quote request.
Build envelope and part sizing
Our available printers cover a range of build volumes. Maximum printable size depends on the printer assigned to your job, which is based on material, quantity, and scheduling.
- Standard build envelope: up to approximately 300 × 300 × 400mm per printer
- Larger parts may be reviewed for sectioned printing, assembly, or alternate production planning
- Very small features under 1mm may require geometry review before quoting
- Tall parts with small footprints may need orientation or support review
Include overall part dimensions in the quote request. If a part is close to or over 250mm in any axis, mention it so build feasibility can be confirmed.
Choose material based on how the part will be used.
Material recommendations depend on strength, heat, outdoor exposure, flexibility, appearance, cost, and production quantity. Final selection is confirmed during quote review.
What affects price and lead time.
Pricing and lead time depend on the model, material, size, quantity, print time, support needs, post-print handling, rush needs, packing, labeling, fulfillment requirements, and delivery method.
Part size and print time
Part size and print duration affect scheduling, production capacity, and final quote timing.
Material and strength needs
Heat, flexibility, UV exposure, and load concerns influence material choice and print settings.
Support and cleanup
Parts that require heavy supports or detailed cleanup need more handling time.
Quantity and repeatability
Approved repeat parts can be organized for more efficient reorder planning and future production runs.
Lead time, rush production, and shipping
Production windows, rush fees, packing needs, labeling, fulfillment scope, and customer-selected shipping speed are reviewed during quoting.
Contract fulfillment requirements
Fulfillment programs require customer-supplied branded materials to be delivered ahead of time before inserts, labels, cards, or promotional pieces can be included in outbound shipments.
Send the model, quantity, material goal, and target date.
Include delivery preference, color, use environment, and any strength, heat, flex, or finish requirements.