Process Specification


3D Scanning
Max Part Size No Set Maximum
Tolerance +/- 0.05mm (0.002")
Min Feature Size +/- 0.1mm (0.004")
Resolution Z-axis 0.1mm (0.004")
Avg Lead Time 3-7 days
CNC Machining
Max Part Size 45x50x45cm (18"x20"x18")
Tolerance +/- 0.05mm (0.002")
Min Feature Size 0.5mm (0.02") Wall THK
Materials Available Diverse Range
Avg Lead Time 1-2 weeks
Paintable Yes*
Laser Cutting
Max Part Size 1.2x1.2m (4'x4')
Tolerance +/- 0.05mm (0.002")
Min Feature Size 0.05mm (0.002")
Materials Available Diverse Range
Avg Lead Time 3-7 days
Paintable Yes*
Metal Casting
Max Part Size No Maximum Limit
Tolerance Material Dependent
Min Feature Size 1.5-2.5mm(0.06"-0.1")
Materials Available Alu, Brass, Iron
Avg Lead Time 4-7 weeks
Paintable Yes
Plastic and Rubber Casting
Max Part Size No Maximum Limit
Tolerance Dependent on Mould
Min Feature Size .5mm(0.02") Wall**
Materials Available Diverse Range
Resolution Dependent on Master
Avg Lead Time 2-3 weeks
Paintable Yes*
Polyjet 3D Printing
Max Part Size 48x38x20cm(19"x15"x8")
Tolerance +/- 0.3mm (0.010")
Min Feature Size 1mm (0.04") Wall THK
Materials Available Rigid/Elastomer/Hybrid
Resolution 0.016mm (0.0006") layers
Avg Lead Time 2-4 days
Paintable Yes*
Rapid Injection Moulding
Max Part Size 20x20x20cm (8"x8"x8")
Tolerance +/- 0.1mm (0.004")
Min Feature Size 0.8mm (0.03")Wall THK
Materials Available Most IM Thermoplastics
Avg Lead Time 2-5 weeks
Paintable Yes*
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Max Part Size 27x33x38cm (11"x13"x15")
Tolerance +/- 0.2mm (0.010")
Min Feature Size 0.6mm (0.025") Wall THK
Materials Available Nylon
Resolution 0.16mm (0.006") layers
Avg Lead Time 3-7 days
Paintable Yes
Stereolithography (SLA)
Max Part Size 50x50x60cm (20"x20"x24")
Tolerance +/- 0.1mm (0.005")
Min Feature Size 0.6mm (0.025") Wall THK
Materials Available Range of SLA Resins
Resolution 0.16mm (0.006") layers
Avg Lead Time 3-6 days
Paintable Yes
Vacuum Forming
Max Part Size 60x60x60cm(24"x24"x24")
Tolerance +/- 0.1mm (0.005")
Min Feature Size 0.8mm (0.03") Wall THK
Materials Available Most Sheet Thermoplastics
Avg Lead Time 2-4 weeks
Paintable Yes*
Z-Corp Printing
Max Part Size 20x25x20cm (8"x10"x8")
Tolerance +/- 0.2mm (0.01")
Min Feature Size 2mm (0.08") Wall THK
Materials Available Plaster
Resolution .1mm (0.004") Layers
Avg Lead Time 1-3 days
Paintable Yes*

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