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Material Extrusion 3D Printing
Material Extrusion Services for Your Rapid Manufacturing Requirements
Capable of quickly delivering parts made with true engineering plastics, 3Diligent ProdEX’s material extrusion service reliably delivers high-quality models, tools, fixtures, and production parts. In addition to durable parts, this additive-manufacturing process is also capable of delivering large FDM prints, with expertise delivering parts much larger than the typical cubic yard build envelope.
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Material Extrusion Service at a Glance
Branded Processes Also Known As
- Standard Tolerance+/-.005" for the first inch, +/- .002" each additional inch (.127mm +/- .50mm/25mm)
- Stock Surface Finish~80 µin Ra
- Lead Time1 – 5 Business Days
- Maximum Size10' x 12' x 25' (3000mm x 3600mm x 7500mm)
- Minimum Layer Thickness0.005" (0.125mm)
- Minimum Feature Size0.005" (0.125mm)
- Minimum Wall Thickness0.04" (1mm)
Advantages
Material Selection. Choose from over 15 materials with a wide range of properties.
Relatively Affordable. Thermoplastic filaments are relatively inexpensive, making extrusion a cost-effective option, especially for larger prints.
Short Lead Times. Extrusion parts will typically ship in 1 – 5 business days.
Large Build Volume. Our largest printer can handle prints 10' x 12' x 20'. Those measurements are in feet!
Limitations
Low durability. To successfully be jetted from an ink head, fairly low viscosity—and thus typically less durable—materials are also required. Further, as a general rule, photopolymers weaken over time, especially when exposed to light.
Downward-facing surfaces. Support structures are required, the removal of which can impact surface finish and post-processing speed. 3Diligent offers a tremendous range of extrusion printing materials, from basic ABS to aerospace-grade thermoplastics such as Ultem 9085.
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