For Functional Purposes

We will guide you through choosing the right 3D printing technology and material.

If you are not sure which 3D printing service and material is right for your project, we have divided the application purpose into two parts: “ For Functional” and “ For Visual.”

Our recommendations make it easier for you to choose what you want.

Functional Applications

Gears, hinges, brackets, housings, ducts, structural, engine, turbine components, etc...

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Affordable Package

Technology	Materials	Package Price
SLA	Standard Resin White	$
DLP	Not Available Now	Not Available Now
SLS	Nylon PA 12 White/Black	$$
MJF	Nylon PA 12 Gray	$$$
SLM	Aluminum AlSi10Mg/6061	$$$

* Tolerance refers to the allowable deviation from a specified dimension or geometry in a design. It defines the "limits of variance" that are acceptable for a part to function properly or fit with other components.

High-quality Package

Technology	Materials	Package Price
SLA	High-Detail Resin White	$$
DLP	Not Available Now	Not Available Now
SLS	Nylon PA 12 Glass-filled	$$$
MJF	TPU Gray	$$$$
SLM	Titanium Ti₆Al₄V	$$$$

Printed Part Mechanical Properties

Technology	Popular Materials	High-quality Materials
SLA	Standard Resin White	Ultra-Tough Resin Yellow
DLP	Not Available Now	Not Available Now
SLS	Nylon PA 12 Black	Nylon PA 12 Glass-filled
MJF	Nylon PA 12 Gray	TPU Gray
SLM	Aluminum 6061	Titanium Ti₆Al₄V

Printed Part Surface Finish

Technology	Popular Materials	High-quality Materials
SLA	Standard Resin White	Premium Clear Resin
DLP	Not Available Now	Not Available Now
SLS	Nylon PA 12 Black	PP Glass-filled
MJF	Nylon PA 12 Gray	Not Available Now
SLM	Stainless Steel 316L	Stainless Steel 18Ni300

* If surface finish is not critical for your functional part, we recommend that you proceed to the next step.

Printed Part Precision

Technology	Popular Materials	High-quality Materials
SLA	Standard Resin White	Hight-Detail Resin White
DLP	Not Available Now	Not Available Now
SLS	Nylon PA 11 White	Nylon PA 11 White
MJF	Nylon PA 12 Gray	Not Available Now
SLM	Aluminum 6061	Titanium Ti₆Al₄V

* Precision refers to a 3D printer's repeatability, its ability to consistently produce the same result across multiple prints under unchanged conditions. It is a value of the 3D printer’s reliability.

Printed Part Tolerances

Technology	Popular Materials	High-quality Materials
SLA	Standard Resin White	Ultra-Tough Resin Blue
DLP	Not Available Now	Not Available Now
SLS	Nylon PA 12 Black	Nylon PA 12 Glass-filled
MJF	Nylon PA 12 Gray	Not Available Now
SLM	Aluminum AlSi10Mg	Titanium Ti₆Al₄V

Ease of Post-processing

Technology	Popular Materials	High-quality Materials
SLA	Standard Resin White	Ultra-Tough Resin Yellow
DLP	Not Available Now	Not Available Now
SLS	Nylon PA 12 Black	Nylon PA 12 Glass-filled
MJF	Nylon PA 12 Gray	Not Available Now
SLM	Stainless Steel 316L	Titanium Ti₆Al₄V