3D Printing Service
Our 3D Printing service can provide you with a wide range of 3D Printing manufacturing capabilities.
We will listen to your needs, then match you with the correct printing method and material to suite your application and expectations.
We offer all 3D Printing methods and materials to get your parts made.
And if you require capabilities that are not available locally, we have partners overseas that can.
Importantly, we are not affiliated to any particular brand. So we can offer you unbiased advice and service.
Types of 3D Printing we offer
FDMFused Deposition Modelling
FFFFused Filament Fabrication
SLAStereolithography
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
DLPDigital Light Processing
SLSSelective Laser Sintering
MJFMulti Jet Fusion
SLMSelective Laser Melting
DMLSDirect Metal Laser Sintering
MULTIJET
BINDER JETTING
FDMFused Deposition Modelling
FFFFused Filament Fabrication
SLAStereolithography
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
DLPDigital Light Processing
SLSSelective Laser Sintering
MJFMulti Jet Fusion
SLMSelective Laser Melting
DMLSDirect Metal Laser Sintering
MULTIJET
BINDER JETTING
How we can help you start printing
We require a 3D computer model to print from
send it
If you have a 3D computer model of your design, please email it to us. We accept almost all file formats. STP or STL files are usually best.
model it
Send us the 2D sketch of your design.
We will use modelling software to draw it up into a 3D computer model which we can print from.
scan it
If you have a physical object that you would like to replicate,
We will 3D Scan it into a 3D computer model which we can print from.
browse it
Browse online 3D model archives to find something you would like to have printed. Please check for links to some of them at the bottom of this page.
send it
If you have a 3D computer model of your design, please email it to us. We accept almost all file formats. STP or STL files are usually best.
design it
Send us the 2D sketch of your design.
We will use 3D design software to draw it up into a 3D computer model which we can print from.
scan it
If you have a physical object that you would like to replicate,
We will 3D Scan it into a 3D computer model which we can print from.
browse it
Browse online 3D model archives to find something you would like to have printed. Please check for links to some of them at the bottom of this page.
info@3dforms.co.za
NB – if you are concerned about the protection of your idea/design/intellectual property, please provide us with a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA) to sign, or ask us to provide you with our own one.
We require a 3D computer model to print from
Desktop FDM Plastic
Production FDM Plastic
High Definition Resin
Clear Resin
Nylon SLS
Rubber
Full Colour Powder
Metal SLS
Large Sand Casting
Castable Wax or Resin
Special Plastics
Paper
Desktop FDM Plastic
Production FDM Plastic
High Definition Resin
Clear Resin
Nylon SLS
Rubber
Full Colour Powder
Metal SLS
Large Sand Casting
Castable Wax or Resin
Special Plastics
Paper
Possibilities of 3D Printing
Architecture Models
Art
Creative
Engineering
Jewellery
Medical
Products
Toys
Architecture Models
Art
Creative
Engineering
Jewellery
Medical
Products
Toys
Online 3D Model Archives
Find digital 3D models/files to have printed with our 3D Printing Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to 3D print?
There are many factors that determine the cost of a 3D print:
- Dozens of 3D Printing methods
- Hundreds of brands and sizes of printers
- Hundreds of different materials
- An infinite number of shapes, sizes and print orientations of parts that you might need printed
Once we have understood your requirements, we can match you with the best combinbination of these factors for what you need.
How long does it take to 3D print?
The same factors given in the above answer for working out costs, are the same factors that will determine how long your prints will take.
Once we have understood your requirements, and matched you with the best combinbination of those factors, we can then work out how long they will take to print.
Bulk discounts
The more prints you require, the lower the cost per part will be.
If you are working on a costing for many parts, please remember to let us know so that you can make use of bulk discounting.
How accurate is 3D printing?
Depending on what method and machine is used, 3D printing accuracy can range from nanometers to centimeters
Maximum build size
We can print whole parts up to 2m in size.
Tolerances
Please always remember to leave tolerances between your parts that fit together.
If you are unsure of how much, please ask us.
We unfortuantely cannot check or be held responsible for the fitments of all the parts coming through here.
Finishing
We can offer sanding, polishing, painting, coating & plating on some types of parts.
Managing your expectations
Despite the hype, 3D Printing cannot always produce what you have in mind.
There are many materials and printing methods, all with their own strengths and weaknesses.
We try to gauge your 3D printing experience and show you examples of what you can expect from us.
But it is still crucial for you to let us know as much about your requirements and expectations so that we can try meet them.
Alternatively we will let you know if it isn't possible.
Non-biased Advice
3D Printers are expensive. And when a company invests in one, they need to make sure that it pays itself off. So when you approach a company like that for your printing needs, more often than not, they would be inclined to advise you on printing with their own machine. Sometimes even if it doesn't quite suite your requirements. With our network of reliable and experienced partners, we have access to almost all available printers and materials in this country. And overseas. So there is no financial incentive for us for us to advise you on any specific printer or material. Our only financial incentive is to make sure that you are happy.
Shipping
We ship nationwide as well as overseas.