3D Printing at PartsBadger

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3D Printing

Unlike CNC machining where material is removed from a solid block to create your part, 3D printing is an additive manufacturing method where material is added layer by layer. PartsBadger offers both FDM/FFF along with SLA 3D printing for our customers who are looking for a low cost, quick turnaround option.

FDM / FFF

PartsBadger utilizes industrial grade 3D printers that that have the capability to add internal fiber reinforcement to the parts during the printing process. Added fiber reinforcement will dramatically increase the strength of the parts and, depending on the design of the part, can even make them stronger than standard aluminum.

Our current material options for 3D printed parts include Carbon Fiber Infused Nylon (Onyx) and standard White Nylon. The Onyx material is black / dark graphite in color and is roughly 1.6x stronger than the standard White Nylon.

SLA

In addition to FDM/FFF printing PartsBadger also utilizes SLA machines to print high quality parts from a variety of resins. SLA 3D printing machines are capable of printing extremely accurate parts and is great for fine details and parts that require injection mold like finishes.

A mounting bracket (left) 3D printed in carbon fiber infused nylon with internal fiberglass reinforcement next to the same part that was CNC machined out of 6061 aluminum (right).

FDM / FFF Capabilities

Size Restrictions

12.9” x 10.5” x 7.8” (330 x 270 x 200 mm)

File Types

.STP, .STEP, .STL 2D drawing file also required

Tolerances

± 0.0197” (± 0.5 mm)

Fiber reinforcement

Fiber reinforcement can be added in 10%, 25%, 50% or 75% of total part volume. It can be focused around specific part features if required but by default is spread evenly through out the part. Refer to the material datasheet for specifications on available fiber reinforcement options.

Material Options

 

Carbon Fiber Infused Nylon (Onyx) 

Carbon Fiber Infused Nylon Flame Retardant (Onyx FR)

Standard White Nylon

Threaded Inserts

For parts with interior threads called out, heat-set threaded inserts will be added post printing. The part files will need to be modified to accept these inserts and our engineers will review all parts to ensure compatibility. Most common thread sizes are available and we can perform the file modifications for an additional cost.

SLA Capabilities

Size Restrictions

5.7” x 5.7” x 6.9” (145 x 145 x 175 mm)

File Types

.STP, .STEP, .STL 2D drawing file also required

Tolerances

± 0.0197” (± 0.5 mm)

Threaded Inserts

For parts with interior threads called out, heat-set threaded inserts will be added post printing. The part files will need to be modified to accept these inserts and our engineers will review all parts to ensure compatibility. Most common thread sizes are available and we can perform the file modifications for an additional cost.

Material Options

 

Standard Resin

Castable Wax Resin

Rigid Resin

Durable Resin

Tough Resin

Flexible Resin

High Temp Resin

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Download Material Datasheet

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Information

At PartsBadger, not all of the services we offer relate to a order. We know there is a lot of information out there and a lot of it is helpful. It is part of our mission to make sure the most helpful information is available to our customers. This is why we have compiled the key information about the CNC process, materials, and finishes.

Not sure what material you need? Or maybe you’re not sure what part category your project would fall into? We want to offer the information that will make your project right. So if you do run in to a issue or a question feel free to contact us.

Precision, Quality and Affordability at any volume

In addition to Urethane Casting, our Modern CNC machines can handle small radius cuts and maintain a high quality level whether you want one piece or one hundred. Chamfered edges, multi radius curves, and tapped holes are a few things that make machining a part more workable for any projects. We take pride in making quality, custom, low cost, cast and machined parts.

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