3D printing services in Aberdeen

Services

PlastiPrint 3D is able to provide the following services and more. If you have an idea for a project but aren't sure how to proceed please get in touch. We are always happy to take on a new challenge!

3D Printing

We have a range of different 3D printing processes available to us and can advise on the best 3D printing method for your parts. All 3D printing is carried out in house on our own 3D printers.

Process 1 - Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Print Process	Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Materials available	PLA, PLA+, Nylon, Markforged Onyx, ABS, ASA
Colours	Monotone (A large number available depending on material)
Layer thickness	Typically between 0.1mm and 0.3mm
Finished part tolerances	Between ± 0.1mm and ±0.5mm depending on 3D printer
Max print volume (X,Y,Z)	PLA, PLA+ and Nylon 500mm x 500mm x 500mm 300mm x 300mm x 900mm 300mm x 300mm x 400mm Markforged onyx 320mm x 132mm x 154mm ABS and ASA 260mm × 260mm × 260mm 254mm x 254mm x 305mm Ultem (PEI) 9085 and 1010 grades 260mm x 260mm x 260mm PEEK 260mm x 260mm x 260mm

The FDM process extrudes a plastic filament through a precision hot nozzle much in the same way a hot glue gun works. This nozzle is then moved across a heated build platform to draw out each layer of the 3D print. The printer uses a set of precision stepper motors which allow us to achieve high tolerances and a superior surface finish on parts.

We have a variety of materials available. In general FDM parts are strong and able to be handled without fear of damage.

Process 2 - Stereolithography (SLA)

Print Process	Stereolithography (SLA)
Materials available	Resin - standard, tough, high temperature, durable
Colours	Certain materials have fixed colours however we can mix any CMYK colour in standard resin
Layer thickness	0.1mm, 0.05mm or 0.025mm
Finished part tolerance	±0.2mm typically
Print volume (X,Y,Z)	145mm x 145mm x 175mm

The SLA process uses a photosensitive resin which hardens to a solid plastic when exposed to UV light. The printer uses a laser to draw out and cure each layer of the print forming the solid object. Thanks to it's precision we have used this process to produce dental drilling guides with very fine tolerances.

The materials available for this process include a standard resin, a tough resin and a high temperature resin. The tough material has properties similar to ABS and the high temperature resin can be taken to nearly 300 degrees celsius without significant deflection in the model. We have used this material previously in parts for a prototype clothes iron.

Silicone molds

Using our 3D printers to model negatives or positives, we are skilled at creating silicone molds which can be made from industrial, body safe or food safe silicones. Previously we have created food safe molds for a chocolate producer, industrial grade silicone O-rings which were custom to the clients specification and props used in the theatre using a variety of different materials.

Looking for something else?

At PlastiPrint 3D we not only have a wide range of experience 3D printing but also in radio control, low voltage motors and control, custom fabrication, design and much more!

Disclaimer - Please note that all 3D printed models created by PlastiPrint 3D Ltd are not designed to be used in any service application. This includes but is not limited to load bearing, safety critical or pressure containing applications.