3D Printing Services - Additive Manufacturing
Professional rapid prototyping 3D printing services, whether it is precise SLA 3D printing or durable SLS 3D printing, you can perfectly realize your design without any restrictions.
What is 3D printing?
3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) is a technology that manufactures three-dimensional objects by stacking materials layer by layer. Its core principle is digital design → layered slicing → layer-by-layer molding. It is equivalent to combining multiple materials to create one material.
There are many types of 3D printing, and most of their principles are the same. One is digital modeling, using CAD software to design a three-dimensional model, or obtaining physical data through 3D scanning;
In the slicing process: divide the model into thin layers (usually 0.05-0.3mm), generate a command file that the printer can recognize (such as G code);
Then print layer by layer: stack into a complete object.
Why choose JEEK 3D printing service?
In today’s rapidly developing manufacturing industry, 3D printing technology has become the first choice for many companies and individual users with its high efficiency, flexibility and innovation. Jeek 3D printing service has become your ideal choice with its professional technical strength, high-quality service experience and diversified solutions.
JEEK 3D printing technology, including FDM (fused deposition modeling), SLA (stereolithography), SLS (laser sintering) and metal 3D printing, can meet the diverse needs from plastic prototypes to high-performance metal parts. Our equipment is highly accurate and stable, and each print work achieves the best quality.
We know the importance of time to customers, so we provide fast response and efficient delivery services. From document review to finished product delivery, it takes up to half a month to complete your order in the shortest time. Whether it is small batch customization or large-scale production, we can complete it on time and with quality.
Advantages of 3D Printing
As a disruptive manufacturing technology, 3D printing (additive manufacturing) has shown significant advantages in many fields with its unique working principle and flexible application methods.
High degree of design freedom
3D printing can easily realize complex geometric shapes that are difficult to process with traditional processes (such as CNC and injection molding), including hollow structures, internal flow channels, topology optimization design, etc.
Rapid prototyping and iteration
From design to finished product, it only takes a few hours to a few days, greatly accelerating the product development process.
Efficient use of materials
Use the required materials, and the waste rate is less than 5% (traditional cutting waste can reach 80%).
Environmental protection and sustainability
Additive manufacturing only uses necessary materials, which is in line with the concept of green manufacturing.
Support the use of renewable or degradable materials (such as PLA) to reduce environmental impact.
3D printing vs. CNC machining: Which one do you prefer?
Technical principle comparison
| parameter | 3D Printing | CNC machining |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Additive manufacturing, layer-by-layer material stacking | Subtractive manufacturing, removing excess material through cutting |
| Material form | Wire, powder, liquid resin | Solid blocks (metal, plastic, wood, etc.) |
| Forming method | No mold required, directly manufactured according to digital model | Depends on tool path programming, and tool interference must be considered |
Comparison of applicable scenarios
| Scenario | 3D Printing | CNC machining |
|---|---|---|
| Complex geometry | Suitable for (such as hollow, hollow, internal flow channel) | Limited (complex internal structures are difficult to reach with tools) |
| Small batch customization | Suitable (no mold required, low cost) | Suitable (but requires programming and fixture preparation) |
| Mass production | Unsuitable (slow speed, high cost) | Suitable (high efficiency, low cost sharing) |
| High precision requirements | General (obvious layer pattern, need post-processing) | Excellent (high surface finish, accuracy up to ±0.01mm) |
| Material diversity | Excellent (supports plastics, metals, ceramics, etc.) | Limited (mainly metal and rigid plastic) |
Cost and efficiency comparison
| parameter | 3D Printing | CNC machining |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Cost | Low (no mold required, low equipment cost) | High (requires programming, fixture and tool preparation) |
| Unit cost | Suitable for small batches (higher material costs) | Suitable for large quantities (cost decreases as quantity increases) |
| Production speed | Slow (layer-by-layer stacking, suitable for complex parts) | Fast (continuous cutting, suitable for simple parts) |
| Scrap rate | Low (use only what is needed) | High (cutting produces a lot of waste) |
Materials and performance comparison
| parameter | 3D Printing | CNC machining |
|---|---|---|
| Material selection | Wide range (plastic, metal, resin, ceramic, etc.) | Limited (mainly metal and rigid plastic) |
| Mechanical properties | General (weak bonding between layers) | Excellent (high material consistency, strength close to raw materials) |
| Surface quality | Post-processing is required (obvious layer patterns) | Excellent (smooth surface can be obtained directly) |
Application field comparison
| field | 3D Printing | CNC machining |
|---|---|---|
| Prototype Development | Suitable for (rapid iteration, low-cost trial and error) | Suitable (high accuracy, suitable for functional verification) |
| Small batch production | Suitable (no mold required, flexible customization) | Suitable (efficient, suitable for simple geometry) |
| Complex parts manufacturing | Suitable for (such as topology optimization, internal flow channels) | Limited (the tool is difficult to process complex internal structures) |
| High precision parts | General (need post-processing to improve accuracy) | Excellent (high precision can be achieved directly) |
Choose 3D printing:
Requires complex geometric structures (such as hollow and hollow designs); small batch customization or rapid prototyping; high material diversity requirements (such as flexible and high temperature resistant materials); limited budget and cannot afford mold or tool costs.
When choosing CNC machining:
High precision and excellent surface quality; mass production, pursuit of cost-effectiveness; materials are mainly metal or hard plastic; parts have simple structure and are suitable for tool processing.
Summarize:
3D printing is suitable for complex design, small-batch customization and rapid prototyping, but is slightly inferior in accuracy and surface quality; CNC machining is suitable for high-precision, mass production and high-strength requirements, but is limited in complex geometry and material diversity.