Frequently Asked Questions

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We use Formlabs SLA printers with certified, engineering-grade resins.

Many low-cost printers use generic resins and open machines. The upfront material is cheaper, but the finished parts often have lower accuracy, rougher finish, poor mechanical strength, or hidden defects.

3D printed parts are not all the same — they differ in tolerances, strength, durability, surface finish, and certification.

A cheap resin may look okay at first glance, but can crack, warp, or fail in real use.

Certified engineering resins (like Tough 2000, Rigid 10K) are tested to perform under load, heat, and stress — with full material data sheets. That means you know exactly what you’re getting.

If it’s just a quick visual mock-up, a standard cheaper resin might work.

But if you need:

• Accurate dimensions for test fit
• Functional parts for assembly or field testing
• Good surface finish for presentation
• Parts exposed to sunlight, heat, or stress

...then premium resin saves you rework, remakes, and failures later.

Better output = fewer surprises.

• Tighter tolerances mean better fit and faster assembly.
• Stronger, more stable parts survive handling and testing.
• Certified resins mean no issues in aerospace, medical, or high-value applications.
• Better finish means less sanding and painting cost.

You may get:

• Parts that warp or shrink
• Brittle parts that crack under load
• Bad fit — you may have to reprint or re-machine
• Rejected parts if you’re supplying to regulated industries

What you save upfront often gets spent fixing problems later.

Machines like Formlabs are closed, tuned systems. Printer + resin + software + post-processing are tested to work together.

Generic machines often run open-source settings, so output depends heavily on operator tuning — results vary more.

We always offer:

• Material data sheets so you know the properties
• Side-by-side samples so you can see finish & fit
• First-time-right guarantee for critical jobs
• Proven track record in aerospace, dental, medical, and high-precision tooling

We’re not just selling you a printed shape — we’re delivering reliable, predictable performance.

Yes! For non-critical mock-ups, we offer standard resins with basic properties — more affordable for purely visual prototypes.

You can choose the right material tier based on your project’s real need — no hidden surprises later.

Cheap 3D prints look affordable — until you have to reprint them. Premium parts work the first time, every time.