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3D Printing

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a technology that allows the creation of three-dimensional objects from a digital file.

Hand-On Industries offers 3D printing solutions to meet the component/ assembly needs of our customers. Using modern 3D printing technology and in-house CAD facilities, we manufacture components/ assemblies made from 3D printing standard plastics with flexibility and geometry not possible when utilising traditional subtractive manufacturing processes.

Expertise in 3D printing allows us to produce components that meet the exacting standards expected by our customers. Any form of design data (from hand sketches to full CAD models) can be used to produce parts. Whether a prototype or full production run is required, we will deliver quality results on time.

Details

Prototype

Rapid prototyping of multi-feature components.
Easy iteration of design.
Reduced scope of work required to manufacture prototype.
Good method for producing proof of concept prototype.

Affordable

Low cost method when compared to subtractive manufacturing.
Easy to validate a component without requiring the exact specification of the final component.

Versatile

Wide variety of plastics available (PLA, ABS, Flexible Material, etc.).
Variety of print resolutions.
Easy modification of design features.

Validation

Ability to combine with standard/ vendor components (such as bearings, dowels, fasteners) for rapid validation.
Rapidly prove a concept/ enable a decision to proceed.
Communicate design features to customers.
Produce a non-functional prototype.