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FDM & Resin 3D Printing
Professional 3D Printing for Prototypes and Functional Parts
Upload your 3D model, select a material, and receive an instant estimate. We produce visual models, fit-check prototypes, jigs, fixtures, enclosures, and functional parts with FDM and resin processes.
- Instant online estimate
- No minimum quantity
- Engineering and specialty materials
Not sure 3D printing is the right process? Start with a custom manufacturing review.
Processes
FDM for durable parts; resin for fine detail and smooth surfaces.
Materials
General, engineering, carbon-fiber, ESD, FR, flexible, and resin options.
Price factors
Geometry, material, size, support, orientation, finish, and quantity.
When should you use FDM or resin printing?
The best process depends on part purpose, detail, strength, surface finish, size, material behavior, and budget.
FDM: functional and larger parts
FDM builds thermoplastic parts layer by layer. It is a practical choice for fit checks, brackets, enclosures, jigs, fixtures, ducts, and low-volume functional components.
Resin: detail and smooth surfaces
Resin processes cure liquid photopolymer for fine features and smooth presentation surfaces. They suit detailed models, small prototypes, clear parts, flexible details, and casting patterns.
Industrial additive: complex parts in use
Industrial additive processes can make lightweight ducts, brackets, fixtures, and complex low-volume components. The real load, heat, chemicals, and safety requirements still need engineering review.
What tolerance can 3D printing hold?
There is no single number. Achievable tolerance depends on the process, the material, the size of the feature, and how the part is oriented on the build. The ranges below are typical starting points for a well-designed part — not a guarantee. Send the drawing and we will confirm what is achievable before production.
| Process | Typical achievable tolerance | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| FDM (thermoplastic) | About ±0.3–0.5 mm on small features, or roughly ±0.5% once a dimension passes about 100 mm. | Shrinkage and warp as the part cools. ABS and ASA move most; nylon absorbs moisture. Large flat faces and tall thin walls are the hardest to hold. |
| Resin (SLA / DLP) | About ±0.05–0.15 mm on features up to roughly 30 mm, widening to about ±0.2–0.3% on larger dimensions. | Post-curing shrinks the part slightly. Clear and flexible resins move more than standard resin, and support placement affects the down-facing surfaces. |
| MJF / SLS (nylon) | About ±0.3 mm or ±0.3% of the dimension, whichever is greater. | PA12 shrinks around 3% through the build, so accuracy is stated as a percentage on larger parts. Quoted per project. |
| Metal (SLM / DMLS) | About ±0.1–0.2 mm on the first 25 mm, plus roughly ±0.1% of the nominal dimension after that. | Thermal stress during the build and stress relief afterwards. Critical fits, bores, and threads are normally machined after printing. Quoted per project. |
Tolerance is not the same as fit. Two parts that each hold ±0.3 mm can still bind when assembled. Mark the dimensions that actually matter on your drawing — we can ream, tap, or machine those features after printing when the printed tolerance is not enough.
From 3D model to delivered part
Upload the model
Use the Instant Quotation page to inspect the model, dimensions, bodies, and geometry warnings.
Select material and quantity
Choose by use case, environment, required behavior, color, and budget—not only appearance.
Review orientation and support
Orientation changes strength, visible layers, support marks, accuracy, print time, and cost.
Print, join, finish, and deliver
Parts are printed, supports removed, split sections joined when required, and the approved finish checked before delivery.
Available 3D printing materials
This guide follows the materials currently selectable in MALIEV Instant Quotation. Availability, color, manufacturer grade, and special performance requirements are confirmed with the order.
Find the right 3D printing material
Search by material or application, then filter by process. These are practical starting points rather than complete engineering specifications.
24 materials
| Material | Process | Best for | Advantages | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAPolylactic Acid | FDM | Visual prototypes, models | Stable, crisp, economical | Low heat and impact resistance |
| PETGPET Glycol-modified | FDM | General functional parts | Tough, good layer bonding | Can string; moderate heat limit |
| ABSAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | FDM | Enclosures, fixtures | Impact and heat resistant | Warping and shrinkage |
| ASAAcrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate | FDM | Outdoor housings | UV and weather resistant | Warping; enclosed print needed |
| HIPSHigh Impact Polystyrene | FDM | Light parts, ABS support | Easy to sand and machine | Lower strength; can warp |
| TPUFlexible Polyurethane | FDM | Grips, guards, seals | Flexible and impact tolerant | Slow print; limited stiffness |
| PCPolycarbonate | FDM | Demanding mechanical parts | Strong, heat and impact resistant | Moisture and warp sensitive |
| PC-FRFlame-retardant PC | FDM | Electrical enclosures | Strong, flame-retardant grades | Confirm grade and standard |
| PA6Nylon 6 | FDM | Gears, snap-fits, hinges | Tough, wear and fatigue resistant | Absorbs moisture |
| PA12Nylon 12 | FDM | Durable precision parts | Chemical resistant, lower moisture uptake | Higher material cost |
| PLA-CFCarbon-fiber PLA | CF-FDM | Rigid visual fixtures | Stiff, light, matte finish | Brittle; low heat resistance |
| PETG-CFCarbon-fiber PETG | CF-FDM | Functional fixtures | Stiffer with good toughness | Abrasive; anisotropic |
| PET-CFCarbon-fiber PET | CF-FDM | Jigs, tooling, fixtures | High stiffness, low warp | Abrasive; needs dry handling |
| PA-CFCarbon-fiber Nylon | CF-FDM | Loaded engineering parts | Excellent stiffness-to-weight | Moisture sensitive; costly |
| ASA-CFCarbon-fiber ASA | CF-FDM | Rigid outdoor parts | UV stable, stiff, matte | Abrasive; controlled printing |
| PETG-ESDESD-safe PETG | Specialty FDM | Electronics trays and housings | Tough, static dissipative | Confirm resistance requirement |
| PC-ESDESD-safe PC | Specialty FDM | Strong ESD fixtures | Strong, heat resistant, dissipative | High process and material cost |
| ABS-FRFlame-retardant ABS | Specialty FDM | Fire-aware enclosures | Impact resistant, FR grades | Confirm grade; can warp |
| PVAWater-soluble Support | Support FDM | Internal channels, complex overhangs | Dissolves in water | Support only; moisture sensitive |
| Standard ResinM68 | SLA / DLP | Detailed visual models | Smooth and precise detail | Brittle; UV aging |
| Tough ResinK | SLA / DLP | Snap-fits, functional models | Improved impact and flex | Not equal to molded plastic |
| Transparent ResinG217 | SLA / DLP | Clear prototypes, light guides | Clear with fine detail | Finishing affects clarity |
| Flexible ResinF80 | SLA / DLP | Soft seals and details | Soft, rubber-like response | Limited tear and aging life |
| Castable Wax ResinCASTWAX | SLA / DLP | Jewelry and casting patterns | Clean investment-casting burnout | Pattern only, not final part |
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Material properties vary by manufacturer, color, print settings, orientation, conditioning, and test method. Request engineering review for safety-critical, certified, fire, ESD, food-contact, medical, or long-term outdoor applications.
How to prepare a file for 3D printing
Use a closed printable solid
Repair holes, inverted faces, self-intersections, non-manifold edges, and accidental duplicate shells. Confirm the intended unit and final dimensions.
Design adequate walls and clearances
Minimum wall, pin, hole, text, and clearance depend on process, material, orientation, and part size. Avoid assuming CAD-perfect fit.
Plan orientation and support
Place critical surfaces deliberately. Layer direction changes mechanical behavior; supported faces may show marks and need finishing.
Prepare a stronger 3D printing brief
Use these focused guides to decide orientation, fit clearance, and the right printing process before requesting production.
FDM orientation and load direction
Understand why layer direction, supports, and the load path must be reviewed together.
Clearance for mating printed parts
Plan test coupons and functional clearance instead of assuming the CAD nominal size will fit.
FDM or DLP resin?
Compare process behavior, detail, strength, supports, and post-processing for the real part requirement.
Answers before you upload
How much does 3D printing cost?
Indicative starting prices for FDM and resin are listed in the pricing section on this page. The final price depends on material, occupied volume, print time, support, orientation, risk, finishing, and quantity. Upload the actual model to Instant Quotation for an estimate.
Do you support MJF, SLS, SLM, and DMLS?
Yes, but these processes require a manual quotation. MJF and SLS suit high-quality, durable, and production-volume polymer parts, so their process and batch costs differ significantly from desktop FDM. SLM and DMLS produce metal parts in materials such as aluminium, tool steel, and stainless steel; available alloys and feasibility are confirmed per project.
How long does 3D printing take?
FDM lead time usually starts at 1 day, and resin usually starts at 7 days. MJF, SLS, SLM, and DMLS typically require around 14 days. Geometry, material availability, finishing, quantity, quality checks, and production queue can extend these estimates.
Which material is strongest?
There is no single strongest choice for every condition. Stiffness, impact, fatigue, heat, chemicals, moisture, UV, layer direction, and failure mode matter. Describe the application so we can narrow the options.
Can you print only one part?
Yes. There is no minimum quantity. Multiple identical parts may use the machine more efficiently, which can improve unit price depending on geometry and process.
Why does orientation matter?
Orientation affects layer-direction strength, support, visible surface quality, dimensional behavior, build time, and risk. The visually best orientation is not always the mechanically best one.
Can a 3D print replace an injection-molded or machined part?
Sometimes, especially for prototypes, low quantity, custom geometry, and fixtures. Long-term loads, heat, chemicals, finish, tolerances, certification, and production volume may make another process more suitable.
Indicative starting prices
Use these starting points to choose a service. The final quotation is confirmed after we review geometry, material, quantity, finish, tolerances, and delivery requirements.
FDM
Practical prototypes, fixtures, and larger functional parts in engineering thermoplastics. Lead time usually starts at 1 day.
Starts at approximately THB 300Resin printing
Fine detail and smooth surfaces for presentation models, patterns, and smaller parts. Lead time usually starts at 7 days.
Starts at approximately THB 500Industrial processes
MJF, SLS, SLM, and DMLS for specialist materials, larger production runs, or tighter specifications. Lead time is typically around 14 days.
Quote after file reviewPrices are planning references, not a binding offer. We will confirm the scope, tax, delivery, and any revision or finishing work before production.
Manufacturing support from Pak Kret, Nonthaburi
MALIEV supports customers in Bangkok and Nonthaburi and reviews projects across Thailand. Files and project details can be sent online; delivery and onsite work depends on service and project review.
Maliev Co., Ltd.36/1 Moo 3, Khlong Khoi, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Business hours
Monday-Friday: 09:00-18:00
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Ready to price your 3D model?
Upload the file, inspect the model, choose material and quantity, and receive an instant estimate. Quoting is free and takes minutes. If the part needs finishing, assembly, or a process we should discuss first, ask an engineer instead.
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