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Muskegon 3D Printing Service

We are your source for Muskegon 3D Printing Services Conveniently located 30 min South East of downtown Muskegon just off of I-96 in Coopersville. Forerunner 3D printing is your West Michigan source for making your prototype or low volume manufacturing parts a reality using 3D Printing. Let us help you figure out the best process […]

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MJF – PA-12 40% Glass Beads (PA-12 GB)

MJF – PA-12 40% Glass Beads is a 40% glass bead-filled thermoplastic material with excellent mechanical properties and dimensional stability. MJF – PA-12 GB is Ideal for applications requiring high stiffness, like enclosures, housings, fixtures and tooling and can be applied to the production of functional parts across a variety of industries. Key Material Facts […]

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MJF – Nylon 12 (PA-12)

MJF Nylon 12 is an engineering grade thermoplastic for high-density parts with great dimensional accuracy and fine detail for functional prototyping and final parts. Nylon 12 is ideal for complex assemblies, fixturing, lattice structures, housings, enclosures and connectors, and optimal for post finishing processes. Nylon 12 also has excellent chemical resistance to things like oils, […]

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HP Multi-Jet Part Design Guide

The following HP Multi-Jet Part Design Guide has been assembled to help users of the MJF process for the manufacturing of their parts better understand how to go about designing parts to harness all the advantages while minimizing the limitations of the MJF process. For more information on the Hewlett-Packard (HP) MJF 3D Printing process check out […]

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HP Multi Jet Fusion Part Gallery – Raw Gray Finish

Here is a link to our Multi Jet Fusion Parts Design Guide, it will offer you useful design tips for this 3D printing process as well as answers to many frequently asked questions about about the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing process: Click here to go to the 3D Printing Machines & Materials page

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HP Multi Jet Fusion Part Gallery – Black Finish

HP MJF parts print with a black core but finish with a gray surface so MJF parts can be dyed black so as the parts are worn or scratched they don’t show it. Here is a link to our Multi Jet Fusion Parts Design Guide, it will offer you useful design tips for this 3D […]

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FDM – ULTEM 9085

ULTEM 9085 is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent physical and mechanical properties for high-demand and specialty applications. It is among the strongest of FDM materials and its high-strength-to-weight ratio makes it well suited for high-strength/low-weight applications. Additionally, ULTEM™ 9085 possesses high impact resistance and very good chemical tolerance, and meets multiple transportation industry standards for […]

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FDM – ULTEM 1010

ULTEM 1010 is a high-performance thermoplastic material used in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing. It is an engineering-grade resin that is known for its exceptional strength, heat resistance, and chemical resistance. ULTEM 1010 is part of the polyetherimide (PEI) family of polymers and is particularly valued in industries that require robust materials capable of […]

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FDM – Polycarbonate (PC)

Polycarbonate (PC) is a high-performance thermoplastic material used in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing. Known for its strength, toughness, and impact resistance, Polycarbonate is widely used in applications that require parts to withstand high mechanical stress, temperature variations, and environmental conditions. It is a versatile material suitable for industrial, engineering, and functional prototypes. Key […]

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FDM – PC-ABS

PC-ABS is a high-performance composite material used in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing. It combines the properties of Polycarbonate (PC) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), two widely used engineering plastics. The result is a material that offers a balance of toughness, heat resistance, and impact resistance, with the added benefits of easier printability compared […]

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