ESD Safe 3D Printing Options

Initial 3D Printed Part ESD Test Results: ESD safe materials are those that prevent electrostatic charges from building up in a component. When you are shocked by a doorknob that is an ESD (Electrostatic Discharge). Those charges can damage electrical components. So all material in a facility that manufactures electronics have to be ESD Safe. […]

Double Sided Tape on 3D Printed Parts Strength Testing

Doubled sided adhesive tape can be used to attach 3D Printed parts to each other. We have done some testing with our preferred tape vendor (tesa tape) on which of their generally available tapes worked the best for both raw Nylon 12 (PA-12) parts as well as Nylon 12 parts that had been coated in […]

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Detroit 3D Printing Service

We are your source for Detroit 3D Printing services Conveniently located just off of I-96 in Coopersville, MI. Forerunner 3D printing is your 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 to get your parts made in days […]

Deep Laser Engraving

What is Deep Laser Engraving? Deep Laser Engraving is a process by which a beam of focused light interacts with the surface material to vaporize or remove many layers leaving a cavity in the surface that is noticeable to the eye and touch. The amount of material removed and the depth of the cavity can […]

Clear – Level 2 Rough Coat

Rough support areas are sanded smooth and the part is clear coated, layer lines will be visible in the clear coat but you can easily see through the part and make out details on the other side. Cost: $$$

Chemical Compatibility of HP MJF PA12 & PA12 GB

Testing Summary The main purpose of this page is to demonstrate the chemical compatibility of HP MJF Nylon 12 (PA12) and Nylon 12 GB (PA12 GB) with various fluids found in the automotive and general manufacturing industries as part of characterizing the technical feasibility of this material for fluid management applications. Chemicals can affect visual, […]

3D Printing In Michigan

We are your source for 3D Printing in Michigan Conveniently located just off of I-96 in Coopersville, MI. 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 to get your parts made in […]

3D Printing Glue Strength Guide

This 3D Printing Glue Strength Guide was built due to questions we have repeatedly gotten from customers over the years when they are planning to glue 3D Printed parts they have sourced from us together after they receive them. The most common questions are: In order to do this testing we printed the same base […]

3D Printing For Low Volume Production

In the past, companies that wanted to produce a plastic product first had to create tooling or molds before producing a single end-use product. When considering a target distribution quantity of less than 5,000 – 10,000 units, the cost associated with an injection mold tool can become a roadblock. For example, an injection mold for […]