West Michigan 3D Printing Services
We are your source for West Michigan 3D Printing Services Conveniently located off I-96 in Coopersville, Forerunner 3D Printing is a West Michigan based supplier of 3d printed parts and services. We offer large frame industrial 3D printing services in a wide range of materials and printer technologies: We are your local source for West Michigan […]
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FDM – Firewire Flame Retardant ABS
Firewire Flame Retardant ABS is a premium UL94 V-0 rated ABS that allows for printing of functional prototypes and production parts. This material is made using a premium UL94 V-0 rated ABS. Flame Retardant ABS is ideal for applications that require UL94 V-0 self-extinguishing characteristics. Common Applications: Flame Rating (UL94): *V-0 Vertical Burn: Burning stops within […]
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Vapor Smoothing Finish Options For 3D Printed Parts
The Vapor Smoothing process is a chemical surface smoothing method that improves the part performance, seals the surface, and offers a smooth / glossy look and feel. One of the popular applications for this finish is smoothing TPU nesting that will be holding parts with extremely delicate class A finish’s like Matte Black. The smoothing […]
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TPU Rubber for the HP Multi Jet Fusion printer
TPU Rubber is a multi-purpose material for application using the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing system. 3D printed TPU parts produced with this material offer a balanced property profile with good flexibility, shock absorption and the possibility to print very fine structures with a high level of detail. In addition, the material is easy […]
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Design Guide: Threads in 3D Printed Parts (NPT & NPS CAD Tutorial)
Printing threads directly into 3D printed parts is not only possible — it works remarkably well, even in high-load, end-use applications, as shown in the testing video below. At F3DP, we’ve successfully printed NPS (National Pipe Straight) threads as small as 6-32 or M3 into parts with excellent performance. If you need to route compressed […]
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Tools in SolidWorks for Designing 3D Printed Parts
SolidWorks is an extremely popular 3D CAD software (and is what our inhouse engineering group uses) but what most users do not know is that there are tools in SolidWorks for designing 3D printed parts. These are scattered around the software and are not very well publicized so this page is intended to show you […]
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SLS – PA 3200 GF (PA-12 GF)
PA 3200 GF is a polyamide-based (nylon) powder used in industrial 3D printing, particularly in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology. This material is known for being filled with glass fibers (hence the “GF” in its name), which enhance its mechanical properties. PA 3200 GF is often chosen for applications that require high mechanical performance and […]
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PA 2200 is a widely used polyamide (nylon) powder in industrial 3D printing, specifically in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). It is known for its versatility and balance of mechanical properties, making it suitable for a broad range of applications. PA 2200 is valued for its versatility and reliability, making it one of the most popular […]
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SLA Part Design Guide
Stereolithography (SLA) allows you to design complex models and patterns and have them manufactured in record time. The high level of accuracy makes SLA ideal for manufacturing concept models, form and fit studies, precision patterns, and high quality appearance models, etc. This SLA Part Design Guide can be used to optimize your design for the […]
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SLA – ESD Resin
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) resin is a specialized type of 3D printing material designed to safely dissipate static electricity, preventing damage to sensitive electronic components. This resin is commonly used in industries where electrostatic discharge could damage electronic devices or components during manufacturing, assembly, or usage. Key Material Facts: Common Applications: Material Reference Data: SLA – […]
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