Standard
PLA
Easy to print, biodegradable, great for prototypes and decorative parts.
Technology
FDM 3D printing
Functional parts, prototypes and fixtures printed in thermoplastics on a calibrated enclosed machine in Luxembourg.
Upload your STLSTL only · up to 50 MB
Another CAD format? Request a manual quote
Made to your spec
Your material, colour, infill and finish — every part prints exactly how you configured it.
Production capability
The numbers that define the process.
- Production machine
- Creality K1 Max
- Build volume
- 300 × 300 × 300 mm
- Standard nozzle
- 0.4 mm
- Layer range
- 0.12–0.28 mm
We hold this tolerance on every part, whichever slicer settings we use. Layer height, infill and nozzle are production decisions we make for you.
From file to finished part
A direct, controlled production path.
01 / Upload and check
Start with one print-ready STL.
The configurator checks the model against the machine envelope, lets you choose a stocked material and calculates the quote before you order.
02 / Calibrated production
Settings follow the part, not a preset.
We choose orientation, layer height, infill and support strategy for the geometry and intended use. Layer direction matters because FDM parts are strongest in the plane of the build plate.
03 / Functional result
Designed for fit, finish and real use.
Controlled layer lines, clean edges and suitable clearances make FDM a practical choice for enclosures, brackets, fixtures and fitted assemblies.
Materials for this process
A focused view of the live catalogue. Images, availability and starting prices update with the material catalogue.
In stock
Standard
PETG
Tougher and more heat-resistant than PLA, good for functional parts.
Design rules
Design to these and the part prints first time.
Use these practical limits before uploading. Open a rule for the complete recommendation.
On a 0.4 mm nozzle the practical minimum is 0.8 mm (two perimeters). Anything thinner prints as a single wobbly bead and delaminates under load. For load-bearing walls target 1.2–1.6 mm. Text and embossed detail need at least 0.8 mm stroke width and 0.6 mm depth to stay legible.
Fits between mating parts.
Choose a material, fit type and nominal size to calculate a practical starting clearance.
Tolerance calculator
Pick clearance for millimetre-sized parts
Per-side clearance
0.25 mm
Diametral clearance
0.50 mm
hole − shaft
Model the hole at
10.50 mm
for a 10.0 mm shaft
Base recommendation 0.25 mm. Tune in 0.05 mm steps from a small test print.
ABS and TPU are not in our current stock — we quote them as a special run by email. Email us for a quote.
Assumes a 0.4 mm nozzle at 0.2 mm layer height on a well-calibrated printer. For diameters under 3 mm, add another 0.05–0.10 mm per side to account for extrusion overlap on the inside of the hole.
| Material | Press fit | Sliding fit | Threads | Hinges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 0.10–0.15 mm | 0.20–0.30 mm | 0.20 mm | 0.30 mm |
| PETG | 0.15–0.20 mm | 0.25–0.35 mm | 0.25 mm | 0.35 mm |
Values are per-side clearance between mating surfaces. Double them when specifying diameter-on-diameter (hole vs. shaft).
These numbers assume a 0.4 mm nozzle at 0.2 mm layers on a calibrated machine. If a first assembly is too tight, adjust in 0.05 mm steps — the smallest change FDM reliably resolves. Print a small tolerance test alongside the real part rather than reprinting the whole assembly.
OBJ, 3MF, STEP or Rhino (3DM) file? Email it to us — our CAD engineer will review it and send a quote within 24 hours.