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3D Printing for Plastic

Your Leading 3D Printing for Plastic Supplier

SHD Technology Co., Ltd. established in 2008, is a pure-play enterprise dedicated to developing and manufacturing nonstandard machine parts and equipment processing. Our main business are precision CNC machining, 2K overmolding service, 3D printing for plastic, 3D printing for metal, injection mold products, precision hardware, etc. Products mainly cover precision automatic equipment parts, tooling fixtures, mold tools, mobile phone accessories, automotive parts, medical equipment parts, food machinery, sewing machinery, aerospace, solar and electronic equipment, photoelectric communication, office automation, industrial equipment, laser equipment, household appliances, highways, barrier gate parts and other industries.

3D Printing of ABS Parts

ABS is currently the most widely used polymer. It combines various characteristics of PS, SAN, and BS, and has the characteristics of hard, hard, and hard.. ABS plastic is generally opaque, milky

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3D Printing Medical Plastic Parts

Available as final parts. Samples made of PC materials can be directly assembled and used in transportation and home appliance industries. The PC material has a single color, only white, and its

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High Level of 3D Printing of Plastic Parts

As a new technology, 3D plastic printing can be roughly divided into four categories in terms of technical realization:. 1. 3D printing bonding molding technology. 2. Fused deposition modeling

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3d Printing of Plastic Parts

If you need to make larger parts for a test project, plastic will be the best solution. Large-scale 3D printing is now becoming one of the items of interest to many companies to obtain accurate and

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3d Printing Small Plastic Parts

General-purpose materials are divided into rubber-like, elastomers, rigid ultra-flexible materials, ultra-high toughness plastics, etc.. (1) Rubber-like materials: parts with high tear strength and

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Why Choose Us?

Broad Market

Our products have been sold all over the world including America, Britain, Germany, Israel, Greece, Sweden, Malaysia, Australia, Russia, Japan etc.

Rich Experience

After 15 years of unremitting efforts, SHD has become a powerful machining enterprise in Shenzhen. Owning advanced technologies and strong technical force, can meet the needs of different customers.

Production Capacity

Our company mainly for precision plastic mold processing and injection molding, with an annual output of 600 sets of molds, including 20 sets of injection molding equipment, and the tonnage of the machines ranges from 80T-750T to meet the needs of different customers.

Quality Inspection

The company has more than 40 professional manufacturing and assembly equipment, and the quality department is equipped with various imported high-precision testing equipment to ensure the accuracy and reliability of product quality.

Technical Specifications of 3D Printing for Plastic

Minimum Feature Size	0.1–0.3mm (technology dependent)
Standard Tolerances	±0.1–0.3mm (±0.005–0.01")
Build Volume	Up to 150×150×200mm (high-precision zone)
Layer Height	10–50μm (SLA/DLP), 60–100μm (SLS/FDM)

Characteristic of 3D Printing for Plastic

Heat resistance

The combination of styrene monomer and acrylonitrile in the chemical structure of ABS gives ABS high thermal stability and deformation resistance. When ABS is heated, the cross-linked structure between the molecular chains is relatively stable and can withstand high temperatures without easily undergoing thermal expansion or deformation.

Excellent post-processing

The surface of 3D-printed ABS parts is smooth, and can be smoothed by grinding, coloring or using solvents (such as acetone) to further improve the appearance quality of the parts, and even achieve a mirror effect.

Easy to process

As a thermoplastic, ABS can soften and flow after heating to a certain temperature, making it easy to process by various methods, such as injection molding, extrusion, 3D printing, etc. This plasticity makes it easy to shape and can produce complex parts.

Recyclable materials

Unlike thermosetting plastics, ABS does not undergo permanent changes in its chemical structure during heating, and waste or old parts can be reused through reprocessing, reducing waste in the production process and having a lower environmental burden.

3D Printing for Plastic - Materials

Material	Features	Applications
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)	Tough and durable	Functional prototypes
	Heat and impact resistant
	Requires a heated bed to print
	Requires ventilation
PLA (polylactic acid)	The easiest FDM materials to print	Concept models
	Rigid, strong, but brittle	Looks-like prototypes
	Less resistant to heat and chemicals
	Biodegradable
	Odorless
PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol)	Compatible with lower printing temperatures for faster production	Waterproof applications
	Humidity and chemical resistant	Snap-fit components
	High transparency
	Can be food safe
Nylon	Strong, durable, and lightweight	Functional prototypes
	Tough and partially flexible	Wear resistant parts
	Heat and impact resistant
	Very complex to print on FDM
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)	Flexible and stretchable	Flexible prototypes
	Impact resistant
	Excellent vibration dampening
PVA (polyvinyl alcohol)	Soluble support material	Support material
PVA (polyvinyl alcohol)	Dissolves in water	Support material
HIPS (high impact polystyrene)	Soluble support material most commonly used with ABS	Support material
HIPS (high impact polystyrene)	Dissolves in chemical limonene	Support material
Composites (carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass)	Rigid, strong, or extremely tough	Functional prototypes
Composites (carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass)	Compatibility limited to some expensive industrial FDM 3D printers	Jigs, fixtures, and tooling

Applications of 3D Printing for Plastic

Personalized medical devices

3D printing technology can customize medical devices that accurately match the patient's specific needs. For example, printing personalized orthotics, prosthetics or implants for patients with complex skeletal deformities or injuries. These components not only improve treatment outcomes, but also reduce surgical risks and speed up patient recovery.

Surgical guide and model

Before complex surgeries, doctors can use 3D printing technology to create precise models of the patient's bones, organs, and even details such as blood vessels and nerves. These models provide doctors with intuitive surgical references, help plan surgical paths, and improve surgical success rates. At the same time, the printing of surgical guides also achieves precise positioning during surgery and reduces surgical errors.

Tissue engineering and drug delivery

3D printing technology also shows great potential in the fields of tissue engineering and drug delivery. By printing bioactive scaffold materials, cell growth and differentiation can be induced, promoting tissue repair and regeneration. In addition, 3D printed microneedles, capsules and other drug delivery systems can achieve precise release and targeted delivery of drugs, improve treatment effects and reduce side effects.

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Packaging & Shipping

① Packaging

• Common package: 1 item packed with bubble or pearl cotton inner, than packed with double master carton.

• Packing details: Packing based on the image, 60PCS/carton, other package according to your goods.

• Delivery details: 3-30 days based on your quantity.

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② Shipping

• Af first,we will shipping according to your requirement.

• Than,we will choose better shipping way for you if you need. We provide multi shipping method, such as shipping by air, by express, by train, by sea.

• As for the trade term, we provide FOB price, CIF price, CNF price, DDU price, DDP price and EXW price term.

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FAQ

Q: What is the accuracy and precision of 3D printed plastic parts?

A: Generally, consumer - grade 3D printers can achieve an accuracy of around ±0.1 to ±0.2 millimeters. Industrial - grade printers are capable of much higher precision, often within ±0.05 millimeters or better.

Q: What types of plastic materials are suitable for 3D printing?

A: There are several types of plastic materials suitable for 3D printing. Additionally, there are specialty plastics like nylon, which offers high flexibility and abrasion resistance, and polycarbonate, which has high impact strength and heat resistance.

Q: How long does it take to 3D Printing for Plastic part?

A: A small, simple part might take a few hours to print, while a large or complex part could take several days. For example, a small plastic figurine might be printed in 2 - 3 hours on a consumer - grade FDM printer, while a large, detailed mechanical part could take 24 hours or more.

Q: What are the design considerations for 3D printing for plastic parts?

A: The part should be designed with the capabilities and limitations of the 3D printer in mind. This includes considerations such as wall thickness , support structures, and the orientation of the part during printing.

Q: What is the surface finish like on 3D printing for plastic parts?

A: The surface finish of 3D - printed plastic parts can range from relatively rough to smooth, depending on the printing process and post - processing techniques. Post - processing methods such as sanding, polishing, and vapor smoothing can be used to improve the surface finish further.

We're well-known as one of the leading 3d printing for plastic manufacturers and suppliers in China. If you're going to buy bulk high quality 3d printing for plastic made in China, welcome to get free sample from our factory. For custom service, contact us now.

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