3D printing

If you're interested in 3D printing your model, keep in mind what you can't do without.

Think about what the print is intended to do and what functional load it needs to bear. Are you looking for a presentation piece, a functional prototype or a final part?

Have a specific 3D model ready. This is the basis for what we will print on and what the cost of 3D printing will be. Ideal formats for a 3D model are .stl or .3mf. Alternatively, I am also able to work with .obj, .step and .iges formats.

If you don't have a 3D model, browse databases of freely downloadable 3D models (such as Thingiverse or GrabCad) and make a note of the link to the model that comes closest to your 3D printing requirement.

If the 3D model is not freely downloadable, send a series of images of the object taken from different angles with an attached scale. 3D printing models can also be obtained by 3D scanning a real object or by making final adjustments using 3D modeling.

We can provide reverse engineering services in collaboration with partner design offices.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the cost of 3D printing. Each object has its own specifics, requires different 3D printing technology and different materials. If you have a 3D model, send it to us and we will provide you with a cost estimate right away! Or you can find out the price yourself online.

The required accuracy and resolution of the resulting 3D model are also very important parameters when choosing the appropriate 3D scanning technology. Often the scanned data must be modified in the computer to obtain a 3D model that can be further worked with. A report can be prepared from the measurements.

Both the geometry of the models and the colour texture are scanned, so digital 3D models can be used, for example, for visualisations. 3D scanners are often mobile and can therefore be scanned both on site and in the field.

We can provide all of the above for you with our technology. In cooperation with partner design offices we can provide reverse engineering services.

If you decide to use your own 3D scanning technology, we can advise you not only on which 3D scanner and how to finance it.

OUR TECHNOLOGY

At 3Dees we work with mobile optics that work on the principle of laser or blue light strip projection. With our equipment we can also scan colours and texture. For reverse engineering needs and extremely high accuracy 3D scanning we can provide object scanning on stationary 3D scanners or 3D X-ray scanning in a computed tomography scanner.

WHAT ARETHE OUTPUTS OF 3D SCANNING

The output of 3D scanners is a 3D computer model in .stl or .obj format.

These are always polygon 3D models. They can be opened in a wide range of software and can be imported into most CAD modellers. Just be aware that polygon models will behave like "dead" objects in CAD modelers.

If you need to convert a scan to CAD format (.step, .iges) you need to use reverse engineering. The 3D scan is taken as a guide and the engineer creates a "clean" CAD model based on it.

If requested , we will also prepare a measurement report. For this, we use a scanner complying with ISO 10360-12:2016 and 10360-8:2013 D standards.

WHAT ISTHE PRICE OF 3D SCANNING?

The price of a 3D scan depends on the accuracy requirements, the surface (with or without texture), the output data and whether we scan at our location or go to you.

INTERESTED INBUYING SCANNERS?

We offer proven scanners from top manufacturers GOM and ZEISS for a wide range of applications. We'll be happy to help you choose the right scanner for your needs.

A correct 3D model is a key prerequisite for accurate and high-quality 3D printing. With the advent of generative design and topological optimization, 3D modeling is becoming the most important part of the 3D printing process. The latest additive technologies such as HP Jet Fusion can print virtually anything, but only an optimal 3D model can get the most out of 3D printing technology. For 3D modelling for 3D printing, software solutions are used that include appropriate connections to 3D printers.

Our main task in 3D modelling is to review the client's data, to identify any shortcomings that would have a negative impact on the quality of 3D printing. We will then advise the client on how to make corrections or correct the data ourselves. We use Rhinoceros, Netfabb or Materialise Magics software for 3D modelling, pre-3D printing inspection and editing.

Through our specialists or external partners, we also provide industrial design services and the creation of 3D models for 3D printing. Our main focus is on 3D modelling:

• plastic parts and components
• fixtures for production or assembly
• electronicsenclosures, etc.
• productdesign

Using our 3D scanning technology we are also able to provide reverse engineering services.

In collaboration with an experienced 3D modeler we can also produce colour 3D models for full colour 3D printing needs.

Prices for 3D modelling and design development are calculated individually and are based on the time required for the project. If you are interested in the price for which you can print the final model on a 3D printer, send us your model and we will prepare a price calculation!

At 3Dees Industries, we offer professional 3D printing and additive manufacturing services - from initial design to mass production. Whether you need a rapid prototype, a working part or to validate a new manufacturing concept, we are ready to help. Our technical teams will recommend the appropriate technology, prepare print data, produce a sample and evaluate optimization options.

Thanks to our broad portfolio of industrial technologies (HP Multi Jet Fusion, PolyJet, SLS, DLP and 3D metal printing) we are able to offer the ideal solution in terms of quality, mechanical properties and cost. Custom 3D printing is realized in our facilities in Prague and Ostrava, or in cooperation with proven partners in the Czech Republic and abroad.

CONSULTATION AND PERSONAL SUPPORT

Not sure what technology to choose or whether 3D printing is right for you? Stop by our showroom in Prague or contact us - we'll be happy to show you the possibilities of additive manufacturing with specific examples and help you choose the best solution.

Whether you need units or are planning regular production, we are here for you as a technical partner and supplier of a customized 3D printing service.

At 3Dees, we offer not only 3D printing, but also professional post-processing - i.e. final modifications of parts that significantly improve their appearance and functionality. Whether you need a prototype or a final product, postprocessing is a key step to achieving the desired result.

We perform:

• sandblasting with a fine compound to unify the surface
• bonding multiple parts into a single unit (e.g. with precision locks)
• riveting and grinding joints
• painting with clear lacquer
• polishing clear parts (e.g. from PolyJet technology)
• providing professional painting in cooperation with external partners

In addition to post-processing itself, we also offer finishing equipment - from affordable solutions for first experiences in additive manufacturing to industrial systems for mass production.