Which process suits your part?
Answer five short questions. You get a first recommendation – we make the final choice together in the quote.
Which process fits? The decision as a table
The guide above asks five things: load, surface, shape, quantity and size. Here you will find the same logic to read through. It does not replace advice – material, tolerances and budget also play a role – but it gives a good first direction.
Rules of thumb: FDM is robust and affordable, especially for larger parts. SLA delivers the finest details and smoothest surfaces. SLS produces complex, durable functional parts without supports. MJF is the choice for dense PA12 parts in series. SLM (metal) comes into play when plastic reaches its limits under load or temperature.
Quick decision
| Very high load or heat | SLM (metal) – possibly a plastic prototype first |
|---|---|
| Very smooth visible surface, fine details | SLA |
| Complex shape, joints, snap fits | SLS |
| More than approx. 100 parts | MJF (PA12) |
| Simple, rather large part | FDM |
| Normal functional part | FDM or SLS |
| Flexible, rubber-like | TPU (FDM, SLS, MJF) or flexible resin (SLA) |
You receive the exact recommendation with reasons in the quote.
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