Custom 3D Printing

If you're looking for custom 3D printed parts using our commercial SLS PA12 (nylon) 3D printing technology, we can help!

Simply fill out the form below to shoot us a request for quote at no charge. If possible, please include a link to any .stl or .3mf files you wish to have printed, as well as details about quantities.

All prints are quoted on a case-by-case basis. 3D design/modification work is available for an extra charge. SGF reserves the right to refuse printing items for any reason.

Basic Capabilities/Dimensions/Finishes

  • Maximum part size: ~155mm (X and Y) ~290mm (Z)
  • Resolution: ~0.1mm (X, Y, Z)
  • Material: 100% PA12 nylon
  • Finish: Raw ("nekkid") nylon. For flat surfaces, we may be able to do color/artwork on a case-by-case basis for an extra charge. You may also use plastic paints, Cerakote, or even metal plating after you receive it

Recommended Design Parameters

  • Minimum Pin Diameter: 1.0mm
  • Minimum Hole Diameter: 1.0mm
  • Minimum Unsupported Wall Thickness: 1.0mm
  • Minimum Supported Wall Thickness: 0.6mm
  • Minimum Embossing Features:
    0.35mm depth (non-text)
    0.4mm width (non-text)
    4.5mm text font height
    0.3mm text font depth
  • Minimum Engraved Features:
    0.15mm depth (non-text)
    0.35mm width (non-text)
    3mm text font height
    0.3mm text font depth
  • Assembly clearances:
    For parts printed separately -- 0.4mm
    For parts printed asssembled -- 0.6mm
  • Escape holes:
    For hollow features, a minimum of 2 escape holes of at least 3.5mm diameter is required to remove excess material.

Design Tips

  • Where possible, maintain uniform wall thickness. Significantly heterogenous wall thicknesses can cause warping during the cooling and finishing process.
  • Reduce stress concentrations in features by using fillets/chamfers where possible. Even radii as small as 0.5-1.0mm can help significantly.
  • Keep aspect ratios reasonable. High aspect parts can warp during cooling and finishing. Where necessary, using ribs and lofts can assist with maintaing shape on high aspect features.
  • Lattices can be helpful for reducing mass and cost. Be sure to leave gaps of at least 8.0mm in lattice structures to ensure adequate post-print processing.