PETG
Resistant and less brittle than PLA, it offers good mechanical and chemical resistance.
- Functional parts, housings and parts exposed to regular use
- Good thermal (70–80 °C) and chemical resistance
- Fine details less sharp than PLA
FDM 3D Printing - Plastic
We manufacture your FDM parts with a range of plastics adapted to your needs: strong, heat resistant, chemical resistant, flexible or for outdoor use.
Summary
* FDM printing provides a lever for faster innovation, testing your designs and producing small batches with flexibility.
How does FDM 3D printing work?
The FDM process relies on the extrusion of a molten thermoplastic filament, deposited and solidified layer by layer. Its robustness and efficiency make it a preferred solution for technical prototyping and limited production runs.
Advantages
Economical solution, wide range of materials available, production of solid and functional parts, fast turnaround times.
Limitations
Surface appearance marked by layers, limited precision for very small details, possible use of support structures.
When should you choose FDM?
- FDM is suitable for prototypes, jigs, tooling and functional parts, including those made of technical materials (ASA, PC, Nylon, Nylon CF, TPU).
- A major advantage of FDM is its ability to quickly and cheaply produce small batches, without initial investment in injection molds, making it a flexible and economical solution for validating a product or meeting limited demand.
Available materials
Choose according to your priorities: aesthetics, rigidity, service temperature, UV, chemistry or flexibility.
ASA
An alternative to ABS with excellent resistance to UV and weathering.
- Exterior components, signage and enclosures
- Excellent resistance to UV rays and weather conditions
- Good thermal resistance (90–100 °C)
Nylon (PA6-CF)
Reinforced with carbon fiber, PA6-CF is rigid, dimensionally stable, and offers an excellent weight-to-stiffness ratio. Ideal for technical parts requiring a combination of lightness and robustness.
- Industrial templates and assemblies
- Arms and structural parts
- Rigid supports and metal replacement parts
- High rigidity, excellent mechanical and thermal resistance (100–120 °C)
TPU (95A)
As a flexible and shock-absorbing material, TPU is ideal for soft, wear-resistant and shock-resistant parts.
- Seals and gaskets
- Grips and protectors
- Insoles, shock absorbers, flexible parts
- Very good elasticity and abrasion resistance
PC (Polycarbonate)
Very robust and heat resistant, the PC is suitable for demanding technical rooms.
- High-stress technical parts
- Heat-resistant enclosures and protective covers
- Components subjected to mechanical stress
- Excellent mechanical and thermal resistance (~110–120 °C)
Typical applications
Examples of contexts where FDM is particularly effective.
Prototyping & iterations
Rapid prototyping to confirm dimensions and ergonomics before production.
- Cases
- Clips
- Interfaces
- Test setups
- Templates
Small series
Agile production of 10 to 500+ parts, without the costs or delays associated with plastic injection.
- Products
- Accessories
- Spare parts
- Kits
- Supports
- Fixings
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Multi-material printing
A combination of technical materials to bring together several properties in a single piece.
- ASA: UV resistant and suitable for outdoor use
- PETG: chemical resistance
- PC/Nylon: mechanical resistance and resistance to stress
- TPU: flexibility, cushioning and contact zones
FDM vs SLA
A quick comparison to choose the best technology.
| Criterion | FDM | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Finish | Technical (visible layers) | Very smooth & fine details |
| Strength | Very good depending on the material | Variable, sometimes fragile |
| Cost | Advantageous in small volumes | Often more expensive per piece |
| Use cases | Functional parts, jigs, outdoor applications | Aesthetics, micro-details |
Tolerances & finishes
Practical recommendations for clean, assembly-ready parts.
Tolerances
- Typical accuracy: ±0.2 mm (depending on geometry & material) Layer height: 0.08 / 0.12 / 0.16 / 0.20 / 0.24 / 0.28 mm Recommended assembly clearances: 0.2–0.4 mm
Design tips
- Avoid walls less than 1.2 mm for parts subjected to mechanical stress.
- Reduce overhangs to less than 55° to limit the supports
- Provide metal inserts for areas of repetitive or intensive screwing.
- Discover more tips on our blog
Service available across Quebec
Montreal
Quebec
Sherbrooke
Laval
Levis
Longueuil
Trois-Rivières
Drummondville
Granby
Saguenay
Gatineau
Start your FDM print
Send us your file to get a quote. We will recommend the material and parameters according to your constraints (rigidity, heat, UV, chemistry, flexibility).