Service Info
What services do you offer?
3D Printing
3D Design
3D Printer Repair
3D Printing: Here at NTech 3D Printing we offer Fused Deposition Modelling 3D printing also known as FDM 3D printing. This is the most common form of 3D printing in the world consisting of layering extruded molten plastic into a 3-dimensional object. This form of 3D printing can offer a range of materials and colours, many of which we offer in our store. We also offer high detail liquid Resin 3D printing; a printing method which produces ultra high-detail 3d prints approaching injection mold quality. Head over to the “quote” page for a FREE custom quote or if you have STL files ready to go, use the instant ordering system!
3D Printer Repair: Do you have a 3D printer that’s playing up, needs a bit of maintenance or simply just won’t work? NTech 3D printing can repair your machine for a reasonable price with a guaranteed “No Fix-No Fee”. Head over to the “3D Printer Repair” page to read more!
3D Design: We openly offer a Parametric 3D CAD design, Organic Modelling and Replication service. Head over to the “design service” page to read more!
3D Printing Materials
Get an idea of what material best suits your project or application!
Pros: Gives great details, keeps dimensional accuracy, physically hard and cheap.
Cons: Brittle (no give until it just snaps) and low glass temperature (Will soften in a hot car on a summers day).
Recommendations: PLA is recommended for prints that don’t need much operational strength and best suited to figurines, static parts, models, art etc… This being said, PLA parts with higher infill density can sustain larger/operational forces very well.
Softening Temperature: 60-65 °C
Cost: Low
Pros: Durable, strong, impact resistance, chemical resistant, moderate price, flexible use
Cons: Can experience some lower surface quality artifacts
Recommendations: PETG is recommended for parts that need durability, flexibility, strength and impact resistance. This material is best suited to cases where the prints may undergo sudden stress or durability is necessary like for mechanical parts, cases, protective gear etc…
Softening Temperature: 85-95°C
Cost: Low
Pros: Ductile, strong, long life, low price, higher glass temperature
Cons: Lower dimensional accuracy, UV light can make parts brittle over time (Generally years)
Recommendations: ABS is recommended for parts that need some level of operational strength or wear resistance is required from the part over high detail. It’s best suited for functional parts, prints exposed to ‘the elements’, hotter environments etc…
Softening Temperature: ~105°C
Cost: Medium
Pros: Ductile, strong, long life, low price, higher glass temperature, UV Resistant
Cons: Lower dimensional accuracy
Recommendations: ASA is very similar to ABS which is recommended for parts that need some level of operational strength or wear resistance with the addition of UV resistance. This makes it more suitable for outdoor applications where the print will be exposed to the sun for long periods. It’s best suited for functional parts, prints exposed to the sun, rain, wind and hotter environments
Softening Temperature: ~105°C
Cost: Medium
Similar to PETG except it has exceptional durability and layer adhesion (It’s a really durable material)
Pros: Durable, strong, impact resistance, chemical resistant, moderate price, flexible use, excellent layer adhesion (super strong!)
Cons: Overhang areas (90 degree roof areas) can be difficult to remove support material from
Recommendations: PCTG is recommended for parts that need durability, flexibility, strength and impact resistance. This material is best suited to cases where the prints may undergo sudden stress or durability is necessary like for mechanical parts, cases, protective gear etc…
Softening Temperature: 85-95°C
Cost: Medium
Pros: Ultra high details, ultra high dimensional accuracy, tough/hard, can print complex or tiny structures standard FDM printers cannot print, professional finish
Cons: Expensive, currently limited to smaller build volume
Recommendations: Resin is recommended for when ultra high detail or printing complex objects is necessary, making it ideal for figurines, models, mini’s, art, complex structures etc…
Softening Temperature: NA
Cured/hardened via UV light
Cost: High (This is a high quality material if you need the best surface finish!)
Pros: Extremely high strength, stiff, high temperature resistance, high chemical resistance, extremely hard to deform
Cons: Expensive, longer lead times, does not ‘bounce back’ after damaging impact or strain
Recommendations: This is the strongest material we currently print in! Polycarbonate is recommended for prints that need absolute strength, durability and stiffness, thus recommended for parts undergoing extreme impact or sustained forces other materials can’t withstand without deforming or breaking. Examples: Heavy use, structural parts, load bearing parts, tools, robots etc…
Softening Temperature: 150°C
Cost: High (This is a high performance material if you need the best!)
Pros: Extremely high durability, ‘flexible’, high temperature resistance, high chemical resistance, tough, ‘bounces back’ after damaging impact or strain, low friction coefficient
Cons: Expensive, longer lead times, softer than polycarbonate (scratches/mar’s easily)
Recommendations: Nylon is recommended for prints that require high durability, reliability and yield if you need something that doesn’t break or tear easily. This makes it good for mechanical parts like gears, sliders, hinges, wheels etc… where there is a lot of wear and tear but the part remains operational.
Softening Temperature: 70°C
Cost: High (This is a high performance material if you need the best!)
Pros: Combined with Nylon, high stiffness, Extremely high durability and toughness, wear resistance, high temperature and flame resistance, high chemical resistance, ‘bounces back’ after damaging impact or strain,
Cons: Expensive, slightly longer lead times, can scratch due to matte finish
Recommendations: Nylon is recommended for prints that require high durability, reliability and yield before breaking is ideal. This makes it good for mechanical parts like gears, sliders, hinges, wheels etc… where there is a lot of wear and tear but the part remains operational.
Softening Temperature: 150°C
Cost: High (This is a high performance material if you need the best!)