Get custom metal and plastic 3D printed prototypes
and production parts in as fast as 2 days!
HLH offers a wide range of in-house custom metal and plastic 3D printing services, enabling us to deliver printed parts in all forms,
complexity, and size and fitted for different functions and applications.
| SLA | SLS | DMLS | MJP | FDM | MJF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build size | 800 * 800 * 550mm | 400 * 400 * 450mm | 280 * 280 * 280mm | 300 * 180 * 150mm | 750 * 750 * 750mm | 380 * 284 * 380mm |
| Lead time from | 2 days | 3 days | 3 days | 2 days | 2 days | 4 days |
| Resolution | ± 0.2mm | ± 0.2mm | ± 0.3mm | ± 0.1″mm | ± 0.3mm | ± 0.3mm |
| Prototyping applications | Highly detailed visual prototypes. | Functional prototypes for testing or usability trials. | Metal prototypes with complex geometries. | Fine-detailed high-resolution prototypes. | Proof-of-concept prototypes from a wide range of materials. | Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. |
| End-use applications | Small aesthetic, non-functional end parts. | Low-volume functional plastic parts. | Low-volume fully functional complex metal components. | Small batch of high-resolution end-use parts with high fidelity. | Non-visual end parts, such as jigs and fixtures. | Low-volume functional parts. |
| SLA service | SLS service | DMLS service | MJP service | FDM service | MJF service |
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.stl, .obj, .wrl, .step (.stp), .iges (.igs), .3mf, .dxf and .zip
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Home Office: 116 Cardigan Road, Office M2.
Headingley, Leeds UK, LS6 3BJ
Company Number: 12704810
VAT Number: GB393458263
Factory: Building A, Hongfa Industrial District
Houda Road, Daling Shan, Dongguan,
Guangdong, China
Due to the additive nature of the process, 3D printing allows for higher freedom of design than traditional manufacturing methods. To take full advantage of the technologies available at HLH, design your 3D model for the process.
HLH have been providing online 3D printing solutions for over 10 years – with 3D printing capabilities in the UK and China. Technologies like industrial SLA, SLS, FDM, MJF, MJP, DMLS and SLM paired with our extensive experience enable us to deliver high-quality printed parts through every stage of your development process.
What can you create with HLH Rapid’s custom 3D printing service?
HLH Rapid offers a comprehensive range of additive manufacturing solutions for all applications, from one-offs rapid prototypes, batch quantities to intricate functional parts and higher-scale production. Our rapid 3D printing services, enables you to produce parts faster and more cost-efficiently, so you can speed up your innovation cycle and time to market.
Not sure about which industrial printing process is the correct one for your design? We’ve compiled a brief comparison of the differences between each service in the table below. To discuss your 3D printing project with us in more detail, contact our team at info@hlhrapid.com.
3D Printing Services Comparison
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3 star = excellent | 2 star = good | 1 star = poor in comparison
Yes. At HLH, we offer both selective laser melting (SLM) and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) services. We can 3D print in a wide range of metal alloys, including:
3D printing can cost anywhere from a few dollars up to a hundred or thousands of dollars. The price depends on the material, printer, printing time, model complexity, and cost of labor.
For instance, metal 3D printing will typically cost more due to the higher material and machinery cost and the longer labor-intensive post-processing work involved.
In manufacturing you’re only as good as your last order, so we take quality seriously.
Once completed, your 3D printed parts are transferred to the quality control (QC) department for inspection. We include a comprehensive, standardized inspection report with every order to ensure quality metrics are being met.
We also have multiple certifications available on request, including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO27001, and IATF 16949.
Industrial 3D printing is changing how things get made. It’s really cool because it lets people design and create things in new ways. Instead of being limited by how things were usually made, 3D printing lets designers make super detailed and tricky shapes that weren’t possible before. This is awesome for making new ideas quickly and getting them out into the world faster.
One of the best things about 3D printing is how it lets us make things that are just right for what we need. You can personalize stuff without it being too expensive or taking too long. Plus, it’s great for making only what’s needed, so there’s less wasted stuff lying around.
A notable feature of 3D printing is its compatibility with various materials, including plastics and metals. This versatility positions it as a valuable tool across diverse industries, contributing to the manufacturing of components for airplanes, cars, medical devices, and more.
Basically, 3D printing is changing the game by making things quicker, more customized, and better suited to what we need. It’s like a whole new way of making things!
