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3D printing service

Wear-resistant custom 3D printed parts

Within 3D printing, components are designed as digital 3D models and then additively manufactured layer by layer. The 3D printing service from igus® supplies components made from our own wear-resistant plastic with no minimum order quantity. We offer solutions specifically for applications where conventional materials quickly reach their limits - our plastics have up to 50 times higher wear resistance than regular 3D printing plastics. You simply upload the CAD model of your custom component online and receive it printed in the desired quantity.

Don't have a CAD model to hand?
With our CAD configurator, you can easily create a 3D model for different types. We also offer you planning security with our service life calculator, which can calculate the expected service life of each individual component online.

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3 steps to your 3D printed parts

Upload your 3D model

3d printing service Upload 3D models and order your component online from the 3D printing service
3d printing service Upload 3D models and order your component online from the 3D printing service
  • Upload up to ten files (STEP/STP) by dragging and dropping them into the upload window or uploading them directly to the 3D printing service tool
  • Order the component right away online or request a quotation
  • Tip: Calculate the service life of individual components directly in the tool

Price calculation & check

3d printing service Find out price and delivery time directly in the online 3D printing service
3d printing service Find out price and delivery time directly in the online 3D printing service
  • Order from 1 to 10,000 units
  • Prices and delivery time will be displayed immediately
  • Component manufacturability is checked with regard to wall thickness and installation space size: possible limitations are displayed right away

Materials and post-processing

3d printing service large material selection in the online 3D printing service
  • Extremely wear-resistant plastic
  • Can be filtered according to environmental parameters and specific requirements
  • Materials for various application requirements
  • Optional: colouring and smoothing the component surface or re-drilling a thread
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Who is our 3D printing service suitable for?

Industrial 3D printing offers the ideal solution for many crucial problems. Find out more here about the typical challenges that the 3D printing service from igus® overcomes. Does your application have special requirements? Then you are welcome to discuss the solution directly with an igus® expert.

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Component broken and a spare part is difficult to obtain?

A spare part can save the machine! Find out how Conti Tech hose GmbH was able to cost-effectively replace a defective cross-threaded lead screw using our industrial 3D printing service.

About the use case
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Do you need to deliver individual components or small batches quickly?

A small missing component can cost a lot of money. With 3D-printed linear actuators, which were delivered in a very short time, thyssenkrupp has prevented this. Find out more here!

About the use case
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Does the application require lightweight construction or lubrication-free components?

A metal gearbox may be too heavy for the desired movement. It also requires additional lubrication, which is not permitted in some environments. Cor.Sync solved both problems with us! How?

About the use case
Special geometry of the component

Special geometry of the component only realisable at high cost?

Once the perfect design for a component has been found, it must not fail due to the manufacturing process. Discover how the Zurich University of Applied Sciences realised its creative project with industrial 3D printing!

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Options for post-processing and finishing

Components manufactured using the SLS process can be subsequently smoothed, coloured or mechanically reworked for an additional charge. Mechanical reworking can include, for example, the insertion of threads or thread inserts as well as the production of components with tight tolerances.

Upload CAD model and receive prices immediately!

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Smoothed 3D printed roller

Smoothing

Smoothing components greatly reduces surface roughness, improving the feel. The methods available are chemical smoothing and vibratory finishing. In both cases, the wall must be at least 1mm thick to ensure your component's stability and correct manufacture.

Coloured gears from laser sintering

Dyeing

In the industrial 3D printing service, colouring in black can be done immediately in the Online tool can be booked. Other colours are available upon request. Dyeing can reduce wear resistance by up to a factor of three, depending on the application. The mechanical specifications remain almost unchanged. A minimum wall thickness of 1mm is required for colouring.

More about the CAD configurators

Create 3D models yourself with our free printing service

For Gears, Racks, Timing belt pulleys, Rollers, Lead screw nuts, Sliding plates and Plain bearings Simply configure and download 3D templates. No previous knowledge of CAD and no registration required.

This is how it works:

1. select the desired component group
2. enter the required dimensions. The 360° viewing function enables you to inspect the 3D model from all sides.
3. download the required file format and the CAD file.
4. to order the finished 3D model directly online, download it in STEP format and upload it in the 3D printing service high.

Go to CAD configurators
Configure 3D models online free of charge with the igus CAD configurators

Free of charge 3D printed sample options

Select a sample part and test tribologically optimised 3D printing materials
Convince yourself of the quality and advantages of our materials for industrial 3D printing: Are you interested in 3D printed components, but would like to test them before making a final decision? Then you can order a free sample part from us.

Drive nuts with lead screw

Printed drive nut on a printed threaded lead screw, receive both parts.
Material: iglidur® i3 (laser sintering material)

  • Request your sample of the a 3d printed leadscrew and nut

    • Worm gear

    Worm gears can achieve a long service life when 3D printed with the right material. iglidur® polymers offer low wear and fast production, making them ideal for dry-running applications without lubricating oil. This results in maintenance-free operation and reduced downtime. Customers benefit from lower costs and improved reliability by choosing high-performance polymer worm gears.

  • Request your 3D printed worm gear

    • Two-component sample

    Multi-material component made from a filament optimised for friction and a highly rigid filament for maximum strength.
    Materials: iglidur® i150 and igumid® P150

  • Request your sample of a 3D printed multi-material component

    • ESD sample part

    An electrostatically discharging roller custom. The surface was then chemically smoothed in post-processing.
    Material: iglidur® i8-ESD (laser sintering material)

  • Request your 3D printed ESD sample

    • Industrial 3D printing in practice

    3D printed gears

    3D printing process in use

    Discover the areas of application in which the igus® 3D printing service has played a decisive role.

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    Design instructions for 3D-printed components

    Design guide for printing

    Get practical tips on designing functional parts for production in the 3D printing service.

    Download the design guide

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