3D Printing FAQ: Price, Lead Time, Materials, Files
Straight answers on cost, lead time, tolerance, and file types. Written for buyers, engineers, and plant ops teams.
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How Ordering Works
Upload your STL and see a flat per-part price in seconds. No login and no sales call. Spin the part in 3D right in your browser, pick a material, and set your quantity.
PLA and PETG get an instant price. ABS, PA-CF, and TPU get a fast human quote. Pay by card for a sample or a run, or request a review for bulk or custom orders.
Materials, Terms, and Shipping
We print FDM only. PETG is our default for production. PLA is best for looks. ABS handles heat. PA-CF is our strongest, and TPU flexes. See the full materials page for specs.
Every part is made in the USA and ships in 2 to 5 days, with no customs. Pay by secure card checkout, from a sample to a full run. The price you see is the price you pay, and we hold it for 30 days.
What is 3D Printer on Demand?
3D Printer on Demand is a US 3D printing service for businesses. You upload your part file, see your price right away, and order without a phone call. We print FDM parts in the USA, from one sample to 10,000 units, and ship in 2 to 5 days.
How fast can you print a part?
Most orders ship in 2 to 5 days. We print and ship inside the US, so there are no customs delays. Rush options are available on some parts. Ask when you request a review.
What is the minimum order quantity?
There is no minimum. You can order one sample or up to 10,000 parts. Bigger runs cost less per part. The price drops at 10, 50, 250, and 1,000 parts, and the quote shows your tier before you order.
What materials do you support?
We print FDM in PLA, PETG, ABS, PA-CF, and TPU. PLA and PETG get an instant price. ABS, PA-CF (carbon fiber nylon), and TPU (flexible) get a fast human quote.
What file types do you accept?
STL, 3MF, and STEP files get an instant price and an automatic print check. OBJ files go to a person for a quote. Send a PDF or a photo of a drawing when you want a part copied. Those get a human quote too.
How tight are your tolerances?
FDM holds about plus or minus 0.5 percent, with a floor near half a millimeter. That figure is typical, not a promise. Order one test part first when a snap fit or a press fit has to be exact.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. We sign a mutual NDA on request and counter-sign within one business day. Your files stay private. See our NDA template page for details.
How does pricing work?
You see one clear price per part, not a price per gram. Upload an STL and the price shows in seconds. Bigger runs get a lower price per part. We hold your price for 30 days and never reprice after you order.
Do you ship outside the US?
We focus on US shipping. Every part is made in the USA and ships inside the country, so there are no customs forms and no import fees for US buyers.
How do businesses pay?
By secure card checkout, from a sample to a full run. It is built for US businesses, with no account needed to get a price.
What do FDM parts look and feel like?
FDM parts are strong and functional. They have light layer lines you can see and feel, which is normal for the process. You can sand or paint a part for a smoother look.
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