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Filament 3D Printing

Looking for an affordable and efficient way to create functional prototypes or end-use parts? Our Filament 3D Printing service, powered by advanced Bambu Labs technology, delivers high-quality results with a variety of materials to suit your project needs.

Why Choose Filament 3D Printing?

Filament 3D Printing is a cost-effective, versatile method for producing robust prototypes and parts, making it ideal for a wide range of applications across industries.

Key Benefits

Affordable Prototyping: Ideal for low-cost, quick-turnaround prototypes and functional parts.

Material Versatility: Print with a variety of materials, including PLA, PETG, ABS, and carbon fibre-filled filaments.

Multi-Colour Capability: Achieve complex designs with multi-colour printing, perfect for visual models or branding.

Durable Results: Create strong, functional parts suitable for testing, assembly, or end-use applications.

Applications of Filament 3D Printing

Our Bambu Labs printer is highly versatile and commonly used for jigs, fixtures, and more, including:

Functional Prototypes: Create affordable, durable prototypes for testing and development.

Custom Tools: Manufacture bespoke tools or assembly aids tailored to your requirements.

Low-Volume Production: Produce small batches of end-use parts efficiently and cost-effectively.

Educational Models: Print multi-coloured models for teaching, demonstrations, or presentations.

Product Enclosures: Build strong, lightweight casings or housings for electronic and mechanical products.

Artistic and Decorative Projects: Achieve creative designs with detailed, multi-colour filament printing.

Filament 3D Printing

Production Speeds to Suit Your Timescales

Choose from three production speeds—3, 7, or 12 days—depending on your technical requirements and project timeline. Whichever option you select, you can count on consistently high quality. Learn more on our Production Speeds.

Orders are shipped via next-day delivery or, delivered in our e-van to local customers (subject to location and availability).

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If you’re ready to go further with filament 3D printing, request a quote using the form below.

To discuss your project with our team, or to book a tour of our facilities, please contact us on 01763 249760.

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            Filament 3D Printing FAQ

            What is Filament 3D Printing?

            Filament 3D printing uses a spool of thermoplastic material that is melted and deposited layer by layer to build a part. At Prototype Projects, we use a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon printer to produce robust, cost-effective prototypes, ideal for early-stage design validation.

            What materials do you offer for Filament 3D Printing?

            We stock Matrix ABS and Matrix PLA for our Filament 3D Printing service.

            From our supplier, we are also able to quickly source PLA, ABS, PETG, ASA/ABS, PC/TPU, PA/PET, PPS and Fibre Reinforced.

            What applications are ideal for Filament 3D Printing?

            Filament 3D printing is ideal for early concept models, jigs and fixtures, or functional parts where aesthetics are less critical. It offers excellent value for rapid prototyping, particularly when turnaround and cost are key factors.

            How does Filament 3D Printing compare to SLS, SLA, or DLP?

            SLS delivers stronger, production-like nylon parts, making it better for functional testing.

            SLA and DLP offer finer detail and smoother finishes, which are often required for presentation models or assemblies with tight tolerances.

            Filament printing is more accessible and cost-effective for basic prototypes, though it is not suitable for highly detailed or high-precision components.

            What level of detail and accuracy can I expect?

            Using our Bambu Lab X1 Carbon printer, we achieve good dimensional accuracy and surface finish for a filament-based process. However, if your part requires very fine features or complex geometries, one of our resin-based processes (SLA or DLP) may be more suitable.

            What is the maximum build size?

            The maximum build volume for our filament 3D printing service is approximately 256 × 256 × 256 mm, which is suitable for most small- to medium-sized prototypes.

            Can I use filament 3D printed parts for functional testing?

            Yes, depending on the material used. PETG, ABS and TPU are often chosen for their mechanical properties. If you need guidance on material selection, our team is happy to advise based on your requirements.

            Our latest 3D Prototyping news

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            Our model making and AP/AM workshop team deliver high-quality 3D printed and vacuum cast prototype parts. We offer next day dispatch on SLS, SLA and DLP. Request a quote for your next prototype project.

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            Your parts, your speed

            We never compromise on quality, so our production speeds for 3D Printing and CNC Machining are designed to help you meet tight timescales or economy budgets.

            Production speeds

            We never compromise on quality, so our production speeds for 3D Printing and CNC Machining are designed to help you meet either tight timescales or economy budgets.

            3D Printing lead times

            • Overnight printing
            • 3 working days
            • 7 working days
            • 12 working days

            CNC Machining lead times
            Our CNC machining service is built around flexibility. Lead times are tailored to your project and our in-house capacity, and we’ll confirm what’s achievable when you request a quote.

            We also offer a 3-day service, subject to your part meeting our 3-day criteria.

            For all of our production speeds, if your 3D Printed part or CNC Machined part requires additional finishing options, additional lead time will be incurred. See our Finishing page for details of the options available.

            Dispatch methods

            As well as choosing the speed at which your parts are made, you can also select your preferred dispatch method:

                • Local delivery by electric van (subject to location and availability)
                • DHL courier service
                • Royal Mail Next Working Day Delivery (by 1.00pm)
                • Royal Mail Next Working Day Delivery (by 9.00am)
                • Same day courier (UK only)
                • Collection in person from our Royston premises (SG8 5HN)

            Please Note: all final data for our Overnight 3D Printing production speed is required by 4.00pm

            Finishing options

            At Prototype Projects, we offer various finishing levels on our 3D printing technologies as well as our CNC machining services. Please visit the relevant finishing page using the buttons below to find out more information.

            3D Printing
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