Welcome to My 3D AM – instant 3D print quote & order
Step 1 – You Upload your 3D CAD model
Step 2 – You Select Technology (SLA or SLS)
Step 3 – You Select Quantity (colour if SLS)
Step 4 – You Place Order and Pay
Step 5 – We email confirming your order
Step 6 – We process your order
Step 7 – We email prior to dispatch
Step 8 – We are on it, You sit back and relax
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Get instant 3D print quotes and place orders as a guest, or simply register by entering a few details, and then you’re away. If you create an account, you’ll be able to return to review past quotes and orders. All orders are paid by credit or debit card. Payments are taken via PayPal or Stripe, you don’t need a PayPal or Stripe account to pay.
Returning to My 3D AM?
Login and then click on ‘Start My 3D AM Instant Quote’ to request your instant 3D print quote and place your order. Previous orders and instant quotes can be found by selecting ‘My 3D AM Orders’ or ‘My 3D AM Instant Quote’ in the black header above.
Contact us
If you have a query about using this service or a My 3D AM quote/order query, please contact the My 3D AM team via my3dam@prototypeprojects.co.uk. We aim to respond to all emails within 24 hours (on business days).
What is My 3D AM?
My 3D AM is an instant 3D print quote and order service for SLS and SLA parts from Prototype Projects. The service is all about manufacturing parts for the best price, in a timeframe that works best for your project planning and our production schedule.
Use our instant quote portal to order
Order your SLS and SLA online with our portal. Please note: orders made through our portal will be dispatched within 10-15 days.
To get the most from our My 3D AM service, please read all of the information on this page.
My 3D AM service levels
Orders made through My 3D AM will be dispatched within 10-15 days.
Need it faster?
If you need your part faster or require a post-process, i.e. fit inserts, parts must be ordered via our Request a Quote page.
Get the most from our instant 3D print quote service
SLS parts
The print cost calculator works on the space the part bounding box (XYZ) takes up / Volume of part and some machine draw time parameters. To make good use of the powder you can nest your parts into one .stl file. So, arrange your parts with a minimum distance of 1.5mm between them (make sure they don’t intersect by mistake).
Single .stl file
£5.53*
Individual .stl files
£6.28*
Geometry is a fickle thing for calculating costs, so always try different ways to get the best price for your project.
*£35 +VAT min order value
The print cost calculator will also take into consideration the part volume compared to the bounding box volume.
As you will see below, Part A will have a much larger Bounding Box Volume than Part B, however Part B will use more material than Part A to make. So, if the Part volume is 60% or less than the bounding box, then the Part volume will be used for costing. Of course, you can always use the nesting formula to utilise the space and material.
Part A
Part B (solid)
Bounding Box example
Parts are printed in white PA 2200 Nylon, we can dye black using the Dye Mansion System if selected during the quote process. We do offer a full-colour range via our normal ordering process, Select the request a quote button at the top of this page.
Material White PA 2200: within 10-15 days
Dyed Black: within 10-15 days
Option 1
We will orientate the part to ensure we have the best balance between part quality and build platform utilisation.
If you need a specific print orientation, please follow the steps in Option 2 below.
Option 2
If you need to have a part printed in a specific orientation, please follow these instructions:
- Save the part in the build orientation (within your CAD system)
- Export/Save As an .stl (following the guidance of your CAD system)*
- Upload file to My 3D AM
- Select Material
- Select Quantity
- Add Note “KEEP ORIENTATION”
*a poor quality .stl file will result in a poor quality printed part
Recommendation
Recommended
Not recommended
You can print parts with working joints so no need for assembly. Leave 0.8mm between parts and create plenty of areas (holes) to allow for the loose powder to be removed.
Nesting
- Keep parts 1.5mm apart
- Use a 2mm sprue (Round) if needed
Walls
- 0.5mm ~ possible
- 0.8mm ~ best
- 1.5mm ~ for best material mechanical properties
Text
- 14pt
- Sans Serif
Pins
- 0.8mm
- 1.8mm ~ for best material mechanical properties
SLA parts
We currently offer Accura Xtreme on SLA printed parts ordered through My 3D AM. This material benefits delivers specific properties and characteristics, including:
- high surface quality
- can be used for tapping/inserts
- grey in colour
We will be adding additional SLA materials in time, so please check back.
Ready to start your next prototype project?
Prototype Projects is a UK-based prototyping bureau delivering high-quality prototype parts in fast turnaround times.
Contact us on 01763 249760 to discuss your next prototype project.
Your parts. Your speed.
3D Printing: Next day dispatch: we offer a next day dispatch service for SLA, SLS, FDM, Polyjet and Figure 4 3D printed parts. Super-economy: use our My 3D AM service for instant quoting and ordering of SLS and SLA parts which are not urgent.
CNC Machining: Express (3 working days): for CNC Machined parts for dispatch in 3 working days, subject to criteria. We also offer Standard, Economy and Super-Economy service levels.
We also offer Vacuum Casting and laser cutting services.
