Welcome to My 3D AM
Welcome to My 3D AM, our 3D printing quoting and ordering additive manufacturing service for SLS and SLA 3D-printed parts.
Use the portal below to upload your 3D CAD model and receive an instant quote.
New to My 3D AM?
Get instant quotes and place orders as a guest, or simply create an account 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 payments are taken via PayPal, you don’t need a PayPal account to pay.
Returning to My 3D AM?
Login and then click on ‘Start My 3D AM Instant Quote’ to request your online 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 below.
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.
What is My 3D AM?
My 3D AM is an online 3D printing quoting and ordering additive manufacturing service 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. SLS and SLA parts may be ordered via My 3D AM. We will be adding additional services in time so please check back.
Order your SLS and SLA parts
Order your SLS and SLA online with our portal. Please note: orders made through our portal will be dispatched within 10-15 days (parts which are dyed in colours 02 to 017 will take longer – read on for further details).
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. SLS parts which are dyed will take longer – read on for further details.
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 or contact us via office@prototypeprojects.com.
How to get the best from My 3D AM
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
If you wish to colour your SLS part, orders will be dispatched as detailed below.
Material
Black: within 10-15 days
Colours: within 20 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.
Other services
Prototype Projects is a UK-based prototyping bureau delivering high-quality prototype parts in fast turnaround times.
In addition to our My 3D AM service, we offer a next day dispatch service for SLA, SLS, FDM and Figure 4 parts. We also offer a dyeing service for SLS prototype parts, as well as a texturing service for SLS and SLA parts. In addition to 3D printing, we also offer CNC machining and milling, and laser cutting.
Contact us on 01763 249760 to discuss your next prototype project.
