Manufacturing Support Application
Keep your factory floor agile with on-demand 3D-printed solutions that boost efficiency, cut downtime, and ensure accuracy where it matters most.
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Application Overview
About Manufacturing Support Application
Manufacturing support applications include custom tools, guides, ergonomic aids, and replacement components that accelerate production and minimize bottlenecks. These solutions streamline workflows while enhancing worker safety and consistency in outputs.
Why 3D Printing Is Beneficial
Conventional support parts are costly and hard to replace quickly. 3D printing allows on-demand and digitalise inventory, enabling much faster turnaround for repair, reduced inventory needs, and tailored solutions for production improvements.
Common Use Cases
Spare Production Parts
- On-demand replacement of damaged machine components.
- Reduces need for large physical inventories.
- Ideal for legacy or discontinued equipment.
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Assembly Aids
- Tools designed to simplify complex assembly tasks.
- Improves operator accuracy and repeatability.
- Enhances ergonomics to reduce fatigue.
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Mold and Sacrificial Tooling
- Create composite parts of complex, trapped-tool geometries with ease.
- Design optimizations and high-temperate resistance up to 180°C in typical autoclave cycles.
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Material Handling Aids
- Lifting hooks/pins, PCB trays, and handling tools for safe transport.
- Suitable for heavy machinery, automotive,semicon and logistics environments.
Industries Commonly Used For
Compatible Materials
ABS-M30
Opaque standard plastic
F170, F190CR, F370, F370CR, F770, Fortus 450mc, F900
Concept modeling, functional prototyping, jigs & fixtures
ivory, white, black, dark grey, red, blue, orange, yellow, green
@ 264 psi: 211.7°F
ABS-CF10
Carbon fiber-reinforced
F170, F190CR, F370, F370CR
End effectors, ergonomic aids, alignment fixtures
Black
@ 264 psi: 233°F
ABS-ESD7
With static dissipative properties
F370, F370CR, Fortus 450mc, F900
Jigs & fixtures for electronic components, production line and conveyor components
Black
@ 264 psi: 214.6°F
ANTERO 840CN03
PEKK-Based with ESD Properties
Fortus 450mc, F900
Aerospace components, prototyping, tooling, production parts
natural
@ 264 psi: 316.3°F
FDM Nylon-CF10
Lightweight with high stiffness
F190CR, F370CR
Metal forming dies, end effectors, soft jaws, alignment and assembly fixtures, drill guides
Dark grey
@ 264 psi: 126°F
ULTEM 9085 Resin
Flame-retardant, aerospace-certified
F3300, Fortus 450mc, F900
Concept modeling, manufacturing support, production parts
High-Performance Grade: Natural, Black
Validated Grade: Aircraft Grey, Gunship Grey, White 7362, Dream Grey, Jana White, Red
@ 264 psi: 342.7°F
PC-ESD
Durable with ESD properties
Fortus 450mc, F900
Tools, jigs & fixtures, electronic assembly aids, circuit boards
Black
@ 264 psi: 291°F
FDM HIPS
High Impact Resistance, cost-effective.
Fortus 450mc, F900
End-use parts, functional prototyping, lower-requirement jigs and fixtures
light grey
@ 264 psi: 213.5°F
ST-130
Sacrificial tooling material
Fortus 450mc, F900
Sacrificial tooling
Natural
@ 264 psi: 226°F
PJ Elastico
Tear-resistant for repeated flexing
J5 Medijet, J55 Prime, J35 Pro
Soft-touch coatings, living hinges, grips, seals.
Black, Clear
40-50 Scale A
360-400%
PJ Agilus30
Flexible and tear-resistant
J826 Prime, J850 Pro, J850 Prime, J750
Overmolds, living hinges, wearables, consumer goods, grips, seals, surrounds
Translucent, Black, White
30-35 Scale A
220-270%
PJ Digital ABS Plus
High-strength & temperature-resistant
J850 Pro, J850Prime, J826 Prime J55 Prime, J35 Pro, J750
Snap-fit parts, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, electrical parts, molds.
Ivory
P3 Stretch IND475
Soft tear-resistant UV flexible material
Robotic end-of-arm tooling, consumer wearables, functional prototypes.
Black
122%
P3 EL150
Urethane photopolymer for prototyping
Rapid prototyping, manufacturing support, jigs and fixtures, and end-use parts with complex geometries.
Clear
150%
P3 LOCTITE 3D 3172
High-impact for fixtures and tooling
Consumer parts and manufacturing support, brackets, and jigs.
Cyan, Gray
P3 Stratasys Dura56
Strong and aesthetic for end-use
End-use and prototyping with high quality surfaces at low cost and exceptional matt finish such as housings, jigs and fixtures, and consumer good.
Black
Aluminium Nitride (AlN)
High thermal conductivity, excellent electrical insulation, good mechanical strength
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX
Electronics industry – substrates, heat sinks, and circuit components
- Commonly used in power electronics, LEDs, and microelectronic packaging.
- Maintains stability in high-temperature and high-voltage environments
Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄)
Known for its excellent thermal shock resistance, high hardness, and superior wear and corrosion resistance.
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Aerospace, automotive components, medical implants, energy systems
- Withstands high temperatures (~1800°C)
- Corrosion-resistant and frequently used in engine and turbine parts
Zirconia 8Y
Excellent ionic and oxygen-ion conductivity, thermal insulation.
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Fuel cells, energy systems
- Used in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)
- Functions efficiently under extreme heat
Alumina (Al₂O₃)
Biocompatible, electrically insulating, high hardness and wear resistance
C101 EASY, C900 FLEX, C3601 ULTIMATE, C1000 FLEXMATIC
Biomedical (implants), electronics, aerospace, mechanical engineering, foundry cores, spatial.
- Operating temperature up to ~1600°C
- Cost-effective and widely used
- High dielectric strength
Technology Types
We provide a full suite of polymer printing technologies, ensuring the right fit for your innovation needs and production goals.
FDM
Fused Deposition Modeling uses thermoplastic filament, extruded layer by layer inside a self-calibrated heated chamber. It is ideal for producing strong, durable, heat-resistant and dimensionally stable parts using standard or high-performance grade materials.
PolyJet
One of the most powerful abilities is to simultaneously print multi-material resin in a single build. It jets layers of UV-curable engineered resins to create detailed and smooth parts for realistic prototypes, concept modeling, and functional tooling.
P3 DLP
Programmable PhotoPolymerization is a next-generation Digital Light Processing technology that uses light-curable resin for high-resolution printing. It supports intricate features, excellent surface quality, and a wide range of high-performance materials for production-ready applications.
SLA
Laser Stereolithography is a unique technology that polymerizes each layer of a ceramic-loaded photosensitive resin to form the green part. Afterward, the part undergoes debinding and sintering to remove resin, densify the ceramic, and achieve its final material properties.
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