Our Technology

How We Make Your Parts

We don't run one machine and call it a service. 3D TACT operates four distinct printing technologies so we can match the right process to your part, not force your part into the only process we have.

Printing Processes

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Each technology has a sweet spot. Our job is knowing which one hits yours.

FDM fused deposition modelling printer
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FDM

Fused Deposition Modelling

Thermoplastic filament is heated and deposited layer by layer to build solid parts. FDM is our workhorse for functional prototypes, production jigs, fixtures, and end-use components in materials from basic PLA up to aerospace-grade PEEK. It's the most cost-effective process we run, and for most engineering applications, it's the right starting point.

Layer Resolution: 0.05–0.3 mm Build Volume: Up to 300 × 300 × 400 mm Materials: PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon, PC, PEEK, PEI Best For: Functional parts, tooling aids, end-use components
SLA stereolithography resin printer
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SLA / DLP

Stereolithography & Digital Light Processing

A UV laser or projector cures liquid photopolymer resin one layer at a time, producing parts with surface finishes and dimensional accuracy that no other polymer process can match. When your part needs to look injection-moulded, fit into a precision assembly, or demonstrate to a client, SLA is the answer.

Layer Resolution: 0.025–0.1 mm Surface Finish: Near injection-mould quality Materials: Standard, tough, flexible, castable, dental resins Best For: Visual prototypes, precision assemblies, fine detail
SLS selective laser sintering process
SLS

Selective Laser Sintering

A CO₂ laser fuses nylon powder in a heated bed, layer by layer, with no support structures required. That means geometries other processes can't touch: interlocking assemblies printed as one piece, internal lattices for weight reduction, and living hinges built directly into the part. SLS nylon parts are strong, stiff, and genuinely functional out of the machine.

Layer Resolution: 0.1 mm typical Support-Free: Complex geometries at no extra cost Materials: PA12, PA11, TPU, glass-filled nylon Best For: Functional nylon parts, snap-fits, moving assemblies
DMLS direct metal laser sintering
DMLS / SLM

Direct Metal Laser Sintering

A fibre laser melts metal powder at the micron level to produce fully dense components with mechanical properties comparable to wrought material. DMLS opens the door to geometries that machining cannot reach: conformal cooling channels in tool inserts, topology-optimised brackets, and patient-specific medical implants. These are real, load-bearing metal parts.

Layer Resolution: 0.020–0.050 mm Density: >99.5% (fully dense) Materials: Ti6Al4V, 316L SS, AlSi10Mg, Inconel 718, maraging steel Best For: Aerospace, medical, high-performance engineering
Precision CNC machining process
CNC

Precision CNC Machining

CNC machining uses advanced computer controlled equipment to produce highly accurate metal components from solid materials. From simple parts to complex geometries, it delivers exceptional precision, excellent surface finishes, and consistent quality for prototypes as well as full production runs.

Tolerance: Up to ±0.01 mm Processes: 5 Axis, Milling, Turning Materials: Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper, Titanium Best For: Precision parts, production components, engineering applications
Plastic injection moulding process
Injection Moulding

Plastic Injection Moulding

Injection moulding is the ideal manufacturing process for producing durable plastic parts in large quantities. Molten plastic is injected into precision engineered molds, creating components with outstanding accuracy, excellent surface finish, and consistent quality for every production cycle.

Production Volume: Hundreds to Millions of Parts Materials: ABS, Polypropylene, Nylon, Polycarbonate, TPU Surface Finish: Smooth and Production Ready Best For: Consumer products, automotive, medical and industrial components
Metal powder for additive manufacturing
Metal Powder

Metal Powder for Additive Manufacturing

High quality metal powders are the foundation of advanced metal additive manufacturing. Carefully engineered for consistent particle size, flowability, and purity, these powders enable the production of strong, lightweight, and highly detailed components with exceptional mechanical properties and surface quality.

Particle Size: Optimized for high precision printing Materials: Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Inconel, Tool Steel, Cobalt Chrome Quality: High purity and consistent particle distribution Best For: Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Energy and Industrial Applications
Need Help Choosing?

Not Sure Which Process Fits Your Part?

Send us your CAD file and tell us what the part needs to do. Our engineers will recommend the best technology, explain the trade-offs, and quote it, all within 24 hours, no charge.

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