Prism Engineering, Inc.
3D Printing Service Bureau Request Form
Model Format: The model format is the CAD
format of the part you send to Prism Engineering for 3D Printing.
The desired format is native SolidWorks however essentially any
solid format may be accepted. Formats are listed in the pull-down
menu in order of preference. NOTE - If you provide an STL file, the
resolution of the file when it was created by your system will
dictate the facet size of your model. If you are unsure as to what
type of file you should provide, or how to export the file, please
contact Prism Engineering's 3D Printing Service Bureau department
at 215-784-0800 or tjuliano@prismeng.com.
Please keep in mind that the default tolerance for the STL file
provided by your solids modeling system may not be adequate to
produce your desired results.
Model Interior Style: We can
produce parts in three "styles"; Solid, Solid - Double-wide and
Sparse. Solid will reproduce your exact model in ABS plastic,
providing mass every place your solid model has mass. Solid
Double-wide will produce a solid interior and also provide maximum
width rasters for faster, strong parts. A Sparse model will be
hollow inside, except perhaps for necessary supporting ribs to
maintain the model's look and feel. This type of model will be
least expensive due to even shorter build times and less material
required. The model itself, however, will not have the strength it
would have as a solid or even semi-hollow part. This type of model
is ideal for castings because less material will burn off faster
than solid parts.
Desired Finish: You have three
choices for your desired finish; Elite, Standard and Draft.
Slices produced by the 3D Printer are as follows:
The Elite finish slices are .007" high.
The Standard finish slices are .010" high.
In Draft mode finish slices are .013" high.
Depending upon the finish selected, build time will be vary
accordingly. As a rule of thumb the Elite finish will take
approximately twice the build time as a the draft finish. At this
time there are no color choices available for the Elite finish. If
parts have walls, less then .040" in thickness, then the Elite
Finish must be selected.
Method of providing file to Prism
Engineering: E-mail is the most desired method. Otherwise,
files may arrive on CD. Your file should be sent at the approximate
time when you submit this form so our technical staff can prepare
to enter your model into our work queue and provide you with
accurate feedback as to when your part would be
completed.
Specify "show" side: If a
specific side of your model will be the most critical side, in
terms of appearance, please make that information known in this
text box so our 3D Printing team can work to produce the best
possible results for your needs. Leave this section blank if there
isn't a "show" side.
Date Required: This is the date you need
to have the completed part(s) back at your facility.
Quantity Required: This is the quantity
of this part number that you want printed. If you omit this field,
one is assumed.
AFTER COMPLETING SECTION III, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CAD MODEL
TO 3dprint@prismeng.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. A FORMAL
QUOTATION WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE E-MAIL ADDRESS SHOWN IN SECTION
I. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO CLICK THE "SUBMIT FOR 3D PRINTING QUOTE"
BUTTON SHOWN BELOW.