FDM at a glance
Printed on our own FDM machines in Livonia, Michigan, USA. Not brokered out.
Economy: 6 business days for PLA, 7 for other materials. Priority and Rush on PLA, ASA and PC FR.
Orders placed before 2:00 PM ET start production that business day.
Up to 256 x 256 x 256 mm in one piece. 0.4 mm nozzle, infill from 20% to 70%.
Turnaround is production time. You pick UPS, FedEx or USPS at checkout, from ground to overnight.
FDM materials and turnaround
Prototypes, fixtures, display parts
Colors: 10 colors, including wood
Economy 6 business days · Priority 4 business days · Rush 2 business days
Durable, chemical-resistant functional parts
Colors: White, Black
Economy 7 business days
Tough, impact-resistant parts
Colors: Black, White
Economy 7 business days · Priority 5 business days
Outdoor parts: UV and weather resistant
Colors: White, Gray
Economy 7 business days · Priority 5 business days · Rush 3 business days
Flame-retardant polycarbonate, e.g. electrical enclosures
Colors: Black
Economy 7 business days · Priority 5 business days · Rush 3 business days
Carbon-fiber nylon: stiff and heat resistant
Colors: Black
Economy 7 business days
Glass-fiber nylon: strong, stiff brackets
Colors: Black
Economy 7 business days
Flexible, rubber-like parts
Colors: Black
Economy 7 business days
Example prices
PLA, Black, 20% infill, Economy, before shipping and tax, from our quote on October 13, 2026. Your price comes from your own file.
FDM 3D printing FAQ
Where are your FDM parts printed?
On our own FDM printers in Livonia, Michigan, USA. FDM parts are made in-house, not brokered out.
How long does FDM printing take?
Economy is 6 business days for PLA and 7 for the other materials. PLA, ASA and PC FR also offer Priority and Rush (Rush from 2 business days), and ABS offers Priority. Orders placed before 2:00 PM ET start production that business day. Shipping time is on top of production time.
What is the largest FDM part you can print?
Up to 256 x 256 x 256 mm in one piece. Larger designs can be split into parts that print separately.
Should I choose FDM or SLS?
Choose FDM when you need a specific material (flame-retardant, UV-resistant, carbon fiber, flexible) or a color. For small, detailed parts, SLS PA12 is often cheaper and has no support marks. The quote shows both prices for your file, so you can compare.