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What kind of part are you looking for?

A. Rigid
B. Elastomer or Rubber "like"

What will this part be used for?

A. Design or conceptual evaluation
B. Function & Testing
C. Tradeshow, photos, or as a presentational model
D. A Pattern for creating a Mold (casting, rtc, etc.)
E. Architectural Model
F. Production/DDM (qty's start from: 1 and up)

What will this "rubber like" part be used for?

A. Prototype
B. Production/DDM (qty's start from: 1 and up)

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Leadtimes?

A. Under 7 Days
B. 7 to 21 Days

What is most important?

A. Leadtimes 2 to 3 days
B. Functionality
C. Specific Durometer
D. Price

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Polyjet Tango Plus (27a) with "GT"

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Polyjet Tango Plus (27a) with "GT" post processing | Urethane Casting

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Urethane/Silicone Soft Rubber Casting

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Polyjet Tango Plus (27a) with "GT"

What will this "rubber like" part be used for?

A. Gasket, seal, or grommet
B. Buttons
C. Simulated no-slip pad or washer
D. Vibration absorbtion bumper or mount
E. Skin, cartilage, or muscle
F. Soft touch over mold
G. Bladder or Tube (recommended minimum walls: .040")

What is most important?

A. Leadtimes 2 to 3 days
B. Functionality
C. Specific Durometer
D. Price

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Polyjet Tango available in 27a, 61a & 75a

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Polyjet Tango with "GT" post processing | Urethane Casting

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Soft Rubber Urethane Casting

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Polyjet Tango

How large will your part be?

A. Smallest (.040 to 1" in XYZ)
B. Small (Approx 1 to 5" in XYZ) (13)
C. Medium (Approx. 5 to 14" in XYZ)
D. Large (Approx. 16 to 24")
E. Extra Large (over 24", may need sectioning)

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Does your part have to be clear or translucent?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Does not matter

What best describes your part?

A. Enclosure
B. Electronics
C. Gear and Shaft
D. PCB Board
E. Architectural & Miniature (Hobby or Toy)

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most durable

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SLA | PolyJet

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FDM (High Res) | ABS

Clarity Level?

A. Enough to let light pass thru or visually inspect interior
B. Must be the clearest available, like a window or lens

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SLA ClearVue | PolyJet Fullcure Amber 720

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SLA ClearVue Polished

How large will your part be?

A. Small (.040 to 5" in XYZ)
B. Medium & Large (over 5" in XYZ)

How will your part be used?

A. RF testing or as an electronics fixture
B. Drop test
C. Thermoforming Mold
D. Testing a fan blade at speed for airflow
E. Testing airflow for aerodynamics
F. Testing with temperatures over 120F
G. Holding liquid for a prolonged time
H. Testing a living hinge
I. Mounting this part to a vehicle for testing

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FDM Polycarbonate or Ultem9085

Specific Material?

A. ABS, Polycarbonite or ABS/PC
B. Nylon
C. Material does not matter

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FDM

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SLS | FDM

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FDM | SLS

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FDM | PolyJet | SLA

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FDM (high res) | SLS

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SLA | PolyJet | FDM(High-res)

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SLA, Castings | SLS (sealed) | FDM (sealed)

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FDM | SLS

Type of living hinge?

A. Rigid Thermal Plastic
B. Polypropylene "like"
C. Silicone "like"

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SLS | Urethane Casting

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PolyJet Tango Plus | Urethane Casting

Temperature Range?

A. up to 210f
B. up to 230f
C. up to 280f
D. 496f to 506f

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FDM | SLS

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FDM (ABS/PC Blend, Polycarbonate, Ultem9085, PPSF) | SLS (Duraform PA, Duraform GF, Duraform HST)

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FDM (Polycarbonate, Ultem9085, PPSF) | SLS (Duraform GF)

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SLA (Bluestone w/thermal post cure)

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What will this part be used for? - C START HERE

How large will your part be?

A. Small (.040 to 5" in XYZ)
B. Medium & Large (over 5" in XYZ)

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What surface would you like your part to have?

A. Low-res, unfinished (as is, with support removed)
B. Sanded, painted or production "like" finish
C. Metalized finish
D. IR window

What do you need with this unfinished model?

A. Assembled with electronics, for show
B. Static display
C. Clear, see thru application
D. Least expensive

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SLS | FDM

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA ClearVue with clear coat

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SLA | FDM

What do you need with this finished model?

A. Assembled with electronics, for show
B. Sanded and primed for static display
C. Clear, see thru application
D. Painted to match sample or PMS chip
E. Durable: Must survive travel and heat (sales sample)

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SLA | PolyJet | FDM : Sanded with primed/painted finish

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SLA | Polyjet : Primed on "A-side"

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SLA ClearVue "polished"

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SLA | PolyJet : Sanded primed & painted

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FDM w/finish | Urethane Castings

What do you need with this metalized model?

A. Chrome enclosure high detail, for show
B. Chrome, mobile phone or buttons
C. Chrome faucet, handle, or small fixture
D. Plaque (Aluminum, Brass or Antique etc...)
E. Durable, metal looking bracket

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PolyJet | SLA vacuum metalized

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SLA | PolyJet vacuum metalized

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SLA | FDM | SLS primed & nickel plated

IR or LED tinted lens?

A. Small (Approx. .040" to 3" in XYZ)

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SLA (ClearVue) with tint

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B. Medium & Large (over 5" in XYZ)

What surface would you like your part to have?

A. Low-res, unfinished (as is, with support removed)
B. Sanded, painted or production "like" finish
C. Metalized finish

What do you need with this unfinished model?

A. Assembled with electronics, for show
B. Static display
C. Clear, see thru application
D. Least expensive

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SLA | FDM

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SLA ClearVue with clear coat

What do you need with this finished model?

A. Assembled with electronics, for show
B. Sanded and primed for static display
C. Clear, see thru application
D. Painted to match sample or PMS chip
E. Durable: Must survive travel and heat (sales sample)

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Sanded primed & painted: SLA | FDM

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SLA primed on "A-side"

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SLA ClearVue "polished"

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Sanded primed & painted: SLA | FDM | PolyJet | Urethane Castings

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FDM w/ finishing | Urethane Castings

What do you need with this metalized model?

A. Chrome enclosure high detail, for show
B. Chrome, mirror, grill or ornate cover
C. Chrome faucet, handle, or small fixture
D. Plaque (Aluminum, Brass or Antique etc...)
E. Durable, metal looking bracket
F. Cowling, fender or body panel

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SLA vacuum metalized

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FDM Nickel Plated

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FDM | PolyJet | SLA vacuum metalizing

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SLA | Urethane Casting nickel plated

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SLA | FDM primed & nickel plated

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FDM | SLA chemical metalizing

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What will this part be used for? D PART START HERE

What kind of mold or molded part do you want to make?

A. RTV (soft tool mold) for Urethane Casting
B. Small High Res Part Designed for Spin Casting
C. Sand or Plaster Casting
D. Investment Casting
E. Thermoforming or pulp paper mold

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What type of part geometry will be RTV molded?

A. Small intricate, (under 3") figurine or medical part
B. Small housing: Buttons, key fob or cell phone
C. Plaque, logo, or text
D. Medium & large housing or bezel
E. Simple organic skeletal & low geometry flat part

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA

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SLA | FDM

What type of part geometry will be spin casted?

A. Small intricate, (under 3" x 2" x 2") medical part
B. Small plaque or ring
C. Medium figurine or belt buckle

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | PolyJet | SLS

What type of part geometry will be sandcasted/plaster casted?

A. Small, under 5" complex part
B. Medium, over 5" complex part
C. Large, over 16" part
D. Medium or Large, low geometry part
E. Extremely Dense small, medium or large parts

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA

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SLA | FDM

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FDM | SLA

What type of part geometry will be investement casted?

A. Small Under 5" part
B. Part over 5", including large sectioned parts

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SLA | SLS | PolyJet

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SLA | SLS

What type of part geometry will be thermoformed or fiber formed?

A. Small, under .75" tall blisterpack
B. Low geometry, 1" to 24" part
C. Higher Temp (280f) under 16"
D. Pulp fiber paper mold

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SLA | PolyJet

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FDM ABS M100 with sparse filled airgap

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FDM Polycarbonate Ultem

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FDM

What kind of architectural model do you want to make?

A. Wireframe or latice structure
B. Vehicles and props
C. Small furniture or machinery
D. Tradeshow display
E. 18"+ House floorplan
F. Skyscraper or building

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What type of latice structure?

A. Small 2" or less, complex (under .040" walls)
B. Truss for bridge with .040"+ walls
C. Large beams over .080" with structure exceeding 10"

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SLS

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SLS | SLA | Polyjet

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SLA | FDM

What type of vehicles?

A. Small 1/128th or less, complex (under .030" features)
B. Medium 1/43rd scale
C. Large: 6" or larger

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | FDM

What type of small furniture & machinery?

A. Smaller than 1" (as small as .080)
B. Medium 1" to 5"
C. 5" or Larger

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | PolyJet | SLS | FDM

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FDM | SLA

What tradeshow components would you like?

A. Vertical walls with walls thicker than .040"
B. Small kiosk, furniture or chairs
C. Rooms, stair cases & floor transitions

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FDM

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | FDM

What does your home's floorplan consist of?

A. Vertical walls with walls thicker than .040"
B. Small appliances, furniture or chairs
C. Rooms, stair cases & floor transitions
D. Windows & Skylights

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FDM | SLA

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | FDM | SLS

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SLA | ClearVue

What will be the end use of this building?

A. Small scale under 5" diorama (one of many structures)
B. Standalone, built whole, 5" to 12" detailed exterior
C. 18" and larger, sectioned with moderate detail

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SLA | PolyJet

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FDM | SLA | SLS

What material would you like to produce your part in?

A. Plastic
B. Metal

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Purpose for plastic production parts?

A. 1 to 25 units Production strength
B. 25 to 100 units, Bridgetooling (rapid parts prior to final production)
C. 100 to 500 units
D. Final design 500+ units

Select the situation that best describes your needs?

A. Non-Cosmetic low geometry
B. Non-Cosmetic low geometry
C. Cosmetic low geometry
D. Cosmetic complex geometry
E. High temp application

Select the type of part that best describes your needs?

A. Non-Cosmetic low geometry
B. Non-Cosmetic complex geometry
C. Cosmetic low geometry
D. Cosmetic complex geometry
E. High temp application

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How quickly do you need these parts?

A. Immediately, less than 7 days
B. 14 to 28 days
C. 28 to 45 days

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SLA | FDM | PolyJet | SLS

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Urethane Castings | FDM | SLS

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Urethane Castings or Injection Molding

Purpose for metal production parts?

A. 1 thru 5 Aluminum
B. Titanium & Exotic metals
C. Silver, gold or precious metal

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(CNC, DMLS or Various Casting methods - Please call 847.639.1000, for metal applications)

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(DMLS - Please call 847.639.1000, for metal applications)

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(Spin Casting - Please call 847.639.1000, for metal applications)

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive

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PolyJet

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FDM (High Res) | ABS

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most durable

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SLA | PolyJet

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FDM | SLS

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Least Likely to Warp

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PolyJet

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PolyJet | FDM ABS (High-res)

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FDM | ABS (High-res)

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A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive

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SLA | PolyJet

Does your part have to be clear or translucent?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Does not matter

Clarity Level?

A. Enough to let light pass thru or visually inspect interior
B. Must be the clearest available, like a window or lens

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SLA ClearVue | Polyjet Fullcure Amber 720

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SLA Polished

What best describes your part?

A. Enclosure
B. Organic contour curves
C. Profile extrusion
D. Flat
E. Architectural & Wireframe

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most durable

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PolyJet

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FDM

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most durable

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | PolyJet | FDM

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FDM | SLS

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A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most durable

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | FDM

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FDM

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Least Likely to Warp

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | FDM

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FDM

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most complex wireframe structure

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | FDM (ABS M100)

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SLS

Does your part have to be clear or translucent?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Does not matter

Clarity Level?

A. Enough to let light pass thru or visually inspect interior
B. Must be the clearest available, like a window or lens

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Polyjet Fullcure | SLA ClearVue

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SLA ClearVue

What best describes your part?

A. Enclosure
B. Organic contour curves
C. Profile extrusion
D. Flat
E. Architectural & Wireframe

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most durable

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | FDM

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FDM | SLS

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most durable

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SLA | PolyJet

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SLA | PolyJet | FDM

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FDM | SLS

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most durable

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SLA | FDM

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FDM

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Least Likely to Warp

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FDM

Choose the most important?

A. Best Aesthetics
B. Least Expensive
C. Most complex wireframe structure

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PolyJet | FDM

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FDM | ABS

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SLS | FDM

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POLYJET MATERIALS

What will this part be used for? - C START HERE

B. Medium & Large (over 5" in XYZ)

What will this part be used for? D PART START HERE