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High Quality Phoenix, Arizona 3D Printing | 60+ Materials Available

Endless Options

Choose from millions of possible combinations of materials, finishes, tolerances, markings, and certifications for your order.

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Get your parts delivered right to your door without the hassle of sourcing, project management, logistics, or shipping.

Quality Assurance

Our number one job at Xometry is making your custom parts to your specifications.

Your Phoenix, Arizona 3D Printing Service: 3D Prototypes and Production Parts

A Global Leader in Industrial-Grade 3D Printing

Xometry is an industry-leading 3D printing service. Whether you need prototypes or production parts, we can make them for you in as fast as a day. We are your one-stop-shop for accurate, precise custom 3D printed parts at a low cost. Upload your 3D CAD file to get a quote and lead time within seconds. We use the latest additive manufacturing processes to build affordable functional prototypes & end-use parts in over 60 metals and plastics.

We offer eight high-quality 3D printing processes including selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling, stereolithography, direct metal laser sintering, polyjet, Carbon DLS, binder jet metal, and HP Multi Jet Fusion. We use commercial and industrial-grade printers such as Stratasys Fortus 900mc and Fortus 450 FDM, EOS Polymer Laser Sintering (SLS) and DMLS, Concept Laser, SLM Solutions, 3D Systems, ExOne, and more.

Xometry's High Quality 3D Printing Services

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a powerful 3D printing technology that produces highly accurate and durable parts that are capable of being used directly in end-use, low-volume production, or for rapid prototyping.

An additive manufacturing layer technology, SLS involves the use of a high power laser (for example, a carbon dioxide laser) to fuse small particles of plastic powders into a mass that has a desired three-dimensional shape. The laser selectively fuses powdered material by scanning cross-sections generated from a 3-D digital description of the part (for example from a CAD file or scan data) on the surface of a powder bed. After each cross-section is scanned, the powder bed is lowered by one layer thickness, a new layer of material is applied on top, and the process is repeated until the part is completed.

Download the SLS Design Guide.

Stereolithography (SLA)

Stereolithography (SLA) is a robust 3D printing technology that produces extremely accurate and high-resolution parts that are capable of being used directly in end-use, low-volume production, or for rapid prototyping.

SLA is an additive manufacturing process that focuses an ultraviolet (UV) light on a vat of photopolymer resin. It offers higher resolution printing than many other 3D printing technologies, allowing customers to print parts with fine details and surface finishes. SLA 3D printing is a highly-versatile platform for making custom parts in prototype and production settings; often acting as a stand-in for injection-molded plastic parts.

Xometry offers both standard and high-resolution options for fine detail parts, and can also print larger sized parts and products, with some materials offering up to a 58" inch build area. In addition, Xometry's manufacturing partner network allows us to offer a larger variety of materials than other 3D printing companies - we offer a wide range of both Accura and Somos brand materials.

Download the SLA Design Guide.

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a 3D printing technology widely known for its speed, accuracy, and competitive cost. A machine precisely extrudes melted plastic filament to create a part. Parts are very rigid, especially compared to Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), which makes them a great fit for projects with a rigidity requirement. Xometry's FDM solution offers large build volumes up to 24″ x 36″ x 36″, a variety of colors, and a diverse selection of production-grade thermoplastics — from ABS to Polycarbonate to Ultem.

Download the FDM Design Guide.

HP Multi Jet Fusion (HP MJF)

HP Multi Jet Fusion is a new 3D printing technology that produces highly accurate and durable parts that are capable of being used directly in end-use, low-volume production, or for rapid prototyping. Since the process uses well-established 2D printing ink-jetting, it has remarkably fast layer times compared to other powder bed fusion technologies.

Download the HP Multi Jet Fusion Design Guide.

PolyJet 3D (PJ3D)

PolyJet 3D is a 3D printing technology known for its customizable material properties and excellent surface finish. It works by jetting UV curable resin onto a build tray in a process that is somewhat similar to inkjet printing. PolyJet 3D printing offers one of the most advanced industrial 3D printing solutions available, producing parts with incredible precision and speed. It also supports a wide variety of build materials including rigid and rubber-like plastics. Xometry's PolyJet solution has a maximum build envelope of 19. 3 × 15.4 × 7.9 in. (490 × 390 × 200 mm) in a variety of colors and materials.

Download the PolyJet 3D Design Guide.

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is an 3D metal printing technology that builds prototype and production metal parts from a CAD file using a laser to selectively fuse a fine metal powder in either stainless steel or aluminum materials. A DMLS machine is capable of producing highly complex features and all-in-one assemblies using metal materials that would be difficult to achieve with subtractive manufacturing techniques.

Our DMLS metal 3D printing service typically offers build volumes up to 250 x 250 x 325 mm, but we may be able to accommodate larger part volumes upon request in the quote. (See our Manufacturing Standards for more details) A good first step is to find out the cost of the parts you need using DMLS and compare them to other 3D printing processes and CNC machining.

Download the DMLS Design Guide.

Carbon DLS™

Carbon DLS™ uses digital light projection, oxygen-permeable optics, and programmable liquid resins to produce products with end-use durability, resolution and surface finish. This 3D printing technology is called Digital Light Synthesis™, or DLS for short. Another legacy term for the process is Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP). Along with Carbon’s custom liquid resins, DLS unlocks new business opportunities and product designs previously impossible, including mass customization and on-demand inventory of end-use products.

Carbon bridges, and sometimes substitutes, for processes like Urethane Casting and Injection Molding service production, because the materials are urethane-based or epoxy-based, giving excellent mechanical properties. There are even elastomer and silicone resins that outperform most additive manufactured rubber-like materials.

The typical build area is 7.4” x 4.6” x 12.8”. Parts with dimensions exceeding 4” x 4” x 6” will require manual review.

Download the Carbon DLS Design Guide.

Metal Binder Jetting

With binder jetting, an inkjet print head quickly deposits a bonding agent onto a thin layer of powdered particles -- either metal, sand, ceramics or composites. This process is repeated, layer-by-layer, using a map from a digital design file, until the object is complete. Binder jetting is offered through our Digital RFQ Marketplace through Xometry's partnership with ExOne.

Download the Binder Jetting Design Guide.

Locations near Phoenix, Arizona

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Our 3D printing capabilities

We have over 90 3D printing shops in our network and are well known for manufacturing high-quality parts at competitive prices, from rapid prototyping with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) to functional end parts made with Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) or Multi Jet Fusion (MJF).

Gallery of 3D printed parts manufactured by Hubs

With over 65,000 customers from every industry, including aerospace, defense, robotics, medical, machinery, automotive and electronics, we have extensive experience meeting a diverse range of 3D printing requirements, from prototyping to production: Visual aids, concept models, injection-molding prototypes, form-fit & function prototypes, tooling and casting patterns, jigs, grips and fixtures, and durable end parts.

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

HP PA 12 - Dyed Black

Customer True North Design
Purpose Structural and vacuum EOAT components
Process SLS / MJF
Unit price $69.23 / $34.33
Industry Automotive

Prototyping PLA

Customer Allision Conner
Purpose End caps and cable strain relief for sheet metal enclosure
Process FDM
Unit price $7. 92 / $4.72 / $2.80
Industry Industrial Automation

HP PA 12

Customer US Hammer
Description A part for gasoline engine powered jackhammers
Process MJF
Unit price $22.18
Industry Construction

Markforged Onyx - Black

Customer Autocom Manufacturing
Purpose A production part for 3D printed lathe gantry gripper fingers
Process FDM
Unit price $48.86
Industry Automotive

PC Stratasys - white

Customer Terumo medical corporation
Purpose Prototyping parts used for a disposable electrical device
Process FDM
Unit price $55. 38 / $32.96
Industry Medical

Formlabs Clear Resin

Customer Aversan Inc
Purpose A prototyping part of an injection molded component for an automated door mechanism
Process SLA
Unit price $29.83
Industry Aerospace

Instant, online 3D printing quotes

  • Upload a CAD to start (STEP, STP, IGES, IGS, SLDPRT, 3DM, SAT, STL, OBJ or X_T)

  • Price updates in real-time as you change materials, lead time, etc..

  • No hidden costs. Our instant quotes are not just indications, but the actual price, and include shipping and customs up front.

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Quality control

We take full responsibility for making sure your parts are manufactured according to our standards

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Our 3D printing service has been rated 4.9/5

Over 300 customers are satisfied with our 3D printing service.

“Got exactly what I needed in a short amount of time with friendly service!”

“Great service. Got all the parts I ordered quickly and in great condition.”

“Quality product at affordable price. Will be ordering again!”

“Good customer service and the parts were printed to our specifications.”

“Excellent quality printing and the resin look is much more elegant than abs. ”

“Excellent work, would be happy to use your service again. ”

“This seller is absolutely amazing! Great communication and extremely easy to work with. Thanks for making this such a pleasant experience. ”

“Great communication, knowledgeable, and friendly! I’ll be coming back!!”

“Went above and beyond to make the parts awesome”

“Good communication, good work. Would recommend to others and will use for future projects.”

“Order processed as expected - good communication throughout the process. Will use again.”

“Parts were printed and shipped fast. Print quality was perfect, and I can't even spot where the supports were connected.”

“Great communication and very high quality print. Thanks again!”

“Excellent service! Excellent model! Thank you so much!”

“Great! Second print job, this time with some model changes to my files. Quick turnaround and awesome service!”

“Fast and professional yet friendly service!”

“Ben has done an outstanding job with all of the print orders!”

“Great provider, super helpful, will use again.”

“Very fast and also very attentive to the particulars of the order. Will definitely use again in the future ”

“Excellent service. Now my go-to for anything I need 3D printed.”

“Solid work, Great prints and more than willing to work with you and help you out!”

“Went the extra mile to make the print work. ”

“Brilliant! In summation, an excellent hub. Ben thoroughly answered all my questions in regards to my special applications. The parts were printed beautifully, with spot-on accuracy, and in a timely manner. I really appreciate your service.”

“Fast and the print came out well. thank you”

“Prints look good, turn around was good...very happy with my experience.”

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The Hubs Standard - consistent quality, every time

Hubs takes the stress out of manufacturing by guaranteeing the quality and consistency of every part. Each order is dimensionally and visually inspected to make sure it meets the Hubs Standard.

3D printing materials

We can generate instant 3D printing quotes for 25+ plastics. For metal 3D-printed parts, you can request a quote from our parent company, Protolabs.

Available materials

SLS

PA 12 Glass filled PA 12

Desktop FDM

Prototyping PETG Prototyping ASA Prototyping TPU Prototyping ABS Prototyping PLA

Desktop SLA

Formlabs Standard Resin Formlabs Clear Resin Formlabs Tough Resin 2000 Formlabs Rigid Resin 4000 Formlabs Grey Pro Resin Formlabs Flexible Resin 80A Formlabs High Temp Resin Formlabs Durable Resin

MJF

HP PA 12 Glass filled HP PA 12

Industrial FDM

Markforged Onyx ABSplus Stratasys ULTEM 9085 Stratasys Stratasys ASA ABS M30 Stratasys ULTEM 1010 Stratasys

Industrial SLA

Accura 25 (PP-like) Accura ClearVue Accura Xtreme White 200 (ABS-like)

3D printing locations near Phoenix, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ Peoria, AZ Phoenix, AZ

Glendale, AZ Surprise, AZ Tempe, AZ

Mesa, AZ Prescott Valley, AZ Avondale, AZ

Chandler, AZ

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FAQ's

How much does your 3D printing service cost?

The cost of your 3D printed parts depends on factors such as part volume, part complexity, choice of material, which 3D printing technology is used, and if any post processing is required. For more details on these cost factors, see our article on the cost of 3d printing. To check the cost of your 3D printed part, simply upload a CAD (.STL) file and select your material and 3D printing technology to receive a quote within seconds.

How do you guarantee the quality of my prints?

Your parts are made by experienced 3D printing shops within our network. All facilities are regularly audited to ensure they consistently meet the Hubs quality standard. We include a standardized inspection report with every order and offer a First Article Inspection service on orders of 100+ units.

We have partners in our network with the following certifications, available on request: ISO9001, ISO13485 and AS9100.
Follow this link to read more about our quality assurance measures.

How do I select the right 3D printing process for my prints?

You can select the right 3D printing process by examining which materials suit your need and what your use case is.

By material: if you already know which material you would like to use, selecting a 3D printing process is relatively easy, as many materials are technology specific.
By use case: once you know whether you need a functional or visual part, choosing a process is easy.

For more help, read our guide to selecting the right 3D printing process. Find out more about Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) and Stereolithography (SLA).

How can I reduce the cost of my 3D prints?

In order to reduce the cost of your 3D prints you need to understand the impact certain factors have on cost. The main cost influencing factors are the material type, individual part volume, printing technology and post-processing requirements.

Once these have been decided, an easy way to further cut costs is to reduce the amount of material used. This can be done by decreasing the size of your model, hollowing it out, and eliminating the need for support structures.

To learn more, read our full guide on how to reduce the cost of 3D printing.

Where can I learn more about 3D printing?

Our knowledge base is full of in-depth design guidelines, explanations on process and surface finishes, and information on how to create and use CAD files. Our 3D printing content has been written by an expert team of engineers and technicians over the years.

See our complete engineering guide to 3D printing for a full breakdown of the different 3D printing technologies and materials. If you want even more 3D printing, then check out our acclaimed 3D printing handbook here.

We have an extensive range of online resources developed to help engineers improve their capabilities.

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  • 50+ metals and plastics & 10 surface finishes


  • Tolerances down to ±.0008” (0.020 mm)

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The 3D printing industry is developing rapidly and enters many areas, but it remains the most in demand in manufacturing. There are a large number of projects where 3D printing is a very important stage and helps to achieve appropriate results in the creation of new high-quality products.
One of these projects is being implemented by Phoenix 24. Its main goal is to refine the Mazda RX7 engine by changing the geometry of the intake manifold, which will increase engine power and reduce the load on the fuel system (Fig. 1).
The solution of this problem is divided into several stages, as a result of which, using the casting technology, a finished model will be obtained from the same metal - aluminum, from which the original one was made.

fig. 1.
At the first stage, the collector is scanned, then the images are spliced ​​in the program and the shell of the final product is obtained, which is exported for further processing and modeling. The scanning process allows you to get the original geometry model, remove all unnecessary and continue further processing. In special mathematical programs, complex calculations of fuel distribution are performed, and a new geometry is obtained (Fig. 2).

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The second stage is the production of a trial model of the collector. It is necessary to check how the new product will fit in shape and how much it corresponds to the desired dimensions. Initially, the Phoenix 24 faced the problem that the redesigned manifold might not fit into the engine. It was necessary either to cast an extra model, which is long and expensive, or to scan the entire engine and process the part, which is very labor-intensive. Therefore, we chose the most optimal way - prototyping.
Given the complexity of the collector, the presence of internal channels and bends, 3D printing has become the best way to make a prototype. Manufacturing a prototype by milling would take more time, and the model itself would have to be divided into several parts. In addition, 3D printing uses less material. And by varying the printing parameters, it is possible to change the production time.
Hercules Strong 3D printer was chosen to print the manifold prototype. Its working field of 300×300×400 mm made it possible to print this model as a whole, and the presence of a productive nozzle of 0.8 mm made it possible to significantly reduce the production time compared to using standard 0. 3-0.4 mm nozzles (Fig. 3).

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In the special software of the 3D printer, the printing parameters were adjusted, such as: layer height - 0.4 mm, which helped to obtain an acceptable surface quality, as well as internal infill - 10%, so that the product was strong enough.
Printing time was also an important parameter in the production of the prototype, as there was a possibility of errors, which meant re-production of the prototype. Using a 0.8mm nozzle for printing, the first 1kg collector prototype was produced in just 40 hours. The material from which the model was printed and which is best suited for this is PLA plastic.
When trying on the prototype manifold, it turned out that it was in contact with the turbine and interfered with its fixing, so, taking into account all the shortcomings, the model was finalized and printed again. This proves how effective the creation of a prototype on a 3D printer turned out to be for solving this problem. Already from the second time, all the details fell into place, and it remains to proceed to the next stage - the manufacture of a master model, according to which the mold will then be made and the manifold will be cast (Fig. 4, 5).

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The main requirement for the material from which the master model was made is low ash content. That is, during smelting, no debris should remain. For these purposes, the Cast material from REC was perfect.
The surface quality of the master model must be better than on the prototypes in order for the casting to be smooth, therefore, when printing, the layer height was reduced to 0.2 mm. At the same time, the model creation time slightly increased and amounted to 55 hours.
At the next stage, the printed master model was placed in a mold, filled with gypsum mortar and sent to the furnace, where it was melted, leaving a void, where the metal was then poured (Fig. 6, 7, 8).

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With the help of 3D printing technology, in the shortest possible time and with less effort, it was possible to solve the problem of creating a prototype of a complex model of the Mazda RX7 intake manifold and creating its master model.


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