We offer quick turnarounds at an affordable price.

De-risk your product testing and utilize the advantages of production 3D printing to release your next idea. With a fully automated facility, Raido Product Development can produce complex models in a variety of materials at up to 2,000 parts per week on demand or in high quantities. Remove the time and cost out of production tooling and discover the advantages of production 3D printing for your needs.

We offer rapid quoting services to streamline your production 3D printing needs. Curious on pricing?

The 3D printing advantage.

The problem:

3D Printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has often been associated with low quantity part production. Recently, manufacturing services have offered the ability to create 3D Printed parts as part of their rapid prototyping service where customers will receive parts in less than 2 weeks. Although, this comes at a cost and they do not support higher quantity production.

On the other end of plastics production is injection molding. This process is typically used for very high part production and although the price per part is very affordable, when the cost of tooling is amortized over price per part, it is not as appealing until part quantities of 10,000+. In addition, it takes on average 8-12 weeks to produce, test, and run an injection mold!

Here is where we fit in:

With production 3D printing, we utilize our large portfolio of 3D printers in order to harness the advantages of 3D printing, while still being able to bypass the upfront costs of injection molding and meet the quantity needs of the customer in a timeline that is faster than getting an injection molding tool in to production.

Processes that fit your timeline.

Printer Profile

Time

PLA

PLA Metallic

PLA Sparkle

PLA Matte

ABS

ASA

PETG

TPU (95A)

PA6/6.6

PA6-CF

PC-ABS

PP

+/-0%

+8%

+15%

+4%

-7%

+19%

+/-0%

+120%

+158%

+246%

+95%

+207%

BLACK, GREY

BLACK, GREY

BLACK, GREY

BLACK, GREY

BLACK, GREY

BLACK, GREY

BLACK, GREY

BLACK, GREY

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

+90%

+/-0%

-30%

Materials at an affordable cost.

Available Color(s)

Material

Cost

For all profile types:

  1. Our build volume is 300x300x300mm (11.8x11.8x11.8in)

  2. A global part profile tolerance of +/- 0.254mm (0.01in) for Detail and Standard profiles and +/- 0.35mm (0.014in) for the Speed profile, both with an angular tolerance of +/- 0.5 degrees.

  3. Special colors available on request except for PA6/6.6, PA6-CF, PP, and PC-ABS materials.

  4. We dry all filaments for at least 8 hours before using. This ensures no boiling occurs in the printer nozzle and as a result, creates a stronger and higher quality part.

  5. Additional post-processing options such as thread inserts, tapped holes, and precision holes are available. Please see the Post-Processing section on this page.

Click on a printer profile or material type to see how they compare visually. Not sure what process or material to choose? Contact us for a recommendation and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

Material Guide

  • Polylactic Acid (PLA) is one of the most popular materials used in 3D printing. It is inexpensive and can create parts for a wide variety of applications. It is also very environmentally friendly as it is derived from crops and makes it renewable and biodegradable.

    Pros

    • Low cost

    • High stiffness

    • Dimensional Accuracy

    • Surface finish

    Cons

    • Low heat resistance

    • More brittle than other materials

    • Not suitable for outdoors or UV exposure

    Applications

    • Prototypes for test-fitting and calibration

    • Decorative parts

    • Small-load components

  • PETG is a Glycol Modified version of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), which is commonly used to manufacture water bottles. It is a semi-rigid material with good impact resistance, but it has a slightly softer surface which makes it prone to wear. The material also benefits from great thermal characteristics.

    Pros

    • Glossy, smooth surface finish

    • Little to no warping of part

    • Higher heat resistance and mechanical properties compared to PLA

    Cons

    • Can require post-processing to remove filament hairs from the part surface

    • More visible layer lines due to the glossy surface

    Applications

    • Waterproof components

    • Snap-fit parts

    • Structural plastic components

  • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) has a long history in the 3D printing world. This material was one of the first plastics to be used with industrial 3D printers. ABS is known for its toughness and impact resistance, allowing you to print durable parts that will hold up to extra usage and wear. LEGO building blocks are made from this material.

    Pros

    • Low cost

    • Good impact and wear resistance

    • Good heat resistance

    Cons

    • Parts can shrink leading to dimensional inaccuracies

    Applications

    • Household items

    • Car parts

    • Toys

  • ASA is known for high impact resistance, higher temperature resistance, and increased printing difficulty. It’s commonly used in outdoor applications instead of ABS due to its superior resistance to UV and harsh weather conditions.

    Pros

    • High impact and wear resistance

    • Strong UV resistance

    • High glass transition temperature

    Cons

    • More expensive than ABS

    Applications

    • Sunglasses

    • Outdoor tools

  • Flexible filaments are made of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) which are a blend of hard plastic and rubber.

    Pros

    • Flexible and soft

    • Vibration dampening

    • Good impact resistance

    Cons

    • Longer print times

    • Overhangs and detailed geometries are more difficult to print

    • Higher chances of part stringing

    Applications

    • Grips

    • Bumpers

    • Elastic components

    • Dog toys

  • This hybrid nylon material provides the upsides of materials like ABS, but with added flexibility leading to a strong, yet tough part that can deflect under loads without fractures.

    Pros

    • Good abrasion resistance

    • Tough and partially flexible

    • High impact resistance

    Cons

    • Not suitable for moist and humid environments

    Applications

    • Cable ties

    • Gears

    • Nuts & bolts

  • The highest performing material we offer. All the benefits of nylon with additional strength from 20% of the composition being chopped carbon fiber. Carbon fiber filaments use tiny fibers that are infused into a base material to improve the properties of that material. These fibers are extremely strong and cause the filament to increase in strength and stiffness. This also means that the 3D printed parts will be much lighter and more dimensionally stable.

    Pros

    • Increased strength and stiffness over unfilled nylon filaments

    • Dimensional accuracy

    • Good strength to weight ration

    Cons

    • More brittle than standard unfilled nylon filaments

    • Not suitable for moist and humid environments

    • High cost

    Applications

    • Frames

    • Linkages

    • Automotive parts

  • With print quality comparable to PLA, this polycarbonate (PC) and ABS blend is a high strength material intended for tough environments and engineering applications. It has extremely high heat deflection, and impact resistance. Polycarbonate also has a high glass transition temperature of 150° Celsius. This means it will maintain its structural integrity up to that temperature, making it suitable for use in high-temperature applications. It can also be bent without breaking and is often used in applications where some minor flexibility is required.

    Pros

    • Superior impact resistance

    • High heat resistance

    • Good flexibility

    Cons

    • High cost

    • More brittle than nylon filaments

    Applications

    • High-impact equipment

    • High-heat applications

  • Polypropylene is a semi-rigid and lightweight material that is commonly used in storage and packaging applications. Polypropylene is tough and has a good fatigue resistance making it ideal for low strength applications like living hinges, straps, leashes, etc.

    Pros

    • Good impact and fatigue resistance

    • Good heat resistance

    • Smooth surface finish

    Cons

    • Higher cost

    • Now as strong as other options

    Applications

    • Storage containers

    • Straps

    • Semi-flexible objects

Special colors available on request except for PA6/6.6, PA6-CF, PP, and PC-ABS materials. Need information on material properties? Please contact us to receive a datasheet.

For a more in depth look at how materials stack up, a detailed comparison can be found here.

Post Processing Options

  • We provide the following brass thread insert options for an additional cost per thread. It is recommended to have at least 2mm of added hole depth relative to the length of the thread insert (noted below). In addition, thread inserts should be placed at least 10mm apart from the hole center with a 0.5mm near-side countersink.

    • M2x0.4 | D: 3.5mm | L: 3,4,6,8mm

    • M3x0.5 | D: 5mm | L: 6,8,10mm

    • M4x0.7 | D: 6mm | L: 6,8,10mm

    • M5x0.8 | D: 7mm | L: 6,8,10mm

    • M6x1.0 | D: 7.5mm | L: 10,12mm

  • We will tap any hole that is >= 4mm (0.157in) at any pitch coarser than 0.5mm (50TPI). Please follow the standard tap hole size for design based on the standard used (ANSI, ISO, etc.)

  • Looking for a tighter tolerance hole for your project? We provide drilling and reaming services to create precision holes down to +/- 0.0254mm (0.001in) in diameter.

Utilizing the 3D printing advantage.

  • Knotty Tree LLC Artificial Tree Trunk Facade

    • Parts used as a realistic tree-bark facade to cover the base of artificial tree trunks

    • 1200 total parts

    • 8 week lead time

    • Printed in PLA

  • Filament Dry Box

    • Parts used in an assembly that keeps 3D printer filaments dry

    • ~200 total parts

    • 1 week lead time

    • Printed in PETG

  • Vintage Barge Metal-Reinforced Intercooler Cap

    • Parts used as a custom end cap for a 1970s barge engine intercooler pipe because replacement parts were no longer available

    • A metal disc was embedded in to the part for added reinforcement under pressure loads of >500lbs!

    • 2 total parts

    • 2 day lead time

    • Printed in PP

  • Historical Cabin Addition Proposal

    • Parts used as a desktop display for a 3D rendering of a historical cabin addition to be proposed to the National Forest Service at Priest Lake, Idaho.

    • 4 total parts

    • 1 day lead time

    • Printed in PLA

 Frequently Asked Questions

Questions on how to design for our 3D printing process? We have you covered! Below are a list of commonly asked questions that will help in your search. For unique inquiries, please contact us and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

  • Our printers support a maximum part size of 180x180x180mm, or 7x7x7in. If high production needs are required for a part of a larger size, please reach out and we can discuss how to optimize the model to better fit our facility’s constraints.

  • We recommend our customers design around a +/- 0.254mm (0.010in) tolerance band for Detail and Standard profiles with a +/- 0.35 (0.014in) tolerance band for our Speed profile. Both have a global angular tolerance of +/- 0.5 degrees. Tighter tolerances can be achieved for certain geometries such as holes. Please see the Post Processing Options section of this page for more details.

  • Although 3D printing does offer much simpler design constraints than other manufacturing processes, there are still general rules that should be considered. A great design guide we like to follow is at the link below:

    https://www.hubs.com/knowledge-base/how-design-parts-fdm-3d-printing/

  • We are constantly proving out new materials and colors on our printers. If there is a color or material that you do not see listed, please do not hesitate to reach out so we can make the proper accommodations for your project!

  • Part geometry, production speed, and quantity are typically the 3 factors that affect this decision. At Raido Product Development, if there is a different process that better suits your goals, we will point you in the right direction. There are some times where parts simply need a different process to be manufactured. A great example is plastic sheets, a geometry much better suited for casting or extrusion processes. Similarly explained in the “3D printing advantage” section of this page, there is also a point where the volume needs no longer suit 3D printing.