3D Printing Service
Create and customize your parts. Streamline your workflow and save costs. Break down design barriers and scale your business with Leading Edge’s 3D printing services. Get instant online quotes on components in over 80 metal and plastic materials. ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100D certified.
Leading Edge’s Online 3D Printing Services: High-Quality
Rapid Prototyping and Production Parts
Our online 3D printing service lets you print custom parts on demand using the latest additive manufacturing technologies. Choose from over 60 metals, plastics, and elastomers to create affordable, functional components. With three distinct printing processes and a wide material selection, we turn your 3D files into production-ready parts. Plus, our post-processing options enhance aesthetics and mechanical performance to meet your exact requirements.
Advantages of 3D Printing
Layered additive manufacturing unlocks design possibilities that were once impossible with injection molding, machining, or casting:
Create complex, organic shapes with minimal cost impact
Combine multi-part assemblies into a single component
Eliminate upfront tooling expenses
Achieve production-ready parts in as little as 24 hours
Incorporate internal features for advanced heat transfer and fluid flow applications
CERTIFICATIONS
Our online 3D printing services
Leverage Leading Edge’s online large-format 3D printing service to produce parts at the pinnacle of additive manufacturing quality. Whether you’re a fast-growing company meeting surging demand or a new venture without industrial printers, our large-format capability supercharges your productivity and ensures your work is delivered flawlessly, every time.
FDM (fused deposition modeling)
FDM: Fused Deposition Modeling is the go-to solution for cost-effective, rapid prototypes, eye-catching marketing pieces like 3D logos, or fun creative projects. It effortlessly handles complex geometries—including undercuts—and most printers deliver parts with very fast turnaround.
Stereolithography (SLA)
FDM: Fused Deposition Modeling is the premier option for budget-friendly, rapid prototypes, striking 3D logos, and creative projects. It effortlessly tackles complex geometries—including undercuts—with most printers delivering parts in record time.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
FDM: Fused Deposition Modeling is the ultimate choice for cost-effective, lightning-fast prototypes, eye-catching 3D logos, and creative passion projects. It flawlessly handles intricate geometries—including undercuts—and most printers deliver your parts in no time.
Available 3D Printing Materials
Unsure which 3D printing technology best suits your design? Explore our material guide below to match each application’s performance requirements with the perfect additive process.
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- ABS
- PA (Nylon)
- Polycarbonate
- Polypropylene
- Digital photopolymer
- TPU
Available 3D Printing Materials
General Guidelines when Designing for 3D Printing
Description
Tolerance Notes
Part Size
Leading Edge can accommodate 3D printing up to 24″ x 36″ x 36″ without the need to split and bond parts.
Minimum Feature Size
0.030″ – 0.060″ is typical.
Minimum Wall Thickness
0.020″ – 0.060″ is typical.
Clearance Between Features
At least 0.030″
General tolerances apply before secondary finishing or post-processing unless otherwise specified. Please check out Leading Edge’s Manufacturing Standards for more information on tolerances per process.
Why Choose RJC for 3D Printing?
Reduce your cost
By leveraging our streamlined online platform and economies of scale, you pay only for the material and machine time you use—no hidden fees or minimum orders. Bulk pricing and optimized build layouts further drive down your per-part cost, helping you stay within budget without sacrificing quality.
Wide Materials Selection
Choose from over 60 engineering-grade plastics, metals, and elastomers to match your application’s performance requirements. Whether you need the strength of stainless steel, the flexibility of TPU, or the clarity of optical resins, our diverse material catalog ensures you find the perfect fit.
Consultative Quotation
Our expert team reviews your design files and recommends the most cost-effective technology, material, and orientation for your parts. You’ll receive a detailed, no-obligation quote with insights on part consolidation, wall-thickness optimizations, and post-processing options to maximize value.
Flexible production
Scale seamlessly from a single proof-of-concept prototype to hundreds of end-use parts with the same ease. With on-demand scheduling and multiple production lines, we adapt to your timeline—whether you need overnight turnaround or a phased batch release.
Precise and Professional
Every job undergoes rigorous in-process monitoring and final inspection to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface finish meet or exceed industry standards. Backed by ISO certifications and decades of additive expertise, we deliver reliable, production-ready parts you can trust.
Common 3D Printing Applications
Harness the power of additive manufacturing for everything from rapid prototyping to end-use production across aerospace, medical, automotive, and beyond. Typical applications include:
Form & Fit Prototypes
Housings & Enclosures
Medical Devices
Snap-Fit Components
Jigs & Fixtures
Heat Exchangers & Heat Sinks
Engine Components
Fuel Injectors
Surgical Instrumentation
