Why choose Get It Made for additive manufacturing?

With Get It Made’s unrivalled capability and access to state of the art 3D printing technology, trust Get It Made to deliver your additive manufactured project. Get It Made is also ISO 9001 accredited, ensuring quality throughout your interaction with us. Perhaps you need to prototype parts before committing to your final design? Prototype and mass produce your parts under one roof with Get It Made’s wide suite of manufacturing processes.

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As printed, bead blast and vapour polished.

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Get It Made has the capability, capacity and expertise to produce bespoke 3D printed parts for a wide range of applications. With state-of-the-art machinery capable of producing both metal and plastic parts, Get It Made is your additive manufacturing partner.

Additive Manufacturing is the perfect solution for low volume, high complexity parts. Our partner factories produce exceptional parts at competitive prices. Simply tell us what you need then trust Get It Made to manage the whole process for you.

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What is 3D printing?

Additive manufacturing (more commonly known as 3D printing) is a manufacturing process whereby parts are created by adding material gradually, layer by layer. This is in contrast to conventional subtractive processes where material is removed from a billet. Therefore 3D printing can result in lower material costs.

3D printing can also produce parts that were previously impossible to create using conventional methods allowing engineers to create increasingly complex parts and topologically optimised designs.

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Get It Made has a range of Additive Manufacturing methods at our disposal including: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and more. Both metals and plastics are available. Contact us today to discuss your bespoke 3D printing requirements

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At Get It Made, we use Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printers, a proprietary 3D printing process developed by HP. The printer creates parts by depositing a binding agent on successive layers of powder particles to build the part layer by layer.

The unique aspect of MJF is that it is economical enough to use for prototyping and has the manufacturing capability to create quality end-use functional parts. It is the most versatile additive manufacturing process offering a reliable service.

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Materials we use

MJF PA12 Nylon Material Properties

Multi Jet Fusion Nylon 12 (PA 12) offers a great combination of performance and aesthetics, making it an ideal choice for fabricating end-use components. The table below displays the key material properties:

Measurement	Direction	Value	Test method
Density of Parts	-	1.01 g/cm3 / 0.036 lb/in3	ASTM D792
Tensile Strength (max load)	XY	48 MPa / 6960 psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (max load)	Z	48 MPa / 6960 psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	XY	1800 MPa / 261 psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	Z	1800 MPa / 261 ksi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	XY	20%	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	Z	15%	ASTM D638
Flexural Strength (@ 5%)	XY	65 MPa / 9425 psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (@ 5%)	Z	70 MPa / 10150 psi	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	XY	1730 MPa / 251 ksi	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	Z	1730 MPa / 251 ksi	ASTM D790
Izod Impact Notched (@ 3.2mm, 23C)	XYZ	3.5 kJ/m2	ASTM D256 (Method A)
Heat Deflection Temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi)	XY	175C / 347F	ASTM D648 (Method A)
Heat Deflection Temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi)	Z	175C / 347F	ASTM D648 (Method A)

Finished to your specification

Our MJF 3D printing service offers a variety of finishes. Our standard is the As Printed finish, where parts are lightly blasted to remove the powder, resulting in a uniform finish with sharp edges and almost invisible layer lines. This leaves parts with a matte, grainy texture. Compare it with our other options below...

Vibro Polishing

Ceramic beads are vibrated against the surface of the parts to achieve a smooth and aesthetically pleasing finish. However, the finish will have a different level of glossiness than an injection-moulded part.

As Printed & Black Dye

Parts are dyed under pressure to ensure the dye penetrates deep into the part's surface. Dye depth is typically in the range of 0.25 - 0.5 mm, leaving a strong, hard-wearing, scratch-resistant finish.

Vibro Polishing & Black Dye

Ceramic beads are vibrated against the surface of the parts to achieve a smooth and aesthetically pleasing finish. The parts are then treated with our deep-dying finish to give a strong, hard-wearing, scratch-resistant finish.

Shot Peening & Black Dye

Parts are blasted with particle streams, creating a smooth, matte-glossy, scratch-resistant finish. Importantly, it doesn't alter the part's dimensions, while significantly improving its surface quality. The parts are then treated with our deep-dying finish

Other services

It’s rare you only need CNC machining services. We offer 3D printing, moulding, casting, extrusion, fabrication, assembly, welding & more.

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Design guidelines

Check your design against our design guidelines for HP Multi Jet Fusion machines. We offer detailed information for each technology to assist you in achieving optimal part production when 3D printing.

The design guide is a flexible set of rules; sometimes, parts with complex geometries or beyond the specified limits may print successfully. However, to ensure the best results, we recommend following the guide.

Wall thickness represents the distance between opposing surfaces of a 3D model. An unsupported wall connects to the rest of the part on just one surface. Vertical walls should have a minimum material thickness of 0.3 mm, while horizontal walls require at least 0.5 mm.

Holes have a minimum diameter, so they can be printed without the risk of the hole closing during printing. MJF holes can be printed with a diameter of ø0.5 mm at a depth of 1 mm.

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Illustration showing different cylindrical 3D-printed structures with a focus on diameter measurement for precision manufacturing.

A shaft is a tall thin feature with a circular cross-sectional area. There is a minimum diameter a shaft can be printed without a build failure. MJF shafts can be printed with a diameter of ø0.5 mm at a height of 10 mm.

An embossed detail is a shallow feature that protrudes from the surface of a part. The embossed text should be font size 6 pt or bigger to achieve maximum accuracy.

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Moving parts need to be printed as separate components on the same print bed. A minimum clearance distance of 0.7 mm is necessary to ensure the parts print without fusing together.

Long and thin parts are prone to inconsistent cooling, potentially causing uneven shrinkage along the part. This can result in a distorted shape that deviates from the intended design. Generally, parts with an aspect ratio (length vs. width) greater than 10:1, those with sudden changes in cross-section, or those featuring predominantly long, thin curved segments are susceptible to warping.

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How to decrease the chance of distortion when designing your parts?

Increase wall width to lower the aspect ratio

Ensure smooth transitions between features with varying cross-sectional thickness

Refrain from incorporating ridges on extensive flat surfaces.

Consider making thicker parts hollow or adding internal lattice structures.

To find out more about 3D printing check out our Multi Jet Fusion guide. For specific MJF tips, and for more general 3D printing advice, check out our 3D Printing guide

Advantages & disadvantages of 3D printing

✅ Geometrical complexity at no extra cost Due to low-volume volume manufacturing and to the flexible nature of additive manufacturing, many factors of complex custom parts are easier to manufacture and less costly to produce compared to other manufacturing technologies. Also, complex features that would be impossible to manufacture.	❌ Less cost-competitive at higher volumes Although the lack of custom tools and moulds means that start-up costs are low for 3D printing, the production runs need to remain small for the production to be cost-effective. Due to the economies of scale of other manufacturing techniques especially casting, 3D printing cannot compete for high volume parts, except for parts of extreme technical complexity.
✅ No tooling cost With casting or forming, complex parts require complex moulds to be created or multiple machining operations in the case of subtractive processes. 3D printing often a simple process only requires one operation with no tooling costs.	❌ Limited accuracy and tolerances The fundamental technology and layer heights of a particular 3D printing process mean that although suitable for some applications, 3D printing cannot offer the same level of accuracy as other manufacturing processes, such as CNC machining. 3D printed metal parts often need additional machining or post-processing to improve finishes and tolerances.
✅ Decreased development time With low-cost prototyping and comparably fast lead times, the design process is accelerated. Each iteration of a part can take a team as little as a few days from design to prototype; for this reason that 3D printing is classed as a rapid prototyping process, allowing design teams to test and prove ideas before committing to a larger-scale manufacturing process injection moulding.	❌ Lower strength Depending on the 3D printing process used, finished parts are often more brittle or weaker than other manufacturing processes. This is because the design of functional parts has been completed layer by layer, which introduces weaknesses between the layers. This is less of a problem with non-functional prototypes; however, this is an important consideration for parts that are used in more essential, mission-critical applications.

✅ Geometrical complexity at no extra cost

Due to low-volume volume manufacturing and to the flexible nature of additive manufacturing, many factors of complex custom parts are easier to manufacture and less costly to produce compared to other manufacturing technologies. Also, complex features that would be impossible to manufacture.

✅ No tooling cost

With casting or forming, complex parts require complex moulds to be created or multiple machining operations in the case of subtractive processes. 3D printing often a simple process only requires one operation with no tooling costs.

✅ Decreased development time

With low-cost prototyping and comparably fast lead times, the design process is accelerated. Each iteration of a part can take a team as little as a few days from design to prototype; for this reason that 3D printing is classed as a rapid prototyping process, allowing design teams to test and prove ideas before committing to a larger-scale manufacturing process injection moulding.

❌ Less cost-competitive at higher volumes

Although the lack of custom tools and moulds means that start-up costs are low for 3D printing, the production runs need to remain small for the production to be cost-effective. Due to the economies of scale of other manufacturing techniques especially casting, 3D printing cannot compete for high volume parts, except for parts of extreme technical complexity.

❌ Limited accuracy and tolerances

The fundamental technology and layer heights of a particular 3D printing process mean that although suitable for some applications, 3D printing cannot offer the same level of accuracy as other manufacturing processes, such as CNC machining. 3D printed metal parts often need additional machining or post-processing to improve finishes and tolerances.

❌ Lower strength

Depending on the 3D printing process used, finished parts are often more brittle or weaker than other manufacturing processes. This is because the design of functional parts has been completed layer by layer, which introduces weaknesses between the layers. This is less of a problem with non-functional prototypes; however, this is an important consideration for parts that are used in more essential, mission-critical applications.

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Get It Made were able to deliver an accurate and quick service delivering a set of high fidelity prototypes expertly finished, ready for user testing. They offered a range of fabrication options and materials to choose from, tailoring the service to our specific budget, timeframe and material requirements. Can't recommend enough.

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Design guidelines

How to decrease the chance of distortion when designing your parts?

Increase wall width to lower the aspect ratio

Ensure smooth transitions between features with varying cross-sectional thickness

Refrain from incorporating ridges on extensive flat surfaces.

Consider making thicker parts hollow or adding internal lattice structures.

Advantages & disadvantages of 3D printing

✅ Geometrical complexity at no extra cost