# Industrial 3D Printing

> Functional polymer and metal additive parts for prototypes, complex geometry, tooling and bridge production.

- HTML page: https://fabvector.com/services/industrial-3d-printing (Portuguese: https://fabvector.com/pt/services/industrial-3d-printing)

## Capabilities

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Polymer routes | SLS, MJF, SLA and FDM by application |
| Metal route | Laser powder-bed fusion by engineering review |
| Best fit | Complex geometry, low volume and fast design iteration |
| Post-processing | CNC finishing, inserts, heat treatment and coating by RFQ |
| Inspection | Dimensional and material documentation defined per program |
| Quote route | Manual engineering review; not included in instant CNC pricing |

## Typical applications

- Functional prototypes and fit-check assemblies
- Conformal channels and topology-optimized metal parts
- Jigs, fixtures, grippers and manufacturing aids
- Bridge production before tooling or machining release

## Buyer questions, answered

### Does FabVector provide both polymer and metal 3D printing?

Yes, through process-qualified routes selected per application: SLS, MJF, SLA or FDM for polymers and laser powder-bed fusion for reviewed metal parts. Material, orientation, support strategy, post-processing and inspection are confirmed by engineering rather than assumed from the file extension.

### When should a buyer choose 3D printing instead of CNC machining?

Choose additive manufacturing for internal channels, topology-optimized shapes, fast concept iterations and low-volume fixtures that would waste most of a billet. Choose CNC when tight datums, certified wrought material, fine sealing surfaces or repeatable production tolerances decide the part. Hybrid parts can be printed near-net and CNC-finished.

### Can 3D-printed parts receive machining, inserts, heat treatment and inspection?

Yes when specified in the RFQ. FabVector can coordinate CNC finishing of critical faces and holes, threaded inserts, heat treatment, coating and dimensional inspection. For metal additive parts, state density, witness-coupon, material-certificate or NDT requirements before the build because they change the process plan and price.