01PRINTING + CNC3D printing + CNC: one coordinated route.
Combine complex printed geometry with precision-machined interfaces. Plan both processes around the same drawing.
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Ideas for your next part.
Explore eight selected CK articles — practical insights on design, materials and the details around your part.
01PRINTING + CNC
02THERMAL MANAGEMENTMetal printed heat exchangers: beyond the unit price.
Review geometry, finishing and validation alongside manufacturing cost when comparing thermal-management components.
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03FDM · MATERIAL SELECTIONFDM carbon-fibre composites: design for impact.
Material choice, build orientation and part geometry all influence how a printed prototype responds to impact.
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04SLS · FUNCTIONAL PARTSSLS nylon gears: match the operating environment.
Review chemical exposure, load, wear and dimensional stability before specifying a printed nylon transmission component.
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05ROBOTICS · RAPID PROTOTYPINGRobot joints: the right prototype at each stage.
Use resin and nylon prototypes for early development, then verify precision metal interfaces when the design requires them.
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06Metal printingAluminium printing: start with the design opportunity
Complex geometry and lightweight design are useful starting points for a manufacturing review.
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07Printing + CNCPlan 3D printing and CNC machining together
A complex printed body still needs a clear plan for its precision interfaces.
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08Finishing & inspectionInclude post-processing in the first quotation
Plan the steps between a printed component and an accepted finished part.
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In our customers’ own words — from part quality to delivery.
Direct messagePart quality
Your material have a really good quality
— 3D printing customer
Email feedbackIn use
The parts have already been assembled and I haven't received any complaints…
— Manufacturing customer
Direct messageDelivery
Everything was perfect
Good packaging
— 3D printing customer
Direct messageFuture projects
Don't worry about that, we have already verified the quality of your work…
— 3D printing customer
Direct messageEspañol
Nos gusta la calidad de ustedes.
Son nuestro mejor proveedor en cuanto a calidad.— Customer · Original Spanish
Direct messageProject requirements
The quality is fine, and in the case of these components, we didn't need very high precision, so it's all good.
— Manufacturing customer
Direct messageOrder feedback
Thank you very much once again for the quality of your work.
— Manufacturing customer
Direct messageEspañol
CALIDAD MUY BUENA LA DE USTEDES— Customer · Original Spanish
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