​What is 3D Printing?
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3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing refers to the process of creating an object by adding layers upon layers of plastics until the final desired object is formed. 3D printing works on the principle of heating plastic polymer up to its melting point and then dispensing the heated plastic through a nozzle, called an extruder. This extruder is controlled by a servo motor and can move the extruder along all three axes in order to achieve an optimal 3D print.

​Our 3D Printing Capabilities

Brannieke offers advanced 3D printing capabilities using the Stratasys line of professional 3D printers. Our 3D printing allows for quick and efficient turnaround of ABS parts. Instead of spending $30,000-50,000 on tooling and plastic injection molding, 3D printing allows a product to be designed and manufactured on demand in as little as a few hours or a few days, instead of weeks and months as would be the case with plastic injection molded parts.

Technical Capabilities of our 3D Printer 
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• Build envelop: 300 x 300 x 225 mm (approx. 12 x 12 x 9 inch)
• 3D printing dimensional tolerance: 1 mm
• Layer resolution: approx. 0.1-0.2 mm
• 3D Printing resolution: approx. 0.1 mm
• 3D Printing Material: ABS with dissolvable PLA

​Functional Limitations of 3D Printing
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• Surface quality is low compared to plastic injection molding
• Strongly recommend against filleted (rounded off edges) 
• Printing quality as compared to plastic injection molded parts 
• Turn-around time: 24 hrs to 72 hrs depending on complexity
• Cost range: $30-$1000 depending on size, complexity, work 

3D Printing Applications are used for

• Prototype plastic parts such as closure mechanisms
• HVAC air ducts and air duct adapters up to 300 mm
• Enclosures for electronics and power modules
• Decorative trim and speaker grill covers
• Center storage console components
• LED lighting fixtures and enclosures

Characteristics:
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• Low gloss
• High rigidity
• High impact strength
• Good tensile strength
• Low surface texture quality
• Extruder ridgeline will be present

Contact Us

Telephone
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For General Inquiry
Phone: (419) 318-1839
Fax: (419) 318-9399

Mailing Address
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3550 Executive Parkway
Suite 7, Mail Drop #304
Toledo, Ohio 43606 

​Email Contact
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Sales: [email protected] 
Support: [email protected]
Careers: [email protected]