3D printing for car services
MJF technology is designed to expand your engineering advantages and optimize your service station’s workflow. Backed by MJF, you’ll implement the most daring ideas and projects.
Thanks to our partnership with specialists in 3D scanning, we can reproduce molds, tools, metal structures, or automotive parts. Afterwards, all these items are quickly printed at our production center, ensuring high accuracy and reliability.
How car services use MJF technology
3D printing of automotive components and mechanisms
Now you are able to have printed unique, rare, and discontinued car parts. The parts are manufactured on the Hewlett-Packard Jet Fusion 5210 industrial 3D printing line using HP PA 12 polymer and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The finished product does not require post-processing or coloring.
Printing prototypes and functional testing
Create prototypes and test products before mass production. HP Jet Fusion technology lets you print multi‑part components, articulated joints, and 3D models of any complexity. Printing products takes less than a week, ensuring you get your parts quickly so you can check their specifications and, if necessary, modify the prototype model.
Partners will get a 30% discount on the total order amount
There is a permanent 30% discount for official partners. To get the discount, fill out the form and tell us about your 3D printing studio. Once we have processed your request, you will get a discount on the first and all subsequent orders.
Benefits of 3D printing
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Faster than casting
You won’t wait months for your mold. MJF printing takes only a few days. This way, you can get your prototype made in the shortest possible time.
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Fast market access
It’s challenging to create an accurate mold on the first attempt. Thanks to 3D printing, products can be quickly tested and, if necessary, finalized without financial risks or missed deadlines.
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Complex shapes
Our industrial 3D printing line can print complex-shaped products: nested structures, articulated joints, and even chains. Finished parts are seamless and need no gluing or soldering. Casting won’t deliver the same results.
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Pays off with up to 1,000 items
3D printing is a cost-effective alternative to injection molding for small-scale production. Clients don’t need to invest heavily in manufacturing molds, enabling them to make a profit after receiving the first batch.
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Benefits of complex geometry
MJF technology provides more design options, as you can print products with a porous, perforated, or corrugated surface. Finished structures will be both lightweight and solid.
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Measures product demand
Test product demand before mass production. Print a small batch of products first to test how customers perceive your product.
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Customization and post-processing
At the client’s request, printed products can be branded with a unique inscribed logo and a QR code. Finished parts are easy to modify with sanding and painting.
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Convenient product development
One printing cycle takes 3–5 days, which is convenient when developing a prototype. Products can be tested, while 3D models can be modified and reprinted incorporating the edits. This way, you won’t lose time or incur high costs.
FAQ
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How long does it take you to fulfill orders?
A printing cycle takes 3–5 days. It includes building, cooling, and sandblasting.
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What materials do you use for prototype building?
We print products from Hewlett-Packard proprietary materials: HP PA 12 polyamide, polypropylene (PP), and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). All of them are stronger and more chemically resistant than ABS and photopolymers.
ABS plastic melts at a temperature of 105°C. The melting point for HP PA 12 is 187°C, for PP it is 138°C, and for TPU it is 192°C. All of these materials are resistant to stress, vibration, chemicals, and water. They are used in the automotive, industrial, medical, and other fields.
The strength of the product depends not only on the material but also on the thickness of its walls. Follow our guidelines on how to prepare models from HP PA 12, PP, and TPU for printing to obtain the best results.
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What are the maximum dimensions?
The printer has a build area of 380 × 284 × 380 mm.
If the model is larger than that, it is divided into parts and then assembled. This is how car bumpers and dashboards, architectural models, and sculptures are created. Our online calculator doesn’t divide models into parts, so only project managers can adequately assess the build price in such cases.
Send your oversized models to our manager:
Tel.: +380504223994Telegram: https://t.me/makerly3Dsales
Email: sales@makerly.eu
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How precise is MJF printing?
The HP Jet Fusion 5210 applies polymer in layers of 0.08 mm with a horizontal resolution of 1,200 × 1,200 DPI and a margin of error of 0.08–0.1 mm. The tolerance depends on the size and can 0.5 mm.
The horizontal resolution is based on the maximum precision of the X- and Y-axis movement of the printhead. The higher the number, the higher the level of detail. Vertical resolution is the minimum thickness of the polymer layer applied in one pass. The thinner the layer, the smoother the build’s surface is.
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Do you do post-processing?
The completed builds only undergo sandblasting to remove surplus polymer. Optionally, they can also be colored.
We use two coloring methods:
- Dyeing. The application of color by immersing the item into a reservoir of dye.
- Graphite blasting. Similar to sandblasting, but with glass and graphite as an abrasive material. It gives the item a dark-gray color.
Dyeing and blasting are inexpensive and efficient ways of getting a high-quality finish.
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How do I pay for my order?
You can pay for your order once our manager clarifies all the details with you. Makerly fulfills orders only on pre-paid terms. You can pay for your order with a cashless payment.
For cashless payments, we need the client to submit their registration certificate, VAT payer’s certificate, and banking details. After the order is paid for, we will deliver the finished items together with an invoice.
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Do you provide 3D scanning/modeling services?
Our specialists work with finished models. If you need a model developed or 3D scanned, we can refer you to our trusted partners.
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We can help validate your product design, provide 3D printing insights, launch small-batch production, or print any functional model you need.