3D PRINTING

APPLICATIONS & ADVANTAGES SHELLS 3D PRINTING

Proof of Concept

Shells 3D printing can help validate concepts and prototypes without major investments in tooling.

Complex Designs Printed as Single Cores

Our 3D printing process produces very complex designs as single cores, providing you with greater flexibility and design for all of your projects. Your printed cores will produce the castings you demand for you and your customers.

Fast Prototyping

Shells 3D Printing can be used to create fully-functional prototypes, as well as multi-part assemblies.  Prototypes can often be shipped in as little as one-day allowing for faster design edits and speed to market.

Concept Models

The speed and versatility of custom 3D printed parts provides product designers with the ability to create physical concepts of their designs through the planning process.

Part Production / Scalability

Shells 3D printing helps you produce parts on-demand.  You can make a single part or component as easily as dozens of production pieces.

Complex Shapes

Complex shapes and designs can be built easier due to the 3D printing process.  This supports complexity without additional cost.

Lead Times Are Shorter

By removing the need for tooling, our 3D sand printing process is working 24/7. Lead times are greatly reduced and your customers are happy. So are your account managers.

Send Us Your Print-Ready Design Files

To print your parts, all we need is your print-ready file of the design. If you need to make a design change, simply call or email us, send us your updated file, and we’re printing.

3D SAND PRINTING

Shells 3D offers the foundry industry with 3D printed sand cores and molds that are sophisticated and elaborate, in less time. We use a binder jetting technology to produce resilient, no-assembly 3D printed sand cores and molds for the highest quality castings. Send Us Your Print-Ready Design Files

FAST TURNAROUND | SCALEABLE | SUPPORTS COMPLEX SHAPES



GIVE US YOUR PROOF OF CONCEPTS & PROTOTYPES

  • Build Box: 1,800 × 1,000 × 700* mm (70.9 × 39.4 × 27.6 in) (L × W × H)

  • Build Volume: 1,260 l (44 ft³)

  • Max Build Rate: Up to 145 l/h

  • Layer Height: 0.2 to 0.5 mm (200 to 500 μm)

3D Printer Benefits

  • Automated industrial printhead for all cold hardening binder systems (Furan and CHP)

  • Large build platform suitable for all prototype requirements as well as production

  • High productivity and reliability for fast and flexible batch production of sand cores and molds

  • Second job box on motorized conveyor for continuous 24/7 production


REQUEST A PRICE QUOTE

Step 1: Provide Your Contact Information

  • Fill out the required fields for your contact information.

Step 2: Describe Your Project

  • In the provided text box, describe your 3D printing project in as much detail as possible. Include information such as the type of project, dimensions, materials, quantities, and any specific requirements you may have.

Step 3: Upload Your 3D Model File

  • Click the "Upload File" button to attach your 3D model file. Ensure the file format is compatible with the website's specifications (e.g., STL, OBJ, etc.). If there are specific requirements for the file, make sure to follow them.

Step 4: Review Your Information

  • Before submitting the form, review all the information you've provided to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Step 5: Submit the Form

  • Once you are satisfied with your entries, click the "Submit" button to send your request to Shells 3D Printing.

Shells 3D Cores form

In the provided text box, describe your 3D printing project in as much detail as possible. Include information such as the type of project, dimensions, materials, quantities, and any specific requirements you may have.

Price Quote

To get a price quote, just upload your 3D file and select your production process and material.


Place Your Order

After placing your order, 3D printing will start. You’ll receive a “start order” notice.


Fast Turnaround

We provide quality assurance, and a notice of when your order is shipped.