Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a wide selection of FDM-compatible materials to suit virtually any application. Our inventory includes PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, and engineering-grade filaments such as Nylon and Polycarbonate. Each material offers distinct properties in terms of strength, flexibility, heat resistance, and surface finish. Our technical team will help you select the most appropriate material based on your project’s functional requirements, environmental conditions, and budget, ensuring your printed parts perform exactly as intended.

FDM printing at 3DAgency typically achieves dimensional tolerances of plus or minus 0.2 to 0.5 millimeters depending on part geometry, material, and print settings. While FDM is not the tightest tolerance process available, it is highly reliable for prototyping, functional components, and end-use parts that do not require extreme precision. For applications demanding tighter tolerances, we can recommend post-processing options or alternative approaches. Our team reviews every file before printing to optimize settings for the best possible accuracy.

Our FDM printers support build volumes that can accommodate large-format parts, with some machines reaching up to 400 x 400 x 500 millimeters. For components that exceed a single build volume, we expertly split designs into interlocking sections and assemble them post-print for a seamless result. No matter the scale of your project, our team will develop a production strategy that balances size, structural integrity, and cost-efficiency to deliver exactly what your application requires.

To begin a 3D modeling engagement, it helps to share as much detail as possible about your vision. Reference images, sketches, dimensions, material preferences, and the intended use of the model all contribute to a faster and more accurate result. If you have existing CAD files, we can build upon them. For clients starting from scratch, a simple brief describing the object’s purpose and key features is a great starting point. Our modeling specialists will guide you through the rest of the process collaboratively.

Absolutely. Every model our team produces is built with printability in mind. We apply best practices such as proper wall thickness, support minimization, correct orientation planning, and manifold geometry checks to ensure your file translates cleanly from screen to physical part. Whether you need a model for FDM, resin, or another printing technology, we deliver print-ready files that reduce material waste, print failures, and post-processing time, saving you both time and money throughout your production cycle.

We deliver 3D models in a broad range of industry-standard formats to ensure compatibility with your workflow. Common deliverables include STL, OBJ, STEP, IGES, and native CAD formats depending on the software used. If you require a specific format for downstream manufacturing, simulation, or visualization purposes, simply let us know at the start of the project. Our team is experienced in format conversion and will ensure your files integrate seamlessly into your existing tools and processes.

Our 3D scanning services are capable of capturing a wide variety of objects, from small intricate components to larger industrial parts and consumer products. We regularly scan mechanical assemblies, artistic sculptures, legacy parts without existing CAD data, and custom wearables. Objects with highly reflective, transparent, or very dark surfaces may require surface preparation such as a temporary matte spray coating to achieve optimal scan quality. Our scanning specialists will assess your object beforehand and recommend the best approach for capturing accurate data.

Our professional-grade 3D scanners deliver accuracy as tight as 0.02 to 0.05 millimeters depending on the scanner used and the size of the object being captured. This level of precision makes our scanning service ideal for reverse engineering, quality inspection, and creating faithful digital replicas of physical objects. After scanning, our team processes the raw point cloud data into clean, usable mesh files or CAD geometry, delivering outputs that meet the stringent demands of engineering, manufacturing, and creative applications.

Raw scan data is captured as a point cloud or polygon mesh and typically requires post-processing before it is ready for manufacturing. Our team refines scan data by cleaning mesh noise, filling gaps, and converting the output into a precise CAD model through reverse engineering when necessary. The final deliverable can be a print-ready STL, a parametric STEP file, or another format suited to your production method. This full-service approach ensures your scan data transitions smoothly into a manufacturable, dimensionally accurate asset.

Getting started with 3DAgency is straightforward. Simply contact our team through our website or by phone to discuss your project requirements. We will review your goals, ask clarifying questions, and provide a detailed quote along with an estimated timeline. Once the project is approved, you will be assigned a dedicated point of contact who keeps you informed at every stage. We are committed to transparency, quality, and on-time delivery, ensuring every client experience reflects the professionalism and expertise that defines 3DAgency.