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Frequently asked questions

Detailed answers about technologies, materials, mass production, pricing and delivery of 3D printed parts in Bulgaria.

General questions

Core concepts of 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

Technologies (FDM, SLA, CNC)

Technical details on the available technologies and their applications.

Materials

Detailed information on all materials we offer and their applications.

Series production

Scalability options and capacity of our printing farm.

Engineering services & projects

3D modeling, documentation and real customer projects.

Pricing & payments

Transparent pricing and financial terms.

Business processes & validation

Detailed validation process before mass production.

Shipping & logistics

Lead times, regions and logistics solutions.

3D calculator

How the online instant-quote calculator works.

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Frequently asked questions

General questions

What is 3D printing?

Why choose 3D printing over injection molding?

What is the difference between additive and traditional manufacturing?

Is 3D printing suitable for end-use products, not just prototypes?

Where is your production facility located?

Which file formats do you accept?

Can you help with the part design?

Do you support series production of thousands of units?

Can I order from another city in Bulgaria?

Technologies (FDM, SLA, CNC)

What is the difference between FDM and SLA?

What precision can SLA technology achieve?

How strong are FDM prints?

When is CNC machining needed after 3D printing?

What are your printers' build volumes?

What is the layer thickness for FDM printing?

Do you offer SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)?

What are the options for multi-color printing?

Materials

What is PLA and what is it suitable for?

Why is ASA preferred for outdoor use?

What is PA6-CF and why is it so strong?

Why is TPU the perfect material for bumpers and cases?

Which resins do you offer for SLA?

Are dental resins biocompatible?

Which metals do you machine via CNC?

Is PA6-CF resistant to high temperatures?

Which material is suitable for food contact?

Can you suggest a chemically resistant material?

Series production

What is the minimum batch size for series production?

What is your maximum monthly capacity?

How do you guarantee repeatable quality across a batch?

What is a 3D printer 'farm'?

How quickly can you scale up for a larger order?

Do you offer volume discounts?

Can you keep finished stock on our behalf?

Engineering services & projects

Do you offer 3D modeling from scratch?

In which format do you deliver the models?

Do you issue ISO-compliant technical documentation?

What did you do for Happy Bar & Grill?

Do you work with the pharmaceutical industry?

Do you produce dental products?

Do you do reverse engineering?

Pricing & payments

How is the part price calculated?

Why don't you charge for 'machine time'?

What is the average price per gram for FDM?

What is the price for SLA resin?

Is there a minimum order value?

Do you issue VAT invoices?

What payment methods do you accept?

Do you require an upfront payment?

Business processes & validation

What is the validation process before a mass order?

What does the Proof of Concept include?

How much does the pilot batch cost?

What is the Just-in-Time model?

What warranty do you offer?

What is a White Label partnership?

Can you sign an NDA?

Shipping & logistics

What are the delivery times in Sofia?

Do you deliver across Bulgaria?

Do you ship to Europe?

What are the shipping costs?

Do you offer fulfillment?

Can I pick up the order in person from your office?

Do you package products for direct sale?

3D calculator

How does the 3D calculator work and how accurate is the price?

Which file formats does the calculator support?

Is there a file size limit?

Does the calculator price include VAT?

How does quantity affect the final price?

Can I change material after uploading the model?

Are my files safe when uploaded?