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At CEX, we deliver one-stop 3D printing solutions with SLA, DLP, SLS, MJF, FDM, SLM, and DMLS technologies, covering plastics and metals for rapid prototyping and small to medium batch production.
With instant quotations, rapid turnaround, and strict quality control, we ensure dependable results for complex geometries, precision parts, and end-use applications, while keeping costs up to 50% lower than in Europe and the U.S.
We support six major 3D printing processes. Each process is backed by our in-house equipment and expertise to deliver parts with high precision, speed, and reliability.
We offer a variety of material options for your 3D printing Parts. If you have other specific material requirements, please feel free to contact us!
ABS-M30, ABSplus-P430, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30i, CF-filled ABS (additive filaments), etc
FDM
Bead Blasting, Sanding, Vapor Smoothing (Acetone), Tapping/Threads, Painting, EMI Shielding Spray, Metallization, etc
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Standard PLA, PLA+, Tough PLA, HT-PLA (Annealable), PLA/PHA, CF-PLA (Additive Filaments), etc
FDM
Sanding, Filler/Primer + Painting, Epoxy Infiltration/Clear Coat, Drilling/Tapping (Light), Annealing for Higher Heat Deflection, etc
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PA11, PA12, PA2200 (EOS), PA12 GB (Glass-Bead), PA12 GF (Glass-Fiber), PA12 CF (Carbon-Fiber), PA11-Bio; PA6 (Specialized SLS), etc
SLS, MJF, FDM
Bead Blasting, Dyeing (Black/Colors), Vapor Smoothing (Chemical), Epoxy Infiltration, Machining/Threads, Media Tumbling, etc
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PETG (Standard), PETG-CF (Carbon-Fiber), CPE/CPE+ (Co-Polyesters Used in FDM), etc
FDM
Sanding/Polishing, Machining, Solvent Wipe (Surface Leveling), Painting/Coating, Heat-Set Inserts, etc
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PC (Industrial FDM), PC-ABS, PC-ISO (Biocompatible), CF-PC (Reinforced Filament), etc
FDM
Machining, Bead Blasting, Annealing, Painting, Solvent Vapor Polish (Specialized), Threaded Inserts, etc
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Industrial ASA Filaments, UV-Stabilized ASA Blends, ASA-CF (Reinforced Filaments), etc
FDM
Sanding, Vapor Smoothing (MEK/Ketone), Painting, Machining/Light Tapping, UV-Resistant Coatings, etc
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TPU 85A/90A/95A/98A (Shore A), Ultrasint TPU 88A (MJF), EOS TPU 1301 (SLS), Flexible FDM TPU Filaments, etc
FDM, SLS, MJF
Dyeing, Sealing/Coating, Adhesive Bonding, Media Tumbling, Trimming, Limited Machining, etc
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Flexible 80A (Rubber-Like), Elastic 50A (Silicone-Like, High Elongation), etc
SLA, DLP
Wash (IPA), UV Curing, Light Sanding/Polishing, Clear Coating, Painting, Adhesive Bonding, Insert Installation, etc
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Medical-Grade LSR, Food-Grade LSR, High-Transparency LSR, High-Tear-Strength LSR, Flame-Retardant LSR, etc
DIW (Direct Ink Writing), Inkjet 3D Printing
Thermal Curing, Trimming, Plasma Treatment, Corona Treatment, Functional Coating, Coloring, etc
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AlSi10Mg, AlSi12, Scalmalloy®, A357 (LPBF), etc
SLM, DMLS
Stress Relief, Machining, Bead Blasting, Shot Peening, Anodizing (Type II/III), Polishing, Coating, etc
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316L, 17-4 PH, 304L, 15-5 PH (AM Powders), etc
SLM, DMLS
Stress Relief/HIP, Machining, Electropolishing, Passivation, Bead Blasting, Shot Peening, PVD Coatings, etc
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Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5), Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Grade 23), Ti Grade 2, etc
SLM, DMLS
Stress Relief/HIP, Machining, Polishing, Blasting, Anodizing (Color), Surface Texturing, etc
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Inconel 718, Inconel 625 (AM powders), etc
SLM, DMLS
Stress Relief/HIP, Heat Treatment, Machining, Shot Peening, High-Temp Coatings, etc
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Maraging Steel 1.2709 (M300), H13 (1.2344), M2 HSS (LPBF), A2/D2 (Vendor-Specific AM Grades), etc
SLM, DMLS
Stress Relief + Aging (1.2709), Hardening/Tempering (H13), Machining/EDM, Polishing, Nitriding/PVD, etc
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Pure Cu (OFHC/Oxygen-Free), CuCrZr, GRCop-42 (AM), etc
SLM, DMLS (Green-Laser Capable Systems)
Machining, Polishing, Nickel/Silver Plating, Passivation, Coating, Brazing/Soldering, etc
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CEX offers a range of surface treatment methods for aesthetic, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance reasons. If you have other specific requirements, please feel free to contact us!
Polishing enhances gloss and clarity on SLA or DLP 3D printing plastic parts, making them suitable for transparent prototypes and display models.
Painting adds protective coatings and custom colors to 3D printing plastic parts, enhancing durability and visual appeal for end-use applications.
Vapor smoothing chemically seals ABS or ASA 3D prints, removing layer lines and producing glossy, water-resistant parts with higher durability.
Dyeing is widely used for SLS and MJF nylon 3D prints, providing uniform black or custom colors while maintaining mechanical properties.
Heat treatment relieves stress in 3D printed metals, improving density, toughness, and mechanical strength for aerospace, medical, and tooling use.
CNC machining refines 3D printed metals to precise tolerances, adding threads, flat surfaces, and detailed features that are not achievable during printing.
Bead blasting cleans away powder residues from 3D printed metal surfaces, producing uniform matte textures ready for assembly or further finishing.
Anodizing protects aluminum and titanium alloy 3D printing parts, improving corrosion resistance and hardness while allowing decorative colored finishes.
✔ Wide Technology Coverage: SLA, DLP, SLS, MJF, FDM, and Metal PBF cover prototyping and production with reliable precision and detail.
✔ Material Versatility: Broad range of plastics and metals, from ABS and nylon to aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel for every project.
✔ Professional Quality Control: Dimensional inspection, material testing, and process checks guarantee consistent quality and accurate results.
✔ Fast Turnaround: Instant quotations and flexible production schedules reduce lead times for prototypes, small batches, and pilot runs.
✔ Global Cost Advantage: Competitive pricing up to 50% lower than Europe and the U.S., while fully meeting global industry standards.
✔ End-to-End Support: From design review and prototyping to finishing and assembly, we provide dependable one-stop 3D printing solutions.
CEX Casting is certified under ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, demonstrating our commitment to environmentally responsible and safe production. We optimize every stage of additive manufacturing by minimizing material waste, improving energy efficiency, and maintaining strict safety standards, ensuring that our production process delivers sustainable and high-quality results.
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, creates parts layer by layer from a digital model, depositing or solidifying material only where needed. Unlike subtractive processes, it minimizes waste and allows designs impossible with conventional methods.
A CAD model is exported (e.g., STL/STEP) and sliced into thin layers. The printer builds the part by fusing or depositing material per layer, while supports and orientation are optimized during setup. Post-processing follows—support removal, surface finishing, and inspection—to achieve final quality.
This workflow reduces tooling costs, speeds prototyping, and supports complex, lightweight designs. It allows rapid iteration and bridges the gap between prototype and production, especially in low-to-medium volume manufacturing.
If volumes are modest, geometry is complex, and certification/finishing requirements can be met, AM is a strong replacement with faster iteration and lower risk.
The most common format is STL, which defines surface geometry and is supported by all printers. Engineering workflows often use STEP or IGES files for compatibility and design integrity, while OBJ is applied when color or texture information is needed. Regardless of format, files must be watertight, scaled correctly, and free from errors like gaps or inverted normals to ensure successful printing.
Automotive brackets, aerospace fixtures, and surgical guides are routinely printed, tested to defined acceptance criteria, and iterated before production sign-off.
Repeatability depends on controlled environments, calibrated optics/extrusion, and consistent material lots. Modern machines and disciplined setups yield stable dimensions and properties across builds when recipes are locked.
Fixed slicing profiles, monitored chamber temperatures, and documented powder/filament handling reduce variation. CMM/3D-scan checks, roughness measurements, and periodic machine calibrations verify that results stay within capability targets.
With a maintained digital thread and traceable build reports, AM can deliver identical parts batch-to-batch, meeting automotive/aerospace expectations for consistency.
Shape is defined in CAD and sliced per build, so variations don’t require new molds. Parametric models and batch personalization scripts let many unique parts share one setup while preserving traceability.
Mass customization becomes practical: customers get tailored geometry and branding with predictable lead time and cost because no tooling changeover is needed.
Both leverage AM for rapid iterations, weight reduction, and part consolidation. Topology-optimized brackets and internal passages cut mass and assembly steps, improving performance and simplifying supply chains.
Patient-matched implants, surgical guides, and dental aligners capitalize on customization. Anatomical models improve surgical planning and reduce OR time, while porous surfaces aid osseointegration.
Short-run housings, ergonomic grips, and grippers with conformal features move from concept to test quickly. AM supports frequent design refreshes and SKU variation without tooling resets.
Even if unit price is higher than molding at scale, total project cost and time-to-market often improve significantly for low/medium volumes.
Costs come from machine time, material, support removal, finishing, and inspection. It excels for tens to hundreds of units, frequent design changes, or complex shapes that would demand multi-piece tooling or exotic machining.
Injection molding/die casting require high upfront tools but deliver very low unit cost at high volumes and fast cycle times. Design changes incur new tooling or rework, extending schedule and cost.
Run a break-even curve (tooling amortization vs. AM unit cost) at target volumes and timelines. Below the cross-over, AM wins on cash and speed; beyond it, tooling dominates on unit economics.
Yes. Print for complexity, then machine for precision: AM creates internal channels and organic forms; CNC finishes datums, bores, and threads to tight tolerances. Printed patterns/cores can also accelerate casting.
Conformal-cooling mold inserts are printed and then ground/reamed; sheet-metal or molded subassemblies integrate printed brackets or manifolds; castings gain printed sand cores for complex passages.
This pairing captures AM’s design freedom and conventional manufacturing’s accuracy/throughput, lowering risk and cost while meeting stringent specifications.
Additive deposits only the required material, cutting scrap versus subtractive routes; many powders/filaments have defined reuse ratios that further reduce waste when managed correctly.
Lightweight parts reduce in-use energy (vehicles, aircraft). Local, on-demand production trims overproduction, warehousing, and transport emissions, supporting shorter and more resilient supply chains.
Net impact depends on energy mix, recycling policies, and design for disassembly/repair. A simple LCA across material, production, transport, and use phases helps quantify sustainability credibly.
Choose acceptance criteria (porosity %, flaw size) and an AQL sampling plan matched to risk. Record results in inspection reports for traceability in aerospace, medical, or automotive programs.
Avoid unsupported overhangs beyond ~45° without removable access; include drain/escape holes for powder/resin; add fillets to soften stress risers; maintain process-appropriate wall/feature sizes to prevent warping or weak features.
Design holes/threads or sealing faces for post-machining when tight GD&T applies. Reserve accessible datums and machining stock; plan cosmetic faces away from supports to reduce finishing effort.
Orient parts to align strength with loads, minimize support on critical surfaces, and manage thermal gradients. Good orientation reduces distortion, improves surface quality, and shortens finishing time.
We reuse the same CAD revision, slicing recipe, and machine parameters from the qualified build. Environmental setpoints and material reuse ratios are controlled to keep outputs consistent.
Build reports log machine IDs, material lots, and process settings; inspection data (CMM/scan) ties to each lot. Any design or process change triggers revision control and, if needed, re-qualification.
Repeat orders match the original in geometry and performance, arriving with consistent markings/COCs and auditable records to satisfy regulated industries.
Multi-laser systems, faster recoaters, and automated powder/part handling are boosting throughput. In-situ monitoring and closed-loop control are improving first-time-right quality for production use.
High-temp polymers, fiber-reinforced composites, corrosion-resistant alloys, and medical-grade materials are expanding use cases. Standards and process qualifications are maturing across industries.
Additive manufacturing is moving from prototyping to qualified serial production with digital inventories and distributed manufacturing, shortening supply chains and enabling responsive, resilient operations.
