Services
Industrial 3D printing services in the UK
HenleyPrint3D is a UK 3D printing service offering FDM, SLA, SLS and PolyJet printing, in-house finishing, design services, and CNC, sheet metal and casting by quotation. An engineer reviews every job and every part is inspected before dispatch.
- Additive processes
- 4
- Largest FDM buildEnquire about larger projects: we may be able to accommodate them. We also offer technologies beyond the four processes listed.
- 1000 mm
- Lead time from
- 12 hours
- Components made
- 312,467

Process comparison
| Process | Max build volumeEnquire about larger projects: we may be able to accommodate them. We also offer technologies beyond the four processes listed. | Tolerance | Layer height | Lead time | Typical materials | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDM | 1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm | ±0.5% (min ±0.3 mm) | From 50 microns | From 1 calendar day | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, nylon, carbon-fibre PETG, plus industrial grades | Jigs, fixtures, large and functional parts |
| SLA | 350 × 250 × 250 mm | ±0.5% (min ±0.1 mm) | From 10 microns | From 1 calendar day | Standard, tough, flexible, transparent, castable, biocompatible | Fine detail, smooth surfaces, clear and cast patterns |
| SLS | 165 × 165 × 300 mm | ±0.3% (min ±0.3 mm) | From 50 microns | From 2 calendar days | PA12 nylon | Complex nylon parts with no supports, short runs |
| PolyJet | Quoted per partper part | A few hundredths to a few tenths of a mm on small featurestypical | 16 to 30 micronstypical | Quoted per part | Rigid, flexible and transparent photopolymers, mixed in one build | Multi-material, ergonomic and presentation models |
Figures tagged typical are usual process values. The bar under build volume shows the longest edge. Enquire about larger projects or other technologies beyond these four processes.
Process selection
Answer three questions for a starting point. An engineer confirms the process when you quote.
Start with
SLS
- Tough PA12 nylon with fairly uniform strength between layers.
- Powder-supported, so internal channels and nested parts are practical.
Also check
FDM. More materials, including carbon-filled and heat-resistant grades.
An engineer confirms the process on your quote. Parts in one order can use different processes.
3D print finishing
- Sand blasting
- Uniform matte finish for FDM, SLA and SLS parts.
- Threaded inserts
- Heat-set brass inserts for reusable metal threads.
- Sanding, priming, painting
- Hand finishing for cosmetic and presentation parts.
Design services
- 3D CAD design
- Models for additive manufacture from a sketch, a scan or a worn part.
- Reverse engineering and scanning
- Existing parts digitised into usable 3D data.
- Generative design
- Lighter parts, with material placed along the load path.
- Engineering consulting
- Design for manufacture and project support.
Other manufacturing services, by quotation
An engineer quotes these. Upload a drawing or send an RFQ and we usually reply within one working day.
- CNC machining
- Sheet metal
- Casting
- Surface treatment and coating
- Assembly and kitting
- Design for manufacture
Order process
- 01Upload
Send STL or STEP files for an instant quote. Files are stored privately and used to prepare your quote.
- 02Engineer review
An engineer checks manufacturability, tolerance and material before anything is printed.
- 03Manufacture and finish
Parts are built, supports removed and surfaces finished to the agreed specification.
- 04Inspect and ship
Parts are checked against the drawing and the stated tolerance before dispatch.
3D printing services FAQ
What services does HenleyPrint3D offer?
FDM, SLA, SLS and PolyJet 3D printing, finishing, 3D CAD and reverse-engineering design services, engineering consulting, and CNC, sheet metal and casting by quotation.
How fast can I get parts?
FDM and SLA parts from 1 calendar day, SLS from 2 calendar days. PolyJet lead time is quoted per part. Size, quantity and finishing set the final date, shown on your quote.
Is every order checked by an engineer?
Yes. Every order is reviewed by an engineer before it is made.
Which quality standards does HenleyPrint3D work to?
We are working towards ISO 9001. Every part is inspected against the drawing before dispatch, and records are kept per build.
Can I get an NDA signed?
Yes, NDAs are available on request.
What is the largest part you can print?
1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm in FDM. Enquire about larger projects: we may be able to accommodate them.
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Upload a CAD model and an engineer recommends the process, material and finish. Uploads are secure and confidential.