Las Vegas-Los Angeles 3D Printing

Bringing a 3D printing capability in-house for your business:

• Speeds prototyping for parts and models
• Gives you control over testing multiple prototypes
• Helps to minimize error and risk
• In manufacturing environments, allows you to replace worn out or broken parts onsite to get production moving again quickly

Three Common Uses of 3D Printers

3D printing can help your business. Here are common uses of 3D printing:

Concept Models: Turn your design concepts into reality. Compare multiple concepts simply and easily to evaluate what works best.
Verification Models: Once you have your design, print a few models to verify that the design will work in the real world.
Pre-Production Models: Similar in quality to final units and useful for final testing and evaluation before moving to a production unit.

Selecting a 3D Printer – What You Need to Know

3D printers come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and capabilities. We'll help you decide which printer is right for you. Here are five attributes of 3D printers we help you understand and translate into how they will help your Las Vegas - Los Angeles business:

1. File to Finished Part Speed
   Speed isn't always important, but you need to understand that different makes and models have different speeds – and that speed isn't just a mechanical function. File to finish speed includes build preparation, the 3D printer print speed, post-processing time, and finishing time (if needed).
   
   
2. Part Cost
   What's included in the quote for the cost to print a part? It varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and makes it difficult to have an apples to apples comparison.
   
   
3. Accuracy
   You want parts that are accurate on the first print, not the second or third. As parts increase in complexity, will the printer be able to output the part accurately?
   
   
4. Print Capacity
   Can the 3D printer you're considering print the parts you need?
   
   
5. Color
   Does color matter?
   
   
   

You should ask questions before searching for a 3D printer. Here are six common ones:

1. What is the application you're looking to print? Will this be for prototype or production purposes?
2. What type of material is needed? Will this be monochrome or full color?
3. What are the dimensions? Can this be printed in parts as well?
4. What type of finish are you looking for?
5. What is your budget?
6. Ask for a benchmark print before buying.

Learn more by reading 6 Questions You Need to Ask When Buying a 3D Printer.

We're With You Every Step of the Way

You don't just buy a 3D printer when you choose AIS. We walk you through every step of the purchase (beginning with are you looking for a printer in the design, prototype, or production phases) so that the 3D printer is the right one for you. We ensure that your equipment is capable of printing the application you want to print.

After the sale, we don't just disappear. We're here to support you. Our in-house technicians can answer many service calls within hours. We also have most of the 3D printers we sell in our demo room. If you have issues, we can help troubleshoot and sometimes even help with printing the part for you.

Contact our Las Vegas or Los Angeles offices today to schedule a meeting with our staff.