Precision Printed
We specialise in manufacturing plastic fibre reinforced components utilising best in class technology by Markforged industrial printers.
About Symmprint
Symmprint is built on the foundations of a mechanical engineering design business based in Adelaide South Australia. We started 3D printing in 2021 recognising it as the way of the future for manufacturing and have since built up a knowledge base of practical 3D printing experience.
Our specialty is manufacturing plastic fibre reinforced components utilising best in class technology by Markforged industrial printers. Almost everything we print is for end use applications where visual quality and strength are required.
We take pride in delivering cost competitive components in fast turnaround time. Your design or ours, we can print it.
Services Offered
3D printing service – A stickler for quality
We 3D print plastic components using Markforged Industrial series FFF / FDM printers. Our maximum build volume is up to W330 mm x D270 mm x H200 mm. Surface finish and dimensional accuracy (+/- 0.05) are best in class. The flagship material is nylon based with chopped carbon fibre called Onyx. This material is also available in ESD (electrostatic discharge) and FR (flame resistant) variants.
Additional strength comes from adding continuous fibre to the print. Your print becomes a composite when continuous fibre is added. Available fibres include carbon, kevlar, high temp high strength glass and glass. Which fibre to use depends on the application.
Our material range also includes white nylon (nylon without chopped carbon fibre), TPU (black or grey, 95A hardness), and PLA (yellow, red, orange, green, blue, grey, black and white).
What we print is really only limited by the imagination. We currently print low volume bespoke production items, automation equipment components, robot end of arm tooling, part holding nests for manufacturing, any application requiring lightweight strength, any part you need tomorrow.
Design Service
We know what works
Using latest Autodesk Inventor CAD software we can design your component or assembly for you. There are a few more decisions to make and guidelines to follow when designing for additive manufacturing. For strength applications we know when to use continuous fibre reinforcing, how much fibre to use, and where to put it. In most cases our 3D printed parts are joined to other components in an assembly. We know when to use steel threaded inserts, overprinted nuts, metal bearing inserts, strength and stiffening tricks, and can design for them accordingly.
“It’s impressive to witness how, in today’s era of advanced part design and 3D printing services, there remains an invaluable touch of traditional personalized service. “
This combination of expertise and dedicated attention is crucial in accelerating the process from conception to production. Your commitment to maintaining this level of service is truly commendable. Keep up the exceptional work!
Asterios Badios
Director, IO-TEK Pty Ltd
FAQ
We have compiled a range of frequently asked questions
Hopefully these assist you when looking to begin your next project. If you have a specific question that is not covered here, please contact us.
What can you do if my part is too big to fit in your printer build volume?
Large parts can be printed in multiple stages and joined together. There are a number of joining techniques to produce a strong connection. Parts can be glued, screwed and bolted together. It depends on the application and how strong the connection needs to be.
Can you print threaded holes?
Printing tapped holes is better suited to larger holes M10 and above. Smaller holes (M2 ~ M8) can be easily tapped by hand. If there are high pull out forces on the screw, we would recommend a steel threaded insert. Alternatively, your part can be designed to use an encapsulated nut. The print is paused, the nut is dropped in, print resumed, printing over the top of the nut. It’s a neat solution for medium strength applications.
Can onyx material be painted?
Yes, onyx can be painted. Like any plastic, it must have a primer coat. Nylon is hydroscopic (absorbs water) so any application where the print is in contact with water, a sealing coat would be recommended.
What is the best resolution you can print?
Our Markforged X7 industrial printer offers world class FFF / FDM resolution. The best layer height is 0.05 mm followed by 0.1 mm, 0.125 mm, 0.2 mm and 0.25 mm. Print accuracy in X and Y direction (layer plane) is +/- 0.1 mm.
Do you deliver?
Yes we deliver Australia wide. We can deliver worldwide if need be.
Interested in working with Symmprint?
Contact us today to discuss your next project.