carbonprints.co.za

South Africa's industrial 3D printing bureau

Industrial 3D Printing, On Demand

We deliver SLS quality from FDM machines. Upload your STL, configure the print, and get an instant quote in seconds.

Engineering-Grade Materials

Carbon-fibre nylon (PA-CF), glass-fibre ABS, TPU, ASA and more. Parts are printed with precisely calibrated profiles for mechanical consistency, chemical resistance, and dimensional accuracy.

Complex & Urgent Jobs Welcome

From fruit-packing jigs and mining equipment brackets to prototype housings and custom tooling — our bureau handles tight tolerances and fast turnarounds. Need it tomorrow? Talk to us.

Transparent, Instant Pricing

No email chains, no waiting. Upload your model and see a breakdown of material cost, print time, and total price before you commit. Every quote is generated from real slicer output.

Expert Support

Unsure about orientation, wall count, or infill for your load case? Our team helps you optimise parts for strength, weight, or cost — whatever the application demands.

Learn more — getting the best results from 3D printing

Match the Material to the Job

A part that lives outdoors in direct sun needs UV-stable ASA, not PLA. A snap-fit clip under cyclic load needs nylon or TPU, not rigid ABS. We help you get this right.

Overhangs & Support Material

FDM prints layer by layer from the bottom up. Any overhang steeper than about 55° needs temporary support material underneath. The good news: any geometry is possible. The trade-off: surfaces where supports were attached will be rougher, and support material adds print time and cost. Orienting your part to minimise supports is one of the easiest ways to reduce price and improve finish.

Material Highlights

PA-CF (Carbon-Fibre Nylon)

Exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio. Ideal for structural brackets, jigs, and lightweight tooling where rigidity matters.

GF-ABS (Glass-Fibre ABS)

Higher heat deflection than standard ABS with improved dimensional stability.

ABS

ABS is the cost effective workhorse of the 3D printing world. It is a good all rounder, but not as strong as PA-CF or GF-ABS.

TPU (Flexible)

Rubber-like elasticity with excellent abrasion resistance. Perfect for seals, gaskets, vibration dampers, and protective bumpers.

ASA

UV-stable and weather-resistant. The go-to choice for outdoor signage, enclosures, and any part exposed to sunlight.