FDM 3D Printing services

mb prototyping Ltd. offers industrial Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) — also known as FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) — from our Kingston, Ontario facility. We produce functional prototypes, structural components, jigs, fixtures, and low-volume production parts in a wide range of engineering thermoplastics, including high-performance polymers for demanding thermal, chemical, and mechanical environments.

Our FDM service is designed for engineers and procurement teams who need technically capable parts fast.

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Materials We Print:

High-Performance Polymers:

These materials are specified for applications where standard engineering plastics are insufficient — extreme temperatures, aggressive chemical environments, structural metal replacement, or regulated industries requiring certified material grades.

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ULTEM 9085 (PEI) — Aerospace interior-grade polyetherimide. Certified to FAR 25.853 for flame, smoke, and toxicity compliance. Ideal for aircraft interior components, automotive enclosures, electrical housings, and high-temperature jigs and fixtures. Amorphous structure provides reliable layer adhesion and predictable dimensional accuracy.

ULTEM 1010 (PEI) — Highest Tg (217°C) of the standard PEI grades. NSF 51 food-contact certified, ISO 10993 and USP Class VI biocompatible. Used for medical tooling, surgical guides, food-processing components, and autoclave-compatible fixtures. The preferred ULTEM grade for healthcare-adjacent applications.

PEKK (Polyether Ketone Ketone) — Member of the PAEK polymer family alongside PEEK. Excellent thermal resistance (HDT 160°C+), outstanding chemical resistance, and superior printability compared to PEEK due to controlled crystallisation kinetics. Specified in aerospace, defence, and high-performance industrial applications where dimensional accuracy and complex geometry are priorities. A cost-competitive alternative to PEEK for most prototyping and many end-use applications.

PA12-CF (Carbon Fibre Nylon 12) — Carbon fibre-reinforced polyamide combining high stiffness, excellent dimensional stability, and low moisture uptake. Ideal for structural brackets, end-of-arm tooling, automotive components, and production fixtures requiring high strength-to-weight ratio. Low warping tendency makes it highly reliable across complex geometries.

PPA / PAHT (High-Temperature Nylon) — Polyphthalamide nylons with significantly higher thermal performance than PA6 or PA12 — continuous use temperatures to 170–180°C, low moisture absorption, and excellent chemical resistance. Widely used in automotive under-hood components, electrical connectors, and industrial hardware.

PC-CF (Carbon Fibre Polycarbonate) — Strong, stiff, and easier to process than PEEK-family materials. Excellent for tooling, jigs, and structural prototypes requiring high rigidity at lower cost. Good thermal performance to ~130°C.

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Engineering Thermoplastics:​

Reliable, well-characterised materials for functional prototyping, concept models, and cost-effective production components.

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ABS / ASA — Good impact resistance and temperature performance. ASA adds UV stability for outdoor applications. Common for automotive trim prototypes, electronic housings, and general industrial parts.

PETG — Chemical resistance, good layer adhesion, and low warping. A practical choice for functional parts, fluid-handling prototypes, and enclosures.

Nylon PA6 / PA12 — Tough, flexible, and fatigue-resistant. Used for living hinges, snap-fit assemblies, cable management, and wear-resistant industrial components.

PC (Polycarbonate) — High impact strength and clarity options. Used for transparent enclosures, load-bearing brackets, and optical housings.

TPU / TPE — Flexible elastomeric materials for gaskets, seals, grips, and vibration-dampening components.

 

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Applications

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Our FDM service supports a wide range of industrial applications:

Functional prototyping — produce dimensionally accurate, mechanically representative parts for fit checks, assembly validation, and functional testing — in the same material class as the intended production component.

Tooling, jigs and fixtures — rapid production of manufacturing aids in high-stiffness materials including PA12-CF and PC-CF, replacing machined aluminium tooling at a fraction of the cost and lead time.

End-use structural components — low-volume production of brackets, housings, connectors, and structural parts in engineering and high-performance thermoplastics.

Metal replacement — high-performance polymers such as ULTEM and PEKK offer mechanical properties approaching aluminium at significantly lower weight, cost, and lead time for appropriate load cases.

Aerospace and defence prototyping — ULTEM 9085 and PEKK for bracket, duct, housing, and interior component prototypes and functional pre-production parts.

Medical device and healthcare tooling — ULTEM 1010 for surgical guides, sterilisable fixtures, and medical device housing prototypes requiring biocompatibility documentation.

Oil, gas and chemical processing — chemically resistant thermoplastics for valve prototypes, sensor housings, and fluid-handling components exposed to aggressive media.

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Why mb prototyping for FDM

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Canadian manufacturing, no import friction — all parts manufactured at our Kingston, Ontario facility. No US customs, no duty, no border delays. Typical shipping to anywhere in Canada is 1–3 business days from part completion.

Material selection support — not every application needs PEEK. We assess your temperature, chemical, and mechanical requirements and recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective material — including whether a lower-tier material can meet your spec and save significant cost.

Engineering-led communication — your project is handled by people with manufacturing engineering backgrounds. We read your drawings, understand your tolerances, and flag issues before they become problems.

No minimum order — we process single-part orders. Prototyping workflows are iterative by nature and we're structured to support that.

Fast turnaround — standard lead time is 3–7 business days. Rush options available. We do not queue your job behind large production runs.

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