What's 3D Printing?
Imagine a tiny, high precision robotic arm holding a hot glue gun. Instead of printing flat lines of ink, it draws a shape, waits a split second for it to harden and then draws another layer right on top of it.
By stacking thousands of these paper-thin layers, it builds a solid, physical object from the ground up.
What Materials We Use
We believe in creating without the footprint. That’s why we primarily use PLA (Polylactic Acid). Unlike traditional plastics derived from petroleum, PLA is made from fermented plant starch—most commonly corn. It’s a renewable resource that allows us to turn plants into prototypes.
When your project needs a little extra “muscle,” we turn to PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol). You’re likely already familiar with this material—it’s the same plastic used to make water bottles and food containers—but optimized for high-strength 3D printing.
Are You Ready? Lets Get Started
Want something from our store? Click here and browse our collection of expertly designed products.
Do you already have a file? Great! Send your file over to info@the3dfox.co.uk with as much information as possible (preferred material, colour, and any specific requirements).
Have you found something online? Found a cool design on Thingiverse, Printables, or Cults3D? Click here and fill out our contact form, We’ll check the license and let you know the cost to bring it to life.
I just have an idea: No problem. We offer basic 3D modelling services to help turn your concept into a printable reality. Click here and fill out our contact form and we will be happy to help.
How The Process Works?
A brief walkthough of the journey of a idea to a physical object:
The Digital Blueprint
We start by designing your idea with a 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software.
Slicing
We then import the model into the printing software which slices it into hundreds of horizontal layers.
The Build
The printer follows those slices like a roadmap, depositing material layer by layer.
Post-Processing
We clean, sand or treat the part to ensure it meets your specific finish requirements.