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We provide industrial 3D printing for rapid prototyping, custom jigs, spare parts and low batch components. Explore materials, printing technologies and how additive manufacturing speeds up your rubber & plastic product development. 1.3D printed custom industrial parts, including carbon fiber nylon, ASA and PETG functional components 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, builds parts layer by layer directly from your CAD files. Unlike injection molding or rubber compression molding, it requires no expensive tooling and has no strict MOQ. It has become a perfect complement to our rubber and plastic molding services for engineers who need fast verification and custom small-batch parts.   2.Industrial 3D printer working on functional prototype for product validation FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) Cost-effective for jigs, fixtures, enclosures and structural prototypes. Available materials: PLA, PETG, ASA, PA6-CF carbon fiber filled nylon. Good impact resistance and easy post-processing. SLA (Stereolithography) High-resolution, smooth surface finish. Ideal for detailed aesthetic prototypes, small precision parts and master patterns for silicone molding. SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) Strong, durable nylon parts without supports. Great for end-use functional spare parts, complex structures with undercuts and internal channels.   3.Comparison chart: 3D printing, injection molding and rubber compression molding for manufacturing selection Core Benefits for Your Project ✅ Zero mold cost, fast design iteration ✅ Support complex geometry: internal channels, lattice, deep undercuts hard for CNC or molding ✅ Flexible quantity: 1 piece prototype to small batch production ✅ Short lead time, usually 2–4 working days after CAD confirmation ✅ Works together with our rubber molding: print prototype first, then open mold after validation   4.Engineer checking 3D printed prototype against original CAD drawing before mass molding Typical Applications 🔹 Product prototypes & design verification  🔹 Custom jigs, fixtures and inspection tooling for our molding workshop 🔹 Low-volume replacement spare parts, discontinued components 🔹 Master patterns for silicone / rubber casting 🔹 Custom automotive, hydraulic and equipment non-standard plastic parts Limitations to Know 3D printing is not a replacement for high-volume molding. Unit cost rises sharply for large quantities. Layer lines may appear on FDM parts, and some high-temperature / chemical-resistant materials have limited options. For mass orders, we will recommend switching to injection or rubber compression molding for better cost efficiency.   5.Post-processing of 3D printed parts: sanding, vapor smoothing and surface finishing We provide full post-processing options: support removal, sanding, painting, vapor smoothing, and assembly. Send us your STEP / STL file and requirements, we will advise the best technology and material for your target.    

FFKM (Perfluoroelastomer) is the top-tier high-performance elastomer for critical sealing. Explore its properties, industrial applications and custom molded FFKM rubber parts for harsh working conditions.   1.FFKM molded rubber seals and O-rings for extreme chemical and high-temperature sealing   FFKM, short for perfluoroelastomer, stands as the highest-grade fluoroelastomer available for rubber sealing components. With a fully fluorinated molecular structure, it delivers chemical resistance close to PTFE while retaining the elastic sealing property of rubber — a performance advantage that standard FKM, HNBR, EPDM and silicone cannot match. It works reliably across a wide operating temperature range, typically from -20°C up to 320°C, resisting nearly all solvents, concentrated acids, alkalis, fuels, steam and plasma. That is why engineers select FFKM when seal failure would trigger costly downtime or safety hazards.    2.FFKM seal installed on process equipment for high-purity and corrosive media service   In rubber product manufacturing, FFKM is commonly processed via compression molding into precision parts: - O-rings - Gaskets & face seals - Diaphragms - Custom profiled molded rubber components - Seals for vacuum and plasma systems   Major application sectors: ✅ Semiconductor & wafer processing (low outgassing, plasma-resistant grades) ✅ Oil & gas downhole tools ✅ Chemical reactors, pumps and valves ✅ Pharmaceutical & high-purity processing ✅ Aerospace and aviation sealing ✅ High-temperature automotive powertrain systems   3.Performance comparison: FFKM vs FKM for sealing selection   A key downside of FFKM is its much higher raw material and molding cost. It is not a general-purpose rubber. It is a mission-critical solution reserved for environments where cheaper elastomers swell, crack or lose sealing quickly.   4.Custom compression molding of FFKM rubber parts per customer drawings   We offer custom FFKM rubber molding service, supporting different hardness grades, cleanroom compounds and compliance options such as FDA, semiconductor low-contamination grades. Send us your drawing or specification for a quotation.