Last updated : 08/20/2024

What is the largest model I can have printed?

• Due to our current selection of machines. We are limited to a MAXIMUM build volume [Length x Width x Height] of 9.8” x 9.8” x 9.8” This will change in the near future!
  

Are 3D Prints Safe for Children?

• Because we have children of our own, this is a great concern to us. Even though we post-process to ensure every 3D Print is free of Sharp Edges, Burrs, Corners, and Points. Unfortunately there’s still the possibility of them. We advise strongly against 3D Prints being used as “Toys” since they contain small chokeable parts.

Are the Materials used in your 3D Prints Safe to handle?

• Yes, everything we print is 100% safe to handle.
  

What is the name of the Material you use?

• We use a variety of materials called “Filament”

Do you have a physical Store Front?

• No we currently do not. Although plans could change in the future as of today we don’t see it being part of our plans

Do you sell anything in Stores?

• YES! We currently have 1 location where we sell a variety of products at. “Find The Path Books” Located in Port Orchard, WA 98366 is our main partnership company that hosts our products!. We change the selection quite often but keep certain products in stock full time. Upon request you can ask them to forward us your idea’s or product request/Order and we can deliver it there for pick up! (Click the links for Store Details, location, events and more!)

What is the most common “Filament”?

• The most common Filament used in 3D Printing is called “PLA - Polylactic acid” PLA is used in a large variety of consumer products such as disposable tableware, cutlery, housings for kitchen appliances and electronics such as laptops and handheld devices, and microwavable trays.

How long does it take to Print something?

• This is our most asked question. Print times can widely vary as to why most 3D business’s can’t specify an exact time. Everything will depend on the model size and the amount of details within it. We like to breakdown time frames of certain models since we’ve precision tuned our print profiles to specific products.

  Here’s our list of common model print time frames : [Times are Estimated based on Mono Color Filament : Times vary base on Filament Type]

  • Articulated Loong Dragon - 24 to 34 Hours (Assemblies Required)

  • The Midgard Serpent - 14 to 20 Hours

  • Articulating Baby Dragon - 6 to 9 Hours

  • The Wizard Dice Tower - 18 to 22 Hours

  • “Cinderwing3D” Mushroom Dice Tower - 12 to 16 Hours

  • Baby Fire Dragon w/ Egg - 13 to 17 Hours

  • “Flexi Factory” T-Rex Skull Keychain - 1 to 3 Hours

    • Custom/Comission Based Projects receive quotes with direct estimates for completion

How long does it take to Model something?

• When it comes to modeling something for 3D printing, the time it takes can vary depending on several factors such as the complexity of the design and the software being used. Simple models with basic shapes and dimensions can be created relatively quickly, often within a few hours. However, more intricate and detailed designs may take days or even weeks to model accurately. It's essential to allocate sufficient time for the modeling process to ensure that the final 3D printed product meets the desired specifications and quality standards at Protospyre

Do you sell Filament/How do I pick the colors or type of plastic I want or need?

• No we currently don’t see a need for us to sell filament directly. As with most companies we order either Directly from the manufacturers or Amazon which provides us the quickest shipping options. We source ONLY the BEST QUALITY Filament for use with our printers and for our customers.

• We do provide every color of the spectrum in PLA (Red, blue, yellow, pink, white, black, etc) We highly suggest heading over to Amazon where you can search the variety of color options available! There’s so many we couldn’t simply provide them all here. Each type of filament will have a select amount of color choices.

  [PolyCarbonate Available in Black, Transparent and White ONLY]

What types of Filaments are there?

• Here is a short list of the popular Filaments we use everyday. You can head over to our “Filament Breakdown” Page (under construction) for a complete teardown on all filament types ranging from common to specialty.

  PLA - Polylactic acid - Made from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane

• NOTE: This material although biodegradable, is based under very strict circumstances and takes years

  PLA SILK - Glossy Polylactic acid - Elastomers that leave your prints looking glossy and gorgeous

  PETG - Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol - Fully recyclable, which reduces waste and the potential negative environmental impact

  PC - Polycarbonate - Extremely durable material although it has high impact-resistance, it has low scratch-resistance

  TPU - Thermoplastic Polyurethane - Many applications, including automotive instrument panels, caster wheels, medical devices, drive belts, footwear, phone cases

  ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - Material used to make the classic LEGO brick! ABS is a hard plastic, it's very scratch-resistant

  ABS-GF - Glass Fiber Reinforced ABS - glass fiber reinforced ABS filament, enhanced in both mechanical and aesthetic properties. Compared with regular ABS -outperforms in strength, stiffness, temperature resistance and dimensional stability

  ASA - Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate - synthetic, amorphous thermoplastic - It is a high impact material that can be used to produce functional parts for automotive applications, electronics, tooling, and more

  PA6-GF - Glass Fiber Reinforced PA6 (Nylon 6) - Built to Last, Dimensional Stability, Exceptional Thermal Properties (up to 182C), Chemical Resistance & Smooth Surface plus available in more color selections to fit applications

  (NEW!) Fiberon

• Note: Descriptions for these materials are directly from manufacturing site and filament TDS which are made publicly available

  PPS-CF10 - Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite - Ultra performance filament with heat deflection temperature over 250°C, chemical resistance to a wide range of acids, alkalines, fuels and solvents. Naturally flame retardant (V0 UL94) incredibly strong with metal-matching stiffness. This filament by Polymaker unlocks astonishing engineering grade performance finally matched with regular high end 3D printers all while still being low-cost and wallet friendly!! Message us for more info!

  PA6-CF20 - 20% Reinforced Carbon Fiber PA6 (Nylon 6) - The carbon fiber reinforcement provides significantly improved stiffness, strength and heat resistance with outstanding layer adhesion thanks to Fiber Adhesion™ Technology. PA6-CF outperforms almost every 3D printing material, offering extreme durability and functionality while featuring a heat deflection temperature of 215°C!

• More to come!