# ply

> ply is an online 3D printing service: upload a 3D file, see an instant price, and get plastic (FDM) or resin parts printed in ply's own production facility, checked by an engineer before printing and shipped anywhere in the United States.

ply (plyparts.com) is an ADD ASTRA® company. Prices are instant from the customer's own 3D file on the price page; they aren't listed on any page.
Contact: orders@plyparts.com

## About
- [About ply](https://www.plyparts.com/about): who runs ply, what it prints, how pricing, quality checks and shipping work
- [FAQ](https://www.plyparts.com/resources/faq): ordering, files, payment, engineer review, shipping, returns
- [How to get something 3D printed](https://www.plyparts.com/resources/how-to-get-something-3d-printed): options without a 3D printer, step by step
- [No 3D file?](https://www.plyparts.com/resources/no-3d-file): four ways to get a part printed without a file
- [PLA vs PETG vs ASA](https://www.plyparts.com/resources/pla-vs-petg-vs-asa): which plastic for indoor, working and outdoor parts
- [How 3D printing is priced](https://www.plyparts.com/resources/3d-printing-cost): what sets the price and how to lower it
- [ply in ChatGPT and Claude](https://www.plyparts.com/ai): price and order 3D-printed parts from a chat (connector: https://www.plyparts.com/mcp)

## Services
- [Get a price](https://www.plyparts.com/): upload STL, STEP, IGES, OBJ, 3MF, PLY or GLB (3D scans) and see the price and arrival date
- [Plastic (FDM) 3D printing](https://www.plyparts.com/services/fdm-3d-printing)
- [Resin 3D printing](https://www.plyparts.com/services/resin-3d-printing)
- [Multi-color 3D printing](https://www.plyparts.com/services/multi-color-3d-printing): 3MF projects from Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer and PrusaSlicer printed as set up (painted colors, several materials per print, the file's settings)
- [Finishing](https://www.plyparts.com/services/finishing): sanding and coatings for resin parts
- [For business](https://www.plyparts.com/business): production runs (capacity for 10,000+ parts a week), volume pricing built in, company accounts, specialty plastics (PC Space Grade: ESD-safe, low outgassing; flame-retardant; high-temperature), finishing, hardware sourcing and heat-set inserts, printed in-house
- [Parts Builder](https://www.plyparts.com/make): make plates, brackets, spacers and boxes without a 3D file

## Plastics
- [All materials](https://www.plyparts.com/materials)
- [PLA](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pla): General purpose, great surface finish
- [Metal PLA](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pla-metal): Real metal powder in PLA: heavy, cast-metal look; sand, polish or patina it
- [Wood PLA](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pla-wood): Real wood fibers in PLA: matte, woody look; sand and stain it
- [PETG](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/petg): Tougher, handles heat, water & sun
- [TPU](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/tpu): Flexible & rubbery: gaskets, bumpers, grips (black)
- [ABS](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/abs): Tough & heat resistant, the classic engineering plastic (black)
- [ASA](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/asa): Like ABS, but outdoor-rated: won't fade or yellow in sun
- [Polycarbonate (PC)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pc): Very impact resistant, holds up to heat (black)
- [Nylon CF (PA6-CF)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pa-cf): Carbon fiber nylon: stiff, strong, lightweight (black)
- [TPU-GF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/tpu-gf): Glass fiber TPU: flexible but firmer, holds its shape & size better (black)
- [PET-CF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pet-cf): Carbon fiber PET: stiff, strong & stays flat on large parts
- [PET-GF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pet-gf): Glass fiber PET: rigid, very dimensionally stable
- [PPA-GF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/ppa-gf): High-temp glass fiber nylon: engine bays & hot fluids (black)
- [PPS-CF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pps-cf): Extreme heat & chemical resistance, flame retardant (black)
- [PLA-Aero](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pla-aero): Foaming lightweight PLA: very light parts for RC planes, props & cosplay
- [PEBA](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/peba): Springy, tough flexible: bounces back better than TPU
- [PEBA Air](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/peba-lw): Foaming PEBA: soft, light & springy cushioning (black)
- [TPU Air](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/tpu-air): Foaming TPU: very soft & light, for padding and grips (black)
- [PETG V0 (Flame-Retardant PETG)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/petg-v0-flame-retardant-petg): Flame-retardant PETG that stops burning on its own, good for electronics cases
- [PVB (Smoothable Clear)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pvb-smoothable-clear): Clear plastic that turns glossy and glass-like after a wipe with rubbing alcohol
- [ASA-GF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/asa-gf): Glass fiber ASA: stiff, heat- and sun-resistant for outdoor and car parts
- [PC Space Grade (ESD-safe PC)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pc-space-grade-esd-safe-pc): Carbon-filled polycarbonate: anti-static, heat resistant & low outgassing for electronics
- [ASA-CF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/asa-cf): Carbon fiber ASA: stiff, matte, sun- and weather-proof for outdoor parts
- [ABS-FR (Flame Retardant)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/abs-fr-flame-retardant): Flame-retardant ABS: puts itself out within seconds, great for electronics enclosures
- [ABS-CF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/abs-cf): Carbon fiber ABS: very stiff, light, matte black parts that handle heat up to ~85 °C
- [ABS-GF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/abs-gf): Glass fiber ABS: stiff, heat-resistant parts with a matte finish that hides layer lines
- [PPA-CF](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/ppa-cf): Carbon fiber high-temp nylon: very stiff, strong, matte black, handles oil & chemicals

## Resins
- [Standard Resin · Grey (PARP10)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/parp10): Paintable grey: miniatures, models & fit checks
- [Standard Resin · Black (PAS10)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pas10): Looks like molded plastic once sanded & coated
- [Tough (PAU20)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pau20): Polycarbonate-like: strongest resin, stiff & impact resistant (black)
- [Wear-Resistant (PAWR10)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pawr10): Hard, slippery surface for joints, sliding & repeated use
- [High-Temp (PAH10)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pah10): Rigid, holds shape up to 110 °C
- [Clear (PAT10)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pat10): Acrylic-like clarity, resists yellowing
- [Tooling (PAH270)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pah270): Low-volume injection molds, to 270 °C (white)
- [Elastic (PAE10)](https://www.plyparts.com/materials/pae10): Soft rubber-like resin, Shore 49A (translucent)

## Policies
- [Terms](https://www.plyparts.com/terms)
- [Privacy](https://www.plyparts.com/privacy)
- [Refunds and returns](https://www.plyparts.com/returns)