Maximum Print Sizes for 3D Printed Parts

Joel Schadegg
Written byJoel Schadegg
Greg Paulsen
Updated byGreg Paulsen
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Published June 8, 2023Updated April 21, 2026
In this article, you'll learn about the build envelopes for each additive manufacturing process we offer.
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We often receive questions from customers regarding the maximum size of a part that can be printed with Xometry's 3D printing service. It’s a great question and the answer depends entirely on the process you decided to use. To help inform your decision please refer to the sections below for the maximum build volumes of each additive process we offer.

3D Printing ProcessMaximum Build VolumeNotes
3D Printing ProcessMaximum Build Volume

13″ x 13″ x 22″

Notes

Glass-filled nylon can extend up to 26" x 15" x 23"

3D Printing ProcessMaximum Build Volume

15" x 11" x 15"

Notes

14" x 11" x 13" is the recommended usable area

3D Printing ProcessMaximum Build Volume

36" x 24" x 36″

Notes

Prototyping PLA build volume is 9.8" x 8.3" x 8.3"

3D Printing ProcessMaximum Build Volume

19.3" x 15.4" x 7.9"

Notes

Pricing and lead-time increase exponentially with Z-height

3D Printing ProcessMaximum Build Volume

29” x 25” x 21”

Notes
  • High resolution prints are limited to 10” x 10” x 10”
  • Formlabs materials are limited to 13.5" x 7.5" x 7.5"
3D Printing ProcessMaximum Build Volume

7.4” x 4.6” x 12.8”

Notes

Parts with dimensions exceeding 4” x 4” x 6” will require manual review

3D Printing ProcessMaximum Build Volume

10" x 10" x 10"

Notes

Build volume may vary slightly between materials

3D Printing ProcessMaximum Build Volume

15" x 10" x 10"

Notes
  • Recommended part size: Less than 4"
  • Parts typically shrink 0.8-2.5% overall

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Joel SchadeggHey, I’m Joel, a technical content writer at Xometry! I have made it my personal mission to help customers like you get the most out of the Xometry experience and achieve success on your projects by leveraging my hands-on experience running machines, processing parts, and ensuring order fulfillment.Read more articles by Joel Schadegg

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