Keerthika Technologies,
2-39/1/B, Beside DENA
Bank, Gowthami nagar,
Chandanagar, Hyderabad,
India - 500050
Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) uses raw polymer pellets to produce large, engineering-grade parts at up to 50–85% lower material cost than filament. Powered by our GF500 platform, Garuda3D delivers industrial-scale prints with unmatched material freedom.
Pellet 3D printing uses low-cost plastic granules instead of expensive filament, enabling the production of large-scale parts at significantly lower material costs and much higher deposition rates. It is ideal for manufacturing prototypes, molds, tooling, fixtures, and functional components that would otherwise be expensive or time-consuming to produce using traditional methods.
FGF unlocks capabilities that filament-based printing simply cannot match — from raw material economics to part scale and material diversity.
Raw polymer pellets cost a fraction of filament. For large parts and production runs, FGF dramatically reduces input costs while using the same engineering-grade polymers.
Print parts up to 500×500×500mm in a single run. Ideal for automotive jigs, industrial tooling, large-scale prototypes, and architectural models that exceed filament printer limits.
Pellet extruders deliver significantly higher deposition rates than filament systems. Reduce per-part print time on large geometries while maintaining dimensional accuracy.
Use PPGF, PPCF, glass-filled Nylon, and other high-performance compounds direct from commodity pellet stock — materials often unavailable as filament at all.
Granulate material is loaded directly into the hopper — no spool tangling, no moisture damage from long spools. Unused material is sealed and reused across jobs.
Our in-house GF500 pellet 3D printer is designed, built, and tested in Hyderabad. Every part produced through our service runs on hardware we know inside-out.
Five steps from CAD upload to delivered component — transparent, fast, and engineer-led.
Submit your STL, STEP, or OBJ file via our quote form. Include material preferences and tolerances.
Our engineers review for printability, wall thickness, support strategy, and material suitability.
Receive a detailed quote with material cost, lead time, and post-processing options within 24 hours.
Parts are sliced and queued on the GF500. Pellet material is dried, loaded, and printing begins.
Dimensional inspection, support removal, and finishing — then packaged and shipped pan-India.
Industrial customers buy solutions, not features. Here are real parts we produce across sectors — all made possible by FGF's large build volume and material versatility.
Not sure which technology fits your project? This table covers the key trade-offs at a glance.
| Parameter | Pellet (FGF) | Filament (FFF) |
|---|---|---|
| Material Cost | Very Low | High |
| Build Size | Large (up to 500mm+) | Medium (typically ≤300mm) |
| Print Speed | High (3–10× deposition rate) | Moderate |
| Material Availability | Excellent — any commodity pellet | Limited to available spools |
| Surface Resolution | Coarser (0.3–2mm layers) | Finer (0.1–0.4mm layers) |
| Ideal For | Large parts, tooling, molds | Small, detailed parts |
| Material Waste | Minimal — sealed pellet bags | Spool offcuts & tangling |
You've seen the claim. Here are two real-world examples showing what pellet printing actually saves your project.
This page isn't just about technology — it's about who you're trusting with your parts. Here's what makes Garuda3D different from a generic service bureau.
The GF500 is designed and built by Garuda3D in Hyderabad. We know every component — there's no outsourcing to a third-party machine we don't control.
8+ years manufacturing 3D printers means we understand the hardware at a level most service providers never reach. That expertise translates directly to better prints.
Our team reviews your geometry for printability, recommends materials, and can optimize designs for FGF — not just click-and-print your file.
From commodity PLA to glass-filled PPGF and carbon-filled PPCF — we run the full range of engineering pellet materials, with custom compounds available on request.
Located in Chandanagar, Hyderabad. No middlemen, no mystery locations — your parts are printed and quality-checked here and shipped pan-India.
All materials sourced from certified pellet stock. Custom compounds and recycled pellets available on request.
| Parameter | FGF / Pellet Capability |
|---|---|
| Technology | Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) |
| Max Build Volume | 500 × 500 × 500 mm |
| Layer Height | 0.3 mm – 2.0 mm |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.8 mm, 1.2 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm |
| Dimensional Accuracy | ± 0.5 mm or ± 0.1% of dimension |
| Materials | PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, PPGF, PPCF, HIPS, GPPS, Nylon, Custom |
| Lead Time (Standard) | 2–5 Business Days |
| Lead Time (Express) | Same Day / Next Day (enquire) |
| Surface Finish | As-printed or sanded; primer on request |
| Supports | Yes (breakaway) |
| File Formats | STL, STEP, OBJ, 3MF |
| Min Order | 1 part |
FGF printing's scale and material diversity makes it the right choice across a wide range of sectors.
Jigs, fixtures, end-of-arm tooling, and large interior mockups. PPGF and ABS pellets for structural rigidity.
Ground support equipment, cabin interior prototypes, and structural test components at large scale.
Large-format scale models, façade samples, and spatial planning aids in materials that can be painted and finished.
Experimental geometries and test specimens using custom pellet compounds unavailable as commercial filament.
Large surgical planning models, prosthetic blanks, and enclosure prototypes. Biocompatible pellets available.
PPCF pellets for ESD-safe housings, battery tray prototypes, and large thermal management components.
Large sculptural forms, exhibition props, and retail display fixtures that exceed standard printer envelopes.
Short-run production jigs, custom packaging inserts, and process tooling at filament-impossible unit economics.
Pellet 3D printing (also called FGF — Fused Granulate Fabrication) extrudes raw polymer pellets directly through a heated screw extruder to build up parts layer by layer. Unlike filament printing, it uses commodity plastic granules, which are dramatically cheaper and available in a far wider range of engineering grades.
Material savings of 50–85% are typical when switching from filament to pellet for the same polymer. For example, a large prototype housing that costs ₹18,000 in filament can be produced for approximately ₹3,200 in pellets — a saving of ₹14,800 on a single part. Savings scale significantly for larger or higher-quantity jobs.
Our GF500 pellet printer supports a build volume of 500 × 500 × 500 mm, allowing for very large single-piece prints. Parts exceeding this envelope can be printed in sections and bonded or mechanically assembled.
We stock PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, PPGF (glass-filled PP), PPCF (carbon-filled PP), HIPS, GPPS, and Polyamide/Nylon pellets. Custom or proprietary compounds can be qualified on request — simply supply or specify your pellet grade and our engineers will assess compatibility.
Yes. FGF parts in ABS, PETG, Nylon, and PPGF can be CNC machined, drilled, tapped, and turned after printing. This is common for functional tooling and fixtures where critical dimensions or threaded features are required.
Yes. Metal inserts, threaded hardware, and embedded components can be paused-in during the print process. Alternatively, heat-set or press-fit inserts can be added post-print.
For many applications — yes. FGF parts in ABS, PPGF, PPCF, and Nylon are used directly as production jigs, fixtures, molds, and functional enclosures.
Automotive, aerospace, architecture, manufacturing, electronics/EV, medical, and research institutions benefit significantly from pellet printing.
We accept STL, STEP, OBJ, and 3MF files. STEP is preferred for assemblies or when dimensional accuracy is critical.
Yes. If you supply or specify a custom pellet grade — including recycled post-industrial pellets, proprietary blends, or experimental compounds — we can assess printability and qualify the material on our GF500.
Our engineers are available to review your geometry, recommend materials, and provide a free DFM assessment before you commit to an order.
✉ info@garuda3d.com 📞 +91-8297118877 📞 +91-8498991166 📍 Chandanagar, Hyderabad — 500050 Submit a Quote RequestReliable large-format pellet extrusion platform designed for cost-effective manufacturing, tooling, prototyping, and functional part production using engineering-grade thermoplastic pellets. Ideal for workshops, research labs, educational institutes, and industrial applications.
High-performance large-scale pellet printing solution built for manufacturing oversized components, molds, patterns, tooling, and production-grade prototypes. Engineered for continuous operation, higher throughput, and industrial-scale additive manufacturing using thermoplastic granules.
