01 · 1 to 5 parts
Prototype
Upload the file and see the exact price in seconds. Check fit and function in the real material before you commit to more.
- —Instant price from a real slice
- —Ready in 2–3 business days
- —Orders from $20
3D Printing · FDM
FDM 3D printing service, from one prototype to production runs.
The same process, materials and settings whether you need one part or several hundred. No tooling and no minimum order. 3D printed in the USA and shipped to all 50 states.
- Process
- FDM / fused filament
- Build volume
- 340 × 320 × 340 mm
- Layer height
- 0.12 to 0.24 mm
- Materials in stock
- 9, PETG to carbon-fiber nylon
- Colors
- Up to 7 per order, one per part
- Quantity
- 1 to 100 priced online · larger runs by quote
- Turnaround
- 2–3 business days standard
- Files
- STL · 3MF · OBJ · STEP, up to 250 MB
Spec sheet · FDM
One part or a full run
Start where you are. Most production jobs begin as a single prototype ordered the same way. See how production runs and reorders work, or shipping across the Southwest.
02 · Up to 100 parts
Short run
Change the quantity on the quote page and the price per part drops: setup is charged once and copies are laid out together on each print plate.
- —Priced online, no waiting on a person
- —Ship date shown before you pay
- —Same file and settings for every copy
03 · 100 parts and up
Production run
Send the file and the quantity. A person lays the run out on plates, prices it from that layout and gives you a schedule with the quote.
- —Split deliveries and repeat orders
- —Purchase orders and invoicing for approved accounts
- —Reorder later with no tooling to store
How a run works
Step 01
Upload and price
Send an STL, 3MF, OBJ or STEP. The price comes from slicing your actual model in the material you choose.
Step 02
Approve a first part
Order one, or a handful, and test it. Changing the design between batches costs nothing because there is no mold.
Step 03
Run the batch
Every copy prints from the same file, material and settings as the part you approved.
Step 04
Pack and ship
Shipped to all 50 states at the actual carrier rate, with tracking.
Why print a production run
- No tooling
- There is no mold to pay for or wait on. The first part costs the same to set up as the hundredth.
- No minimum
- Order 1, 12 or 400. Print what you can sell or install now and reorder when you need more.
- Change it any time
- A revised file is a new batch, not a new tool. Good for products that are still moving.
- Real engineering plastics
- ASA for sun, ABS for heat, TPU for flex, carbon-fiber nylon for stiff, load-bearing parts.
Materials on the shelf
- PETGTough · Everyday default
- PETG MatteMatte · Widest color range
- TPU 95AFlexible · Rubber-like
- TPU 90ASofter · Grippy
- ABSHeat-tolerant · Sands and paints well
- ASASun-stable · Built for outdoors
- PETG-CFStiff · Matte carbon finish
- PA6-CFStiff · Light · Load-bearing
- PAHT-CFHottest spots · Highest strength
Prices, colors in stock and ratings are on the FDM materials page. Other plastics, including PC and high-temperature PEEK and ULTEM, are quoted per job.
Quality
What we check on every order
General tolerance is ±0.5% with a lower limit of ±0.5 mm; small features are typically within ±0.2 mm. FDM parts show light layer lines; that is normal for the process.
Check 01
File check before printing
Every file is sliced with the settings for your material before we quote it, so thin walls, missing geometry and parts that are too big show up before you pay.
Check 02
First part approval on runs
For runs of 50 parts or more we print one part and send you photos, or the part itself, to approve before the batch starts.
Check 03
Dry material
Nylon, carbon-fiber blends and TPU absorb moisture, so they are dried before printing to keep layers bonded and surfaces clean.
Check 04
Every part looked at
Each part is checked by eye before packing: layer bonding, warping, stringing and surface defects. Supports are removed completely.
Check 05
Critical dimensions measured
Tell us which dimensions matter and we measure them with calipers before the order ships.
Check 06
Reprint if we got it wrong
If a part has a print defect that is our fault, send a photo within 48 hours of delivery and we reprint it at no charge.
FDM production FAQ
Can 3D printing be used for production parts?
Yes. FDM is a good fit for runs from a few parts to several hundred: brackets, mounts, housings, jigs, enclosures and replacement parts. There is no tooling, so the cost per part is steady and you can reorder or revise the design at any time.
How many parts can I order?
Up to 100 of a part is priced instantly on the quote page. For larger runs, send the file and quantity through the business quote form and a person will price it from a real layout of your copies on print plates.
Does the price per part go down with quantity?
Yes. The setup fee is charged once per order and copies are printed together on each plate, so the price per part falls as the quantity rises. The quote page shows the new price as soon as you change the quantity.
How long does a production run take?
Single parts and small batches are ready in 2–3 business days. Larger runs depend on print time per part; your quote shows the ship date before you pay, and runs over 100 parts get a schedule with the quote.
How does printing compare with injection molding?
Printing needs no mold, so there is no tooling cost, often $50,000 or more for a production mold, and no months of waiting; your first parts ship in days. It is the fastest way to launch, to bridge the gap while a mold is made, and to supply steady demand in the hundreds without holding stock.
Can I pay with a purchase order?
Card payment is online at checkout. Purchase orders and invoicing are available for approved business accounts; ask through the business quote form.
Price your part now, or send us the run.
Up to 100 parts are priced on the spot. For more, tell us the quantity and we will come back with a price and a schedule.