Five kinds of print job. Each one is quoted on its own size, material and quantity, and every quote starts with the same inquiry form.
Prints from your file
If you already have a 3D model, this is the quickest route. Send the file details with a note on what the print is for, and the quote covers material, colour, size and how many you need, from one piece to a short run of identical copies.
Send
File type and size (STL, 3MF or OBJ), how big the print should be, and the quantity
Good for
Models you designed, downloaded with permission, or had made for you
Priced by
Material used, print time and quantity
Illustrative image
Replacement and functional parts
The small piece that snapped off a cupboard, a bike, a toy or an appliance often can't be bought on its own. If it can be measured or modelled, it can usually be printed, often in a tougher material than the original.
Send
Photos of the broken part from a few angles, key measurements, and what it attaches to
Good for
Clips, brackets, knobs, mounts, spacers, covers and caps
Worth knowing
Parts that carry load or sit near heat need the right material, which the quote will say
Prototypes
A printed prototype lets you check size, fit and feel before spending on tooling or a larger order. Print a version, try it, adjust the design and print again.
Send
Your design file, the dimensions that matter most, and which revision this is
Good for
Enclosures, test fits, product mock-ups and hand-held concepts
Priced by
Each print is quoted separately, so revisions are priced as they come
Illustrative image
Figures, miniatures and display pieces
Characters, terrain, busts and decorative objects for a shelf, a desk or a game table. Fine detail depends on the model and the scale, so the quote will mention what will and won't show at the size you want.
Send
The model file and the height you want it printed at
Please note
Only files you own or have permission to print
Help getting to a printable file
Not everyone arrives with a model. With a clear sketch, a set of measurements or the original part in hand, you can talk through whether a simple model can be made for printing, and what that would add to the job.
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A sketch with dimensions, photos with a ruler in frame, or a description of the shape
Good for
Simple, measurable parts rather than complex organic shapes
Priced by
Agreed in the quote before any modelling starts
Materials worth asking about
These are the common filaments for desktop printing. Which ones are available, and in which colours, is confirmed in each quote.
PLA
Easy to print with crisp detail. A good fit for models, figures and indoor parts. It softens in heat, so it's a poor choice for a hot car or near a stove.
PETG
Tougher and more heat- and moisture-tolerant than PLA. Better for functional parts, brackets and things that live outdoors.
TPU
Flexible and rubbery. Used for bumpers, grips, gaskets and protective covers.
How a quote is worked out
There's no fixed price list. Each job is quoted on what it takes to print, which mostly comes down to these:
Material
How much filament the part uses, and which kind.
Print time
Bigger, taller or finer prints spend longer on the printer.
Supports
Overhangs need support material that has to be removed afterwards.