3D modeling & drafting
Translate sketches, measurements, and requirements into a digital model. Work through dimensions, interfaces, and the details that make a part fit its intended application.
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3D Design & Printing
From a concept on screen to a part in your hands.
3D printing is most useful when the design starts with how the part will be used. We bring modeling and practical engineering together to develop components, prototypes, and manufacturing aids with attention to fit, function, and the printing process.
Watch the walkthroughIN PRACTICE / PRINT PREPARATION
Before the
first layer.
A finished print starts with the decisions made on screen. This slicer walkthrough takes a closer look at a detailed dinosaur model before it reaches the printer.
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Inspect the shape
View the model from different angles to examine its geometry and orientation.
Look through the layers
Step through the sliced model to reveal the structure inside.
Review the supports
See how supporting geometry relates to the shape being printed.
THE SCOPE
Where we can help.
Functional components
Design brackets, holders, enclosures, and other custom parts around their actual use. Material selection and geometry are considered alongside the loads and environment.
Jigs, fixtures & shop aids
Create practical aids for positioning, organization, assembly, and repeatable tasks. The goal is a useful improvement at the workstation.
Prototype printing & iteration
Use printed prototypes to evaluate fit and function, then refine the design. Print orientation, supports, and manufacturability are part of the design process.
FROM IDEA TO APPLICATION
How we approach the work.
Define the part
Establish the purpose, dimensions, mating surfaces, and conditions the component will encounter.
Model & prototype
Create the design and prepare a print that lets us examine the important details.
Fit, review & refine
Evaluate the result against the requirements and make the next revision where needed.
LET’S TALK THROUGH IT
Start with the problem.
Bring a sketch, a photo, measurements, or the problem the part needs to solve. Let us know where and how it will be used.