PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / ENGINEERING

CAD Design for 3D Printing

Need a part but don’t have a 3D model?

We develop an accurate CAD model from your sketch, photograph, dimensions or technical description. We design functional parts, enclosures, mounts, adapters and other items for 3D printing.

Translucent teal part model with a cylindrical centre, four inclined arms and perforated mounting posts on a gridded print preparation plate

CAD engineering visualization

Part model for 3D printing

A model with a central cylindrical body, four arms and mounting holes is shown on a print preparation plate.

Deliverables and review stages are agreed for each project. Manufacturing, testing and external specialists are quoted separately where needed.

Suitable technical requests

  • Mounts, brackets, holders and adapters
  • Enclosures for electronics, sensors and small devices
  • Replacement parts for broken plastic components
  • Templates, jigs and simple production fixtures
  • CAD models from sketches, photographs and dimensions
  • Adaptation of existing STEP/STL models where the source geometry allows

Engineering work

  • Parametric CAD geometry
  • Checks of key dimensions and mating interfaces
  • Manufacturing method, wall thickness, clearances and print orientation considered where applicable
  • STL and/or STEP preparation
  • Editable source model and technical drawing by agreement

What we need to start

A photo, sketch, sample or existing model is enough to start the discussion. Include dimensions, intended use, operating conditions and information about mating components.

Possible deliverables

A finished 3D model and agreed files suited to the selected manufacturing method. Materials, accuracy, fits and physical verification are agreed separately.

Files and handover

STL and/or STEP. Editable source CAD and a technical drawing are available by agreement.

Scope boundaries

Functional mechanical parts and relatively simple items. Complex reconstruction and engineering upgrades belong to Product Redesign & Reverse Engineering; building and testing a prototype belongs to Functional Prototyping. Physical 3D printing is an optional service by separate agreement. Manufacture, delivery and verified tolerances are not included automatically; a trial print and model adjustments may be needed.

HAVE AN ENGINEERING IDEA?

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needs to work.

Tell us what you want to develop. Describe the product’s purpose, key requirements and any source material you have. An idea, sketch, photo or CAD model can be the starting point.

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