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Made around your project

Printed for the job it has to do.

FDM printing builds a part from melted plastic filament, laid down layer by layer. It is the practical side of 3D printing: tough, economical and suited to bigger objects, working prototypes and parts that will be handled, fitted or put under load. Send a CAD or mesh file, or a sketch with measurements. We look at what the part has to do, then discuss the material, orientation, wall thickness and infill that suit it. UK delivery and international projects can be arranged with your quote.

Two hands passing a black 3D-printed functional part

What we can help with

Practical parts, properly printed.

  1. 01

    Built to be used

    Brackets, housings, fixtures, replacement parts and working prototypes. Tell us about loads, heat and fit so the part is printed for its real job.

  2. 02

    A material for the job

    Filaments differ in strength, stiffness, heat resistance and flexibility. PLA and PETG are common starting points; we discuss which material suits your part before anything is printed.

  3. 03

    Prototypes to small batches

    Print one to test the fit, adjust the design, then repeat it for a short run. Larger objects can be printed in sections and joined.

Where FDM earns its place

Big models, working parts and everyday things.

A white 3D-printed T. rex skull held in one hand
Large figures and display models
A white architectural model with tiny scale figures beside it
Architectural models
3D-printed gears, a differential and a fan impeller
Gears and mechanisms, in tougher plastics
Drawers fitted with colourful 3D-printed organiser trays
Organisers and inserts, made to fit
A ribbed 3D-printed lamp on a small table beside a potted cactus
Plant pots and lamps
A table of small 3D-printed toys and figures
Toys

No file yet?

Found a model online? We’ll print it.

You do not need to design anything yourself. Plenty of ready-made models are shared online, and we are happy to print one you found somewhere else. These are good places to start.

Just send us the link or a screenshot. Paste the link into your enquiry or attach the screenshot, and tell us the size and quantity you need.

Send us the link ↗

A paid model has to be bought first, and some are licensed for personal printing only. We check that with you before we quote.

From file to finished part

How your part takes shape

  1. 1

    Send the file or the problem

    Share a STEP, STL or OBJ file, or a sketch with measurements, plus the quantity and how the part will be used.

  2. 2

    Agree material and settings

    We review the geometry, strength needs and tolerances, then quote with the material and finish agreed.

  3. 3

    Print, check and deliver

    Parts are printed, cleaned of supports and checked against the brief before collection or delivery.

FDM or resin?

Pick the process for what the piece has to do.

Not sure which one you need? Answer three quick questions below, or tell us what the part is for when you ask for a quote.

Three questions, one recommendation

Question 1 of 3

What is the piece for?

Resin

Best for
Miniatures, figurines, busts, display models and masters for moulding
Surface
Smooth, holding very fine detail
Strength
Crisp, but less suited to parts that take knocks or load
Choose it when
The detail is the point
Explore resin 3D printing ↗

A few useful answers

Before we get started

What is the difference between FDM and resin printing?

FDM prints melted filament and suits practical, larger and tougher parts, usually at a lower cost. Resin cures liquid resin and suits small, highly detailed models with a smoother surface. Tell us what the part is for and we will recommend one.

Can you print a replacement for a broken part?

Often, yes. Send photographs, measurements and what the part does. If there is no 3D file, the modelling work can be included in your quote.

Will the layer lines show?

Some texture is part of the process. Orientation and print settings affect how visible it is, and sanding, filling and painting can be added where the surface matters.

How much does FDM printing cost?

It depends on size, material, strength requirements, quantity and finish. Send the file or references for a project-specific price and lead time.

Some photographs are from Unsplash, by Tom Claes, ZMorph All-in-One 3D Printers, Jakub Żerdzicki, Minku Kang, Osman Talha Dikyar, Fernando Andrade, Snapmaker 3D Printer, EProjets Lab and Locanam 3D Printing.