Turn your CAD file into a 3D-printed part
The world of professional 3D printing can be a confusing one to navigate, so we’ve pulled together a simple road map to help you turn a CAD file into a 3D printed part with Prototype Projects.
Step 1: Prepare your CAD file
We prefer STEP files, but can work with STL – just keep an eye on the file size if it’s an STL.
Step 2: Select the 3D printing process
Do you need SLS, SLA, FDM or PolyJet?
If you’re not sure which is the best process for your part, please contact us.
Step 3: Choose your material
See our materials page for more information or contact us.
Step 4: Select the finish level
Do you need Basic, Standard or Detailed?
Go to our finishing page to determine the best finish for your part.
Step 5: Select a dispatch level
We offer four dispatch levels:
- Express | next day dispatch (if quoted before 4.00pm, and ordered before 5.00pm) (this option is not suitable for parts which require a Standard or Detailed finish level)
- Standard | in 3 working days
- Economy | in 5 working days
- Super-Economy | in 10 working days
Visit our ordering page to find out more.
Step 6: Request your quote
Once you have completed Steps 1-5, you are ready to request your quote. Visit our Request a Quote page and complete the online form.
Quote requests received between 8.00am – 4.00pm are responded to the same day (depending on the complexity of requirement). Quote requests received after 4.00pm will be responded to on the following business day.
Can we help?
If you have any queries, at any stage, please get in touch with us via our contact page or call us on 01763 249760. Our team will help and guide you through the process, whether this is your 1st or 100th prototype part!
