CAD file into a 3D printed part - Prototype Projects

CAD file to 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 us.

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Talk to us about your next prototype project.

Of course, we appreciate that it can be easier to ask someone for help and advice. If we can help, please contact us on 01763 249760.

Turn your CAD file into a 3D-printed part

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, Polyjet or Figure 4? If you’re not sure which is the best process for your part, please contact us.

Step 3: Choose your material

We offer a wide range of materials, depending on the technology being used. See our materials page for details.

Step 4: Select the finish level

Which finish do you need: Basic, Standard or Detailed? Go to our finishing page to determine the best finish for your part.

Step 5: Select a service level

Our service levels are designed to help you meet tight timescales or economy budgets. We offer four service levels:

Go to the Service Levels page for more information.

Step 6: Request your quote

Once you have completed Steps 1-5, you are ready to request your quote. Click the Request a Quote button below to expand the quote form. If you still need help with your CAD file, please contact us.

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.

Dispatch service levels

We offer a range of service levels for 3D Printing and CNC Machining.

We never compromise on quality, so these service levels are designed to help you meet tight timescales or economy budgets.

Finishing options

We offer a range of finishing options on 3D printed parts. Please visit our Finishing page for more information.

FINISHING

Take the tour

We encourage our customers to visit our prototyping bureau in Royston so we can show our full range of services and answer any questions you may have about your next project. If you would like to arrange a tour, please contact us.

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3D Printing

Next day dispatch: we offer a next day dispatch service for SLA, SLS, FDM, Polyjet and Figure 4 3D printed parts. All final data for our Express Service Level is required by 4.30pm to guarantee next working day dispatch.

Super-economy: use our My 3D AM service for instant quoting and ordering of SLS and SLA parts which are not urgent.

Quote requests: we process all quote requests and orders between 8.00am and 5.00pm on business days. Quote requests received between 8.00am and 4.00pm are usually responded to on the same day. This does, however, depend on the complexity of the requirement. Quote requests received after 4.00pm will be responded to on the following business day.

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Upload your files

Please add up to 10 files. Please note, for security reasons, we do not accept zip or RAR attachments. We prefer STEP files, but will accept STL files. If you need to send us large files, please email them to us at office@prototypeprojects.com or call us on 01763 249760

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CNC Machining

Express dispatch: for CNC Machined parts for dispatch in 3 working days, subject to criteria. All final data for our Express Service Level is required by 4.30pm to guarantee next working day dispatch. We also offer Standard, Economy and Super-Economy service levels.

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Please add up to three files (e.g. your 3D model and up to two supporting documents) for this part. Please note, for security reasons, we do not accept zip or RAR attachments. We prefer STEP and IGES files. If you need to send us large files, please email them to us at office@prototypeprojects.com or call us on 01763 249760