3D Printing

Summary: What is 3D Printing?

3D Printing is a manufacturing process which produces physical parts, in a number of different plastic material options. There is no minimum quantity required for 3D Printing: you can make a single one-off part just, or you can make hundreds or even thousands of the same part.

Also known as Rapid Prototyping, this process turns 3D Model files into precise physical objects for use as functional end-use parts, functional prototypes for product development, display pieces, mold patterns and mold tooling, and more.

How to order custom parts

3D printing requires a 3D model in one of these formats: STL, OBJ, STEP/STP, or IGES/IGS. If you have an idea of what you want and no 3D model, we can help you model your design as well. If you have a part that you would like to duplicate, there is the ability to 3D scan the object as well. We have in-house capability to 3D design and have local vendors available to 3D scan as well. All of these are great options to create a 3D model of your part that we can then print.

Material Options for 3D Printing

PETG (Polyethylene terephthalate glycol) is a thermoplastic polyester that provides significant chemical resistance, durability, and heat resistant

Advantages

Strong and Cost-Effective
Food-Safe and Recyclable
Non-Toxic and Odorless Emissions
Chemical and Heat Resistant

Disadvantages

Environmental Issues (Not biodegradable, but is recyclable)

PLA (Polylactic acid) is a is a thermoplastic monomer derived from renewable, organic sources such as corn starch or sugar cane.

Advantages

Environmentally friendly (if disposed of correctly)
Easy to 3D print
Safe for use in applications such as food containers and medical devices
Comes with a wide range of composite and color options to provide different properties and appearances
Can be solvent welded (such as with dichloromethane)

Disadvantages

Low heat resistance
Comparatively low strength
Machine processing can be difficult

How to Order / Production & Delivery

Send Us Your 3D Model Files

If you have 3D Model files ready, email us your 3D model files to krdesignandfab@gmail.com and we will respond to you with a quote. Please make sure to include your Name, Phone Number, Quantity, Color preference and when you need the part. If you need any help, please reach out to us and we can help you through any of the steps.

Production

All parts are made to order and depending on complexity and backlog can take an hour to a couple days. We will let you know in your quote what the lead time is. Some colors may be out of stock, which may add a couple extra days. All of the 3D model files you send to us are checked for errors to ensure you get the best 3D printed model possible.

Pickup or Shipping

You can choose to have your order shipped to your door, or do local pickup in Oak Hills, CA.