3D Printing in Instrumentation: Enclosures, Fixtures, and Small Batches

Protype CD400 / CD400HT + FILOABSABS PCPA12 CFTPU
3D Printing in Instrumentation: Enclosures, Fixtures, and Small Batches

Instrument enclosures, sensor mounts, PCB test fixtures, and small batches of housings without a mould.

Typical jobs

01

Enclosure prototype

An ABS enclosure checks how the board, display, and connectors fit. Problems are fixed in the model and the next version is printed.

02

Short run for product variants

Controller housings with different connector layouts, in ABS PC. A mould for each variant never pays off at these volumes.

03

PCB test fixture

A nest with pogo-pin holes for each PCB revision, in PA12 CF.

04

Handheld instrument housing

A rigid ABS body with soft TPU grip zones in one part, printed on the two IDEX heads.

When not to print

  • Runs of hundreds or thousands of housings: moulding is cheaper.
  • Enclosures with a stated IP rating: the sealing of a printed wall has to be proven by testing.
  • Tight-tolerance fits: these are checked on the first part or finished by machining.

Materials

ABSABS PCPCPA12 CFASATPU A95PVAPEI 9085

Print and drying settings are in the materials catalogue.

Equipment

Enclosures and fixtures are printed on the CD400: two IDEX heads and a chamber up to 90 °C. PEI 9085 parts need the CD400HT.

FAQ

Have an enclosure or fixture to print?

Send a drawing and we will suggest a printer and material.

Application areas

What parts different industries print

Industries Protype printers are suited for

01

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Applications

Jigs, gearboxes, brackets.

What it gives

Tooling is printed in the shop, without ordering from a subcontractor.

02

Architecture

Architecture

Applications

Building models, facades, landscapes.

What it gives

Clients see a physical model before ground is broken — approvals happen faster.

03

Railway

Railway

Applications

Fasteners, sensor housings, cable channels.

What it gives

The spare part prints on site instead of waiting for the warehouse.

04

Medical

Medical

Applications

Anatomical models, medical device housing prototypes.

What it gives

Models from CT and MRI data, with no molds.

05

Education & R&D

Education & R&D

Applications

Fixtures, gears, trays.

What it gives

A new prototype variant — the same day.

06

Aerospace

Aerospace

Applications

Covers, ducts, fasteners.

What it gives

Complex lightweight geometry without milling.

07

Petrochemicals

Petrochemicals

Applications

Mechanisms, housings, training models.

What it gives

Material and shape are checked before ordering production tooling.

08

Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding

Applications

Supports, gaskets, small hardware.

What it gives

Parts print at the shipyard instead of waiting for a supplier.

Don't see your industry?

Send a drawing or describe the part — we'll tell you whether 3D printing suits it.

We'll calculate the savingsfrom 3D printingfor your production

We'll evaluate your parts, compare with your current method, and show where 3D printing is more cost-effective.

  • Cost comparison: current method vs 3D printing
  • Which parts and tooling are worth switching
  • Material and equipment recommendations

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