3D Printing for Mechanical Engineering: Tooling, Prototypes, and Small Batches

Protype CD400 / CD400HT + FILOPA12 CFABS PCABSPA6PA12
3D Printing for Mechanical Engineering: Tooling, Prototypes, and Small Batches

Assembly and inspection tooling, machine spare parts, assembly prototypes, and small batches without a mould.

Typical jobs

01

Jig for a new size

A locating jig or assembly template in PA12 CF. If the fit is off, the designer edits the model and prints the next version.

02

Machine spare part

A guide, cover, or bracket for an imported machine, reproduced from a sample or measurements in ABS PC. The model is kept for the next breakdown.

03

Assembly prototype before metal

A full-size ABS assembly checks layout, fastener access, and cable routing before machining is ordered.

04

Small batch of clamps

A few dozen identical clamps or locators in PA6, where a mould would never pay off.

When not to print

  • Load-bearing parts that need the strength and stiffness of metal.
  • Mating surfaces with tight tolerances: these are finished by machining.
  • Runs in the thousands: moulding is cheaper.
  • Assemblies that run hotter than the plastic's service temperature.

Materials

PA12 CFPA6PA12ABS PCABSPETG GF10TPU A95

Print and drying settings are in the materials catalogue.

Equipment

Tooling and spare parts are printed on the CD400: two IDEX heads and a chamber up to 90 °C.

FAQ

Need tooling or a spare part?

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

Architecture

Architecture

Applications

Building models, facades, landscapes.

What it gives

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

02

Railway

Railway

Applications

Fasteners, sensor housings, cable channels.

What it gives

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

03

Medical

Medical

Applications

Anatomical models, medical device housing prototypes.

What it gives

Models from CT and MRI data, with no molds.

04

Education & R&D

Education & R&D

Applications

Fixtures, gears, trays.

What it gives

A new prototype variant — the same day.

05

Aerospace

Aerospace

Applications

Covers, ducts, fasteners.

What it gives

Complex lightweight geometry without milling.

06

Petrochemicals

Petrochemicals

Applications

Mechanisms, housings, training models.

What it gives

Material and shape are checked before ordering production tooling.

07

Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding

Applications

Supports, gaskets, small hardware.

What it gives

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

08

Instrumentation

Instrumentation

Applications

Enclosures, covers, PCB holders.

What it gives

The board changed — reprint the enclosure, no mold rework.

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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