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We cover the complete path, from a broken part or untested idea through to a working component, and onward to production when volumes demand it. One team. One point of contact.

01
FDM 3D Printing
Engineering Plastics
On-demand
02
CAD Design
Mechanical Design
Parametric CAD
03
Reverse Engineering
RE / Measurement
Sample-based
04
3D Scanning
Scan · AI Reconstruction
Mesh → CAD
05
Prototype to Production
Scale-up
Injection · Vacuum
06
Short-Run Tooling
Vacuum-Form & Test
Validation
Service 04

We print functional parts in engineering-grade materials selected for the mechanical, thermal, and chemical requirements of each application. Parts are designed for real use: load-bearing fixtures, replacement components, production line parts, and short-run custom items. Every job is assessed for material suitability, print orientation, wall thickness, and tolerance before we start.

3D printing can also improve on OEM parts - by adding internal ribs, gussets, or geometry not achievable in injection moulding or machining, the printed replacement can outlive the original.

Deciding between printing and tooling? Our guide on FDM 3D printing vs injection moulding breaks down where each wins by volume, cost, and lead time.

Process
FDM / FFF
Format
On-demand · up to 330 × 330 mm
Tolerance
±0.2-0.3 mm
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Broken original transport-line bracket - orange moulded plastic, snapped through the corner Broken original
Remade bracket printed in PETG - reinforced corner radii, drop-in replacement Remade in PETG
Materials
Material Key Properties Typical Applications Max service temp Avoid when
PETG Chemical resistance, toughness, low shrink Enclosures, brackets, production parts, fluid contact components ≈70 °C HDT; softens under sustained load above ~60 °C Sustained load near/above 60 °C; UV-critical outdoor parts
ASA UV stability, weather resistance, stiffness Outdoor components, industrial housings, parts exposed to sunlight ≈95 °C; ~90 °C continuous High structural load at elevated temp; food contact
ABS Impact resistance, machinability, post-processable Functional prototypes, housings, parts requiring sanding or bonding ≈95-100 °C HDT Outdoor/UV exposure (yellows, embrittles); watertight parts
Nylon PA12 Flexibility, wear resistance, fatigue tolerance Clips, snap-fits, hinges, gears, parts under repeated flex ≈95-110 °C; higher when dry Tight tolerances in humid environments unless dried & sealed (hygroscopic)
PA-CF High stiffness, low weight, dimensional stability Structural parts, jigs, tooling, high-load components ≈120 °C+ HDT; very stiff Impact/shock or ductile applications (brittle, notch-sensitive)
Suited to
  • One-off replacement parts
  • Short-run custom components (1-50 pieces)
  • Functional prototypes requiring mechanical testing
  • Jigs, fixtures, and production aids
  • Parts needed faster than machining allows
  • Oversized parts split into printable sections and assembled
  • Geometry not achievable with other processes
Metal printing, partner capability

Metal 3D printing is available through our partner network for applications requiring steel, aluminium, or titanium, heat-critical, load-bearing, or corrosion-exposed components where engineering plastics are not appropriate. Contact us to discuss requirements.

Service 01

CAD
Design.

Pictured: an outdoor electronics housing engineered from scratch. ASA for UV stability, ventilation slits sized for natural convection, snap-locking lid, mounting bosses positioned for the client's PCB, and the brand logo direct-printed onto the top face during the same job - designed end-to-end before a single part was sliced.

3D CAD models for custom components, assemblies, enclosures, fixtures, brackets, and machine parts. Every model is designed with the manufacturing process in mind, tolerances, wall thicknesses, material behaviour, and assembly method are all considered during design, not after.

We work from concept sketches, technical briefs, reference dimensions, or sample parts. If you know what you need but don't have a drawing, that's a normal starting point.

Software
SolidWorks
Output
STEP · STL
Input
Sketch, sample, brief
Process
Parametric modelling
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Outdoor electronics housing - designed from scratch in CAD: ASA print, ventilation slits, locking lid, fastener bosses
Suited to
  • Custom components with no existing drawings
  • Parts designed for 3D printing, injection moulding, or machining
  • New product development at concept stage
  • Assemblies requiring multiple mating parts
  • Machine components, enclosures, brackets, and fixtures
  • Parts where you know the function but not the geometry
What we deliver
  • Fully parametric 3D model
  • STEP and STL export for any downstream process
  • Material and process recommendation
  • Revision rounds until geometry is approved
Service 02

Reverse
Engineering.

When a part is discontinued, supplier-unavailable, or simply no longer documented, we recreate it from the physical object. We measure, model, and produce an accurate CAD file usable for 3D printing, CNC machining, injection moulding, or any other production method.

Particularly valuable for maintenance teams managing legacy equipment and for businesses whose production depends on components no longer available through standard supply chains.

Input
Physical sample
Method
Measure & model
Output
Full CAD + print
Application
Any process
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Belt cleaning roller - reverse engineered from worn OEM, printed in PETG with twelve bristle sets installed
We work from
  • Physical samples and worn parts
  • Photographs and measurements
  • Partial drawings or specifications
  • Broken or incomplete components
Suited to
  • Worn or broken production line components
  • Legacy machine parts with no available replacements
  • Parts where the original supplier no longer exists
  • Creating a documented CAD record of existing tooling
  • Modifying an existing part where no drawing exists
Service 03

3D
Scanning.

We capture precise 3D geometry from physical objects, including complex organic shapes, irregular surfaces, and worn parts that are difficult to measure manually. Scan data is processed into clean mesh files, then converted to solid CAD geometry where required.

We also use AI-assisted photogrammetry and video reconstruction to generate 3D models from photographic reference, useful for objects where physical access is limited or where a model is needed quickly from existing documentation.

Input
Object · Photos · Video
Output
Mesh · Solid CAD · STEP
Method
Scan + AI reconstruction
Use
RE · Documentation · Print
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3D-scanned turbocharger compressor wheel - point-cloud mesh reconstructed from the physical part
We work from
  • Physical objects and assemblies
  • Photographic documentation and video walkthroughs
  • Organic and freeform geometry not suited to manual measurement
  • Incomplete or damaged parts requiring reconstruction
Suited to
  • Reverse engineering parts with complex curved geometry
  • Creating a 3D record of existing components or assemblies
  • Rapid geometry capture when a part must return to service quickly
  • Generating print-ready files directly from scan data
  • Situations where manual measurement is impractical
Service 05

Prototype
to Production.

We don't just produce prototypes and leave you to figure out the next step. For injection moulding we design the mould tool; the steel mould itself is made by a specialist tooling supplier, and your parts are moulded by our associated manufacturing company on their machines - we don't cut tooling steel in-house. We support the same transition from a working FDM print to higher-volume injection moulding and vacuum forming.

Same team. Same CAD files. No re-briefing. The design intent stays with your engineer throughout.

01 · FDM Print
Functional prototype
Test fit, form, and mechanical behaviour in the actual material. First part in days.
02 · Validate
Iterate and refine
Iterate on the design before committing to tooling cost. Most shown parts are revision two.
03 · Demo Mould
Prototype tooling
Validate form, fit, and function before committing to full production tooling cost.
04 · Production
Injection or vacuum
Scale to production through our associated manufacturing company, same files, no gap.
05 · Running
Consistent output
Consistent, scalable parts from proven tooling. You receive the tooling design files at handover for long-term production support.
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Service 06

Short-Run
Tooling.

We design and make the cast-polyurethane forming tooling for vacuum forming and short-run production; your parts are then formed by our associated manufacturing company, which runs the machines. The cast tool is durable enough for repeat short-run batches, enabling early-stage validation and short-run output before committing to machined-aluminium tooling or full-scale injection moulds.

This approach compresses development timelines and lowers upfront cost at the prototyping stage. When volume justifies it, we support the transition to production tooling through our associated manufacturing company.

Application
Vacuum-form · Test
Tooling type
Prototype · Short-run
Lead time
Days, not weeks
Scale-up path
Aluminium · Steel
Discuss your tooling requirements →
Vacuum-forming positive mold, paired with the resulting clear thermoformed 6-cavity blister tray
Development path
  • CAD model the desired part geometry
  • Design and make the cast-polyurethane forming tooling in-house
  • Validate form, fit, and production intent on the vacuum former
  • Iterate tooling geometry before committing to machined tooling
  • Transition to aluminium tooling when production volumes require it
Suited to
  • Early-stage product validation before tooling investment
  • Short-run formed components and packaging trays
  • Covers, lids, and shallow formed profiles
  • Situations where aluminium tooling lead time is a constraint
Guides & decision tools

Choosing a process? Start here.

Plain-language engineering explainers to help you decide how to make a part - process, material, sizing, spares, and when low-volume tooling makes sense.

Process selection FDM 3D printing vs injection moulding: when each wins Material selection Which FDM material? PETG vs ABS vs ASA vs Nylon vs PA-CF Design for printing Splitting oversized parts for 3D printing Obsolescence & spares Replacing a discontinued part: scan & reprint vs re-source Tooling & short-run production Vacuum-forming tooling: cast-polyurethane molds for short-run parts
Scale your production with us
01 · Start
Print
Functional 3D-printed parts in days. Validate form, fit, and function on the bench before you commit to tooling cost.
02 · Expand
Tool
When volumes climb, we re-engineer the CAD to suit injection moulding or vacuum forming, adapting draft, wall thickness, and gating, then design the tooling. Same engineer, same design intent.
03 · Scale
Produce
Production runs through our associated manufacturing company. The team that designed the part stays close to the line.
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Not sure which service fits?

Describe the
problem. We'll
advise the process.

Send us a photo, a sketch, or a written description. We'll tell you which approach makes sense, and what it will cost.

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Studio
PartForm
Discipline
Product Engineering
Email
info@partform.eu
Based
EU · On-site & Remote