Rapid tooling produces real injection-moulded parts from fast, lower-cost aluminium or resin moulds — bridging prototyping and full production for short-to-medium runs in your end-use material.
We cut aluminium or build bridge tooling directly from your CAD, then mould production-grade thermoplastics — giving you representative parts for testing, validation and early sales.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tooling Lead Time | 3–10 business days (tool complexity dependent) |
| Parts per Tool | Hundreds to ~10,000 (material dependent) |
| Tooling Material | Aluminium, P20 pre-hard, 3D-printed resin |
| Dimensional Accuracy | ±0.1–0.3 mm (process dependent) |
| Minimum Wall Thickness | 0.8 mm (recommended 1.5–3.0 mm) |
| Materials | ABS, PP, PA, PC, TPU and filled grades |
| Standard Lead Time | 1–3 weeks including tooling |
| Accepted File Formats | STEP, STP, IGES, STL |
Mould production-grade engineering thermoplastics from rapid tooling — the same materials you will use in full production.
Full traceability from CAD upload to QA sign-off and dispatch.
We work with engineers, designers and procurement teams across Australia every day.
"I would highly recommend Pratik at 3D Printing — with his analytical mind he helped re-engineer a component for an electric scooter. The final design was cost effective, strong and an exact fit."
"Can't speak more highly of this Company. They overcame many difficulties through their tenacity and patience. I highly recommend this company for any 3D prototyping, design or development of your idea."
"Great service, quick turnaround — I needed parts scanned, a couple of design changes and printed. All done quickly, efficiently and A+ quality. Definitely recommend the team at 3D Prototyping."
"It was a pleasure dealing with 3D Prototyping. They are professional and their customer service is excellent. I would recommend these guys any time over any other players in this industry."
"This Company is good, efficient and easy to deal with. Their advice and knowledge around materials really helped us get what we needed. Great service provided. We will certainly use this company again."
Our engineers review every enquiry personally. Upload your CAD file for a detailed quote, or send a brief description and we'll respond within 2 business hours.
We accept STL, STEP, STP, OBJ, IGES, and 3MF. STL is preferred for most processes. If your file is in another format, upload what you have and our engineering team will assess it.
Standard lead times depend on the technology, part complexity, and production method. They range from 3–5 business days for prototypes to 8–10 weeks for injection-moulded parts. Accurate lead times are provided with every quote.
Build envelopes vary by system: SLA up to 800×800×550mm; SLS up to 360×360×420mm; MJF up to 380×380×280mm; SLM up to 450×450×500mm; FDM up to 1000×1000×1000mm. Oversized parts can be split and bonded — contact us for a feasibility review.
There is no minimum order quantity. We regularly produce single prototypes through to production runs of thousands of parts. Pricing scales with volume — ask us for a batch quote.
Yes. We offer media blasting, dyeing, priming, painting, sanding, vapour smoothing, and custom colour matching. All post-processing is handled in-house to maintain full quality control and traceability.
Absolutely. All client files and intellectual property are treated as strictly confidential. We are happy to sign a mutual NDA before receiving your files — just ask.
Yes. We ship to all states and territories across Australia with same-day dispatch for completed orders.
Australia’s production-grade 3D printing and manufacturing bureau. From concept to production — one team, one NDA. Delivering nationwide since 2008.
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