Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
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Stereolithography (SLA)
PolyJet Matrix
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Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about 3D Printing and rapid prototyping services at Forge Labs.
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Placing Orders
At Forge Labs, we've made getting a quote fast and easy. You can use our online instant quote tool! Simply upload your part, select your materials and place your order.
Our minimum order is based on dollar value not parts, and it is only $35.00. So wether you want one custom part, or 1000, we've got your covered.
We offer a wide range of thermoplastics, resins and metals. Take a look at our Material Guide to learn more.
We work with individuals and organizations in Aerospace, Engineering, Medicine, Film and TV, Product Design, Manufacturing, Automotive, and many others. That being said, anyone can use our Online Quote Tool to upload and print with us!
All parts are manufactured in North America at one of three manufacturing facilities located on both the west and east coast.
Price calculations for 3D printed parts depend on a number of factors. A significant portion of the cost for parts is based upon run time, bounding box & which printer the part is run on. Typically larger parts above 16 inches have slightly higher run time costs associated. To a lesser extent, the price is also based upon support and build orientation with the third factor being complexity and cleaning time.
We accept most standard 3d model file types - STL, STEP, OBJ
We have mechanical engineering and industrial design specialists who can work with you to turn your idea into a 3D print ready file. Take a look at our CAD Services to learn more.
Our average lead time is 3 - 5 business days.
Forge Lab’s offices are situated to service North America, including Canada, United States and Mexico. We also ship to other countries, however additional shipping fees may apply.
We accept all major credit cards. Purchases can also be made on account with an established credit account. To apply for a credit account, visit our registration page.
Each 3D print technology has its own set of constraints. Take a look at our design guidelines to understand how you can get the most out of each process.
Our Manufacturing Capabilities
We offer a wide range of thermoplastics, resins and metals. Take a look at our Material Guide to learn more.
The machines we use here are designed for industrial grade production.
Typical hobbyist machines cost between $2,000 and $5,000, whereas the machines we use here are on average $200,000+ and up.
Our machines have a significantly tighter tolerances, greater reliability and speed, and larger build size. We are able to print in a wide variety of engineering thermoplastics, from ABS to ULTEM - materials certified for end-use aerospace manufacturing.
We reliably provide the industry's best tolerances for 3D printing, with tolerances of ± .127 mm (± .005 in.) or ± .0015 mm/mm (± .0015 in/in), whichever is greater).
Price calculations for 3D printed parts depend on a number of factors. A significant portion of the cost for parts is based upon run time, bounding box & which printer the part is run on. Typically larger parts above 16 inches have slightly higher run time costs associated. To a lesser extent, the price is also based upon support and build orientation with the third factor being complexity and cleaning time.
We use 3D Printers by Stratasys, 3D Systems, EOS, HP and Renishaw.
Yes! We can reverse engineering existing physical products & concepts. To get a quote for this service, please send us detailed images and images of your physical part.
Intellectual Property
We work with a wide variety of confidential and proprietary information from a wide range of small & big name clients alike every day. You always own your data, and we only use it to estimate, fabricate, and review customer-specific projects. Your customer data and part files are not shared outside of our services. The server and network where data is stored is isolated by a firewall and only authorized staff have access to it.
We offer a mutual NDA that can be signed by both parties. If you would like us to sign an NDA provided to us, we will need to review it first, which can take several days.
