Rapid Prototyping Services

Have a need for prototypes, but not enough need for your own prototype machine? Choose Tekpro Group for all of your Prototyping needs.

Rapid Prototyping models require 3D STL file. Following are guidelines for exporting from typical CAD modelers:

Most CAD systems, File Save as STL or File Export STL.

Pro-E - File, Export Model, type STL, format BINARY, Chord Height 0, Angle control 1, filename, OK.

Solid Works - File, Save As, STL, OPTION FINE.

AutoCAD - (3D Model ONLY) STLOUT, select objects, Y for binary format, filename.

SolidEdge - File Save as STL, options conversion tolerance to .0254mm (.001"), surface plane angle 45 Deg., select Binary, name and save.

CATIA - Select STL command, max seg to .0125mm, select model and Yes, select Export and filename.

Saving Your STL File From Your CAD Modeller.

Email Your STL file for a quote on your Model.
Specify: Material Type, Quantity, Delivery Requirements.

How to Order

ABS - General Purpose
Prototyping - Lowest Cost

ABSi - Translucent
Red, White Amber -
Low Cost

PC & PC-ISO
Tooling, Fixtures, Medical - Medium Cost

PC-ABS - General Purpose
Prototyping - Medium Cost

PPSF - Hi Strength, Hi Temp, Chemical Resistant, Autoclave - Highest Cost

ULTEM - Highest Strength, Autoclave, Aerospace, Medical, FST Certified - Highest Cost

1 or 1000 parts, Tekpro can provide Fortus & Dimension prototypes for a wide variety of applications.

Any ABS or ABS mix part can be "smoothed" to get near injection molded quality from an FDM produced part.

RP & Mfg. Equipment

ABS-ESD7 - Static Dissipative Material - Medium Cost