FDM 3D Printing Service - Deposit

FDM 3D Printing Service | File Fabrication & Prototyping ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please Read Before Requesting a Quote Due to a high volume of daily design and manufacturing enquiries, we do not offer free manual quoting or email estimates. To receive a formal quote and production timeline for your project, you must purchase this Slicing & Machine Setup Deposit first. Once your $10 deposit is confirmed and your 3D file is uploaded, our team will open your model in our software to calculate exact material weights, print run-times, and shipping costs. Your final adjusted balance invoice will be emailed to you within 24 hours. Have a 3D model ready to bring to life? We provide clean, precision machine time for engineers, architects, makers, and local businesses across the Waikato. We specialise strictly in execution-only FDM (filament) printing. You supply the ready-to-print file, and we provide the professional fabrication. How the Slicing Deposit Works: Select your material, upload your file below, and pay a $10 upfront deposit. This deposit covers our machine setup and digital slicing assessment. Within 24 hours, we will analyse your file and email you a secure Shopify invoice for the remaining material and print-time balance. How to Get Your Part Printed: Upload Your File: Use the file upload button on this page to attach your .STL, .STEP, .OBJ, or .3MF file. Pay the $10 Deposit: Add this service to your cart and complete checkout to lock in your spot in our print queue. Receive Your Final Quote (Within 24 Hours): We pull your file into our professional slicing software to calculate exact gram weight and print time. We will email you an adjusted balance invoice within 24 hours. Fabrication & Dispatch: As soon as the balance invoice is paid, your job hits the print bed. Once completed, it’s packed and shipped straight to your door via local overnight courier. Our Technical Specifications & Limits Please ensure your digital model fits within our fixed manufacturing capabilities before purchasing your deposit: Maximum Build Volume: 30cm x 30cm x 30cm (300mm x 300mm x 300mm) for a single component. Technology: FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) only. We do not offer resin/SLA printing. Available Materials: High-grade PLA (modelling/prototyping), Tough PETG (mechanical/outdoor parts), and ABS (high-strength/heat-resistant components). Finish: You will receive a clean, raw print with all structural support materials carefully removed. Final sanding, priming, or painting is handled by you. Proudly serving Hamilton, Cambridge, and the wider Waikato region with fast, local turnarounds.