3D Printing
Rapid prototyping and custom components without the wait
Traditional fabrication means long lead times and minimum order quantities. Need to test an idea? You're waiting weeks and paying for tooling. Want to iterate on a design? Start over and wait again.
We added large format FDM and resin 3D printing to solve this. Print complex shapes in days, not weeks. No tooling costs. No minimums. Just the parts you need, when you need them.
Prototypes for retail displays, POS components, custom housings for event installations, jigs for production—we print it. Then when you're ready to scale, move to CNC, vacuum forming, or laser cutting. Same facility, same team.
From digital file to physical part
Our large format 3D printer produces prototypes, custom components, and one-off parts quickly. Test your concept, refine the design, scale to production when you're ready.
Why 3D print with us?
Fast prototyping
Days, not weeks. Get physical parts in your hands quickly to test ideas and refine designs before production.
Complex geometries
Print shapes impossible with traditional methods. Internal cavities, organic forms, intricate details.
No tooling costs
No moulds, no dies, no setup fees. Just the parts you need. Perfect for one-offs, testing, small batches.
Large format FDM
Print bigger parts in single pieces. No gluing sections together. Stronger parts, cleaner finish.
High detail resin
Fine features and smooth surfaces. Perfect for display models, master patterns, and detailed prototypes.
What we print
Display components
Custom brackets, connectors, decorative elements for retail displays and exhibition stands.
Architectural models
Scale models for planning and presentation. Large format means bigger models in single pieces.
Prototypes
Test form, fit, and function before investing in production tooling. Iterate quickly.
Custom housings
Enclosures and housings for electronics, sensors, equipment. Tailored to your specs.
Jigs and fixtures
Custom manufacturing aids, assembly jigs, fixtures designed exactly for your production.
Props and decorative parts
Custom props, decorative elements, and one-off pieces for events and installations.
FDM and resin printing under one roof
We run both FDM (fused deposition modeling) and resin printers. FDM uses thermoplastic filament for functional parts and larger builds. Resin printing uses photopolymer resin for fine detail and smooth surfaces.
Need a sturdy bracket or housing? FDM handles it. Want a detailed display model or master pattern for molding? Resin delivers the surface quality. Pick the right process for your application, or we'll guide you.
Large format means bigger single pieces
Our large format FDM printer handles bigger parts in single pieces. No splitting components into sections and gluing them together. Stronger parts because there are no joints. Less assembly time. Cleaner finish.
For detailed work, our resin printers deliver smooth surfaces straight off the printer. Fine features that FDM struggles with. Good for display models, master patterns, and parts where surface quality matters.
Materials that work for your application
FDM materials include PLA, PETG, ASA, and TPU. Pick based on strength, flexibility, UV resistance, or temperature tolerance. We stock standard materials and can source specialty filaments when projects demand it.
Resin options cover standard, tough, flexible, and castable variants. Different resins suit different applications—display models, functional prototypes, or patterns for casting metal parts.
How it works
Simple process. Fast turnaround. Quality parts.
File check and process selection
Send us your 3D file (STL, STEP, or OBJ). We check it for printability, recommend FDM or resin based on your needs, and suggest any design tweaks. No file? We can model it for you.
Material and settings
We pick the right material—PLA for prototypes, PETG for outdoor use, tough resin for functional testing. Then configure layer height, infill, and supports for your specific part.
Print and monitor
Your part prints on our FDM or resin machines. We check build progress, handle any issues, and ensure quality throughout the run.
Finishing and assembly
Remove supports, sand surfaces, paint if needed, assemble multiple pieces. You get a finished part ready to use or display, not a raw print.
Why print with Arcola?
Both FDM and resin in-house
We run large format FDM for functional parts and resin printers for fine detail. Pick the right process for your needs, or use both—prototype with resin, then print functional versions with FDM.
We know how prototypes scale
50+ years of fabrication means we understand production. We spot manufacturing issues early and design parts that can transition from 3D printed prototypes to CNC machined, vacuum formed, or injection molded production.
Full finishing capability
Sand, paint, vapor smooth, assemble—all here. Your printed part gets the same finishing quality as our traditional fabrication work. Display-ready parts, not raw prints with visible layer lines.
Test, refine, scale
Start with 3D printing for prototyping and testing. Refine the design. Then move to CNC, vacuum forming, or laser cutting when you're ready for production volumes. Same team handles the whole process.
New tech, old-school experience
We've added 3D printing to 50+ years of making things.
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Ready to start your project?
Speak with our team to discuss your design, print, fabrication, and installation requirements. We respond to inquiries quickly.