3D Printing Service Lake Forest, CA

We manufacture high-quality, competitively priced custom prototypes & production parts. Upload a CAD file for an instant 3D printing quote. Order parts in 5 minutes from your desk.

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Lead times from 1 business day
FDM, SLS, SLA, MJF & DMLS
25+ plastics & metals, 35+ colors
Rapid prototyping & full-scale production
ISO9001, ISO13485, AS9100 certified manufacturing partners

Over 6 million parts delivered to 35,000+ companies

Our online 3D printing services

Our online 3d printing services leverage a global network of over 2,400 3D printing machines, which means our customers get both competitive prices and fast lead times. We specialise in five processes, bringing you everything you need for custom 3D printing projects, from rapid prototyping with FDM to small production runs of metal 3D prints for industrial applications.

FDM

FDM

Fast & affordable prototyping

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SLS

SLS

Functional prototyping & low-run production

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MJF

MJF

Functional prototyping & low-run production

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SLA

SLA

Visual prototyping

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DMLS

Small & complex metal parts

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Our 3D printing service has been rated 4.9/5

Over 323 customers are satisfied with our 3D printing service.

“My print looked great and arrived more quickly than another, smaller print I ordered from shapeways. It was cheaper too! Overall great service.”

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Noor, Foothill Ranch

Standard PLA, FDM

“Communicated well and kept everything up to date and speedy. ”

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owen, long beach

Standard PLA, FDM

“Wellstronics provided great service and great turnaround. The part was just as expected and we will be ordering more from them!”

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peter, Commerce

Standard ABS, FDM

“Always good quality prints and quick feedback.”

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Joanne, Los Angeles

Standard PLA, FDM

“Very happy with how this print turned out - awesome service, thanks! ”

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Gary, Sherman Oaks

Standard ABS, FDM

“Communicated great and got my parts fast!”

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Kyle, Long Beach

Standard ABS, FDM

“Thank you very much for the quick and perfect prints”

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Biayna, Los Angeles

Standard ABS, FDM

“Great prints with fast turn around and good communication. Can't ask for anything more!”

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John, Downey

Standard PLA, FDM

“Professional service, wonderful communication, and nice prints.”

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Etamar, Van Nuys

Standard PLA, FDM

“Awesome! Got it faster than expected and when I had picked the wrong material and it came out wrong I was quickly informed and given the correct print materials to choose from. I chose and got the product. Looks amazing, great quality and exactly what I wanted. Thank you! Will be getting some more printed.”

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Dennis, Glendale

Standard ABS, FDM

“Quick service and the product was also of good quality. ”

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Swarochisa, Los Angeles

Standard PLA, FDM

“Impeccable quality on my print. Communicated with me with great care and print was done swiftly and with no problems. Would definitely use this Hub again if I ever need another print. ”

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steven, Los Angeles

Standard TPU, FDM

“Insightful help, fast turn around, and excellent quality of my printed object.”

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Scott

FDM

“Couldn't ask for better service or product. Great communication. Worked with me in selecting a suitable material. Fast turnaround. ”

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Dan, San Diego

Tough resin (ABS-like), SLA/DLP

“The parts were in great quality and I was appreciative of the quick communication and tips I received. He was also really mindful of my deadline and went above and beyond to meet my needs. ”

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Heidi, Fountain Valley

Standard ABS, FDM

“Amazing quality, and delivered in just a few days!”

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Steven, MENIFEE

Standard PLA, FDM

“The prints came out great! Super fast turn-around time and affordable pricing. ”

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Chioma, Los Angeles

Standard PLA, FDM

“Second time I order a part and its impeccable!”

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Pavel, Los Angeles

Carbon filled Nylon, FDM

“Great communication! Sent many extra samples that were very useful.”

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Eric , Lake Forest

Standard TPU, FDM

“A+ service. Quick, friendly, and good quality.”

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Michael, Los Angeles

Standard PLA, FDM

“They definitely earned my business, They're my Go-To guys now for all my printing needs.”

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Zhoydell, Hawthorne

Standard PLA, FDM

“Order came as ordered and even printed an extra part without asking. Would order from again.”

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Eric, monrovia

Standard PLA, FDM

“Great quality work and arrived quicker than expected. ”

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Harout, Chatsworth

Standard ABS, FDM

“Fast turnaround, good communication and great parts!”

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Joseph, South Pasadena

Standard PLA, FDM

“Good quality for our mock-up. Would consider future cooperation.”

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Liang-Yu

Standard ABS, FDM

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Our experience in numbers

145,000 engineers served

35,000 businesses

240 manufacturing partners

6M+ parts & prototypes produced

27% of Fortune 500 companies

4200+ machines

We use powerful automation to make custom 3D printing easy

We’re eliminating slow and antiquated processes with automated engineering tools to help you reduce development cycles and increase the speed at which projects are delivered.

Instant 3D printing quotes

Upload a CAD file, receive a 3D printing quote in seconds. No more back and forth with suppliers or long email chains.

Automated DfM feedback

You automatically receive manufacturability feedback on all 3D prints. No more waiting for a technician before knowing you can proceed to production.

Online order management

Easily manage orders online, track deliveries and share important details with others on your team.

Instant 3D printing quotes

Upload a CAD file, receive a 3D printing quote in seconds. No more back and forth with suppliers or long email chains.

Automated DfM feedback

You automatically receive manufacturability feedback on all 3D prints. No more waiting for a technician before knowing you can proceed to production.

Online order management

Easily manage orders online, track deliveries and share important details with others on your team.

Comparison of our 3D printing services

Need help choosing? See our guide to selecting the right 3D printing process.

3D printing process

	FDM	SLA	SLS	MJF	DMLS
Available materials	10	11	2	2	2
[US] Lead time in days	From 1	From 2	From 3	From 3	From 10
[EU] Lead time in days	From 1	From 2	From 3	From 3	From 10
[US] Maximum build size	19.68'' x 19.68'' x 19.68''	5.7" x 5.7" x 6.8"	16.5" × 19.7" × 16.5"	14.9'' x 11.2'' x 14.9''	9.84'' x 12.80'' x 9.84''
[EU] Maximum build size	500 x 500 x 500 mm	145 × 145 × 175 mm	400 x 480 x 400 mm	380 x 285 x 380 mm	250 x 325 x 250 mm
[US] Dimensional accuracy	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.0196''	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.006"	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012''	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.012''	<10mm: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.008" >10mm: ± 2%
[EU] Dimensional accuracy	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.5 mm	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.15 mm	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm	± 0.5% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm	<10mm: ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.2 mm >10mm: ± 2%
Prototyping applications	Low-fidelity, proof-of-concept prototyping and visual design verification.	Detailed visual prototypes (especially of injection molded parts).	Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to MJF.	Functional and high-fidelity prototypes. Similar to SLS.	Design verification of metal parts.
End-part applications	Non-visual end parts, such as jigs and fixtures.	Small, smooth, non-functional end parts.	Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to MJF	Small batches of functional plastic parts. Similar to SLS.	Alternative to CNC machining for complex, small or low-volume metal parts.

Choose from a broad range of 3D printing materials

Need help choosing? We have a whole range of resources on selecting the right 3D printing material for your application

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Standard 3D printing post processing

FDM

Standard (no additional post-processing)

All surfaces must have a consistent visual appearance
Support structures are removed
Excess support/build material are removed
All parts are printed with 3 outline / perimeter shells or a wall thickness of 1.2 mm
Top and bottom layers will have a minimum thickness of 0.6 mm (6 layers at 100 um)

SLA

Standard (no additional post-processing)

All support material is removed and support nibs are sanded smooth
For clear resins, a polishing oil is applied
Formlabs materials are cured in a Form Cure using the following settings which follow the official Formlabs "Recommended Cure" settings

Formlabs Cure settings

Resin	Post-cure time (mins)	Post-cure temperature
Standard clear	15	60 °C
Standard black	30	60 °C
Standard white	30	60 °C
Standard grey	30	60 °C
Tough 2000	30	70 °C
Durable	60	60 °C
Grey pro	15	80 °C
High temp	120	80 °C
Flexible	15	60 °C
Rigid	15	80 °C

SLS/MJF

Standard (no additional post-processing)

All unfused powder is removed via bead blasting (first) and air blasting (second)
Air pressure range of 2 - 5 bar or 29 - 72.5 psi
Glass beads with diameter 70-110 microns
No additional post-processing

How we ensure high quality 3D prints

Every order includes our standard inspection report. Further reports and certifications are available on request, submit an order to begin.

Standard

Quantity of parts
Number of parts inspected
Surface finish
Tolerances

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On request

Quantity of parts
Number of parts inspected
Surface finish
Tolerances

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3D printing resources for engineers

The 3D Printing Handbook by 3D Hubs

Our founders literally ‘wrote the book’ on 3D printing.

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3D printing vs. CNC machining

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PLA vs. ABS: What's the difference?

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Dimensional accuracy of 3D printed parts

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Key design considerations for 3D printing

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How to design snap-fit joints for 3D printing

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SLA 3D printing materials compared

Compare the main SLA 3D printing resins - standard, tough, durable, heat resistant, rubber-like, dental and castable - by material properties and find the best option for your application.

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3D printing STL files: A step-by-step guide

Learn how to avoid low quality prints or unnecessarily large 3D files by exporting your STL file in the correct resolution.

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Selecting the optimal shell and infill parameters for FDM 3D printing

Shell and infill properties impact the performance and cost of FDM 3D printing. Learn how to optimize these features for your 3D printed part

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The 3D Printing Handbook by 3D Hubs

Our founders literally ‘wrote the book’ on 3D printing.

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3D printing vs. CNC machining

Learn about the practical differences of CNC machining and 3D Printing and how to select the right technology for manufacturing end-use parts and functional prototypes.

Read article

PLA vs. ABS: What's the difference?

PLA and ABS are the most popular materials on 3D Hubs. This comparison will help you select the best option for your project.

Read article

Dimensional accuracy of 3D printed parts

This article presents the expected dimensional accuracy of parts produced via 3D printing and discusses why part inaccuracies occur.

Read article

Key design considerations for 3D printing

A list of things to keep in mind when designing a model for 3D printing - regardless of the technology that you will be printing with.

Read article

How to design snap-fit joints for 3D printing

This guide discusses the benefits of 3D printing snap-fits and gives design and material recommendations.

Read article

SLA 3D printing materials compared

Compare the main SLA 3D printing resins - standard, tough, durable, heat resistant, rubber-like, dental and castable - by material properties and find the best option for your application.

Read article