PLA and PLA Matte
Everyday parts, organizers, fixtures, tags and signage. Clean finish in gloss or matte.
- Full spectrum of colors in stock.
Additive manufacturing
Functional prints, prepared and checked.
AP3X prepares designs for printing, runs prototype iterations and produces custom parts for reviewed, non-safety-critical uses. Small runs and one-off parts are the focus.
Equipment
The printer behind the work.
Jobs run on an enclosed, multi-material machine and are prepared in Bambu Studio, so settings are matched to each part rather than left on defaults.
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Enclosed core-XY printer
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Materials
- PLA, PLA Matte, PETG, PETG‑CF, TPU, ASA
- Multicolor
- AMS printing, up to 12 colors per profile
- Filament handling
- Two AMS units plus two AMS HT dryers
- Slicer
- Bambu Studio
Materials
Chosen for what the part has to do.
The right material depends on load, heat, flexibility and finish. If you are not sure which you need, describe the use and AP3X will recommend one.
PETG and PETG-CF
Tougher parts with more impact and heat resistance than PLA. Carbon-fiber PETG‑CF adds stiffness for brackets, mounts and jigs.
- Translucent PETG available.
TPU
Flexible parts such as grips, bumpers, covers and protective pieces.
- AMS-compatible grades for multi-material parts.
ASA
Outdoor and sun-exposed parts. Resists UV and weathering, and handles heat better than PLA or PETG.
- Printed in the enclosed X1 Carbon.
Recent work
Parts that solve a real problem.
Most jobs are practical: something that organizes, holds, protects or replaces. A few examples of what has been made so far.
- 01
Home lab equipment rack
A custom 3D-printed rack system for a home lab. It holds a four-bay drive enclosure, a cluster of single-board computers, a network switch and supporting hardware, in a printed frame sized to the equipment.
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Wall key rack with shelf
A wall-mounted key rack with a shelf above for mail and small items, and a row of hooks below so everyday keys have a fixed place.
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Infinity cube fidget toys
Four sets of infinity cube fidget toys printed together on one plate. Laying out repeat parts as one batch keeps setup time and cost per part down.
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Fleet key tag system
Twelve custom key tags, each holding three keys, plus a wall-mounted rack to hang them on. Designed so every set has a fixed, labeled place. About 9¾ hours of total print time.
Timelapses
Watch the parts take shape.
Captured by the printer's own camera, one frame per layer, and sped up. Each clip plays while it is on screen.
How a print job works
From file to finished part.
Every job is quoted individually. Price and timing depend on size, material, quantity and how much design work is needed.
Send STL, 3MF or STEP files, or start from a sketch and measurements.
Send the file or the idea
Email a model file, a sketch, photos or measurements. If there is no model yet, describe what the part needs to do and where it fits.
Review and quote
The design is checked for printability, then material, orientation and strength are chosen for the job. You get a quote and an estimated time before anything prints.
Print, inspect, hand off
Parts are printed, cleaned up and checked before handoff, with any notes you need for fit or use.
What AP3X does not print
Safety-critical parts are declined. That includes anything a person's safety depends on, such as load-bearing parts for people, vehicle steering or braking components, pressure-holding parts, and medical devices. Weapons and weapon components are also declined.
Start a print request
Have a part in mind?
Send the file or describe the part, what it needs to do, and how many you need. AP3X will reply with questions or a quote.