3D Printing
Printed parts through the same vetted supplier network, used for fit checks and for geometry that does not need to be cut from metal.
Why This Service Exists
Not every part in an assembly has to be machined. Printing is offered alongside machining so one supplier can cover the whole bill of materials.
The Problem
Splitting a project between a machine shop and a print service means two quotes, two lead times and no one accountable when the printed part does not fit the machined one.
What You Get
Printed and machined parts are quoted and scheduled together, against the same drawings, so the assembly is checked as a whole.
Built For These Projects
- Designers proving a fit before committing to machined metal
- Teams with mixed assemblies of metal and plastic parts
- Makers needing a jig or fixture to assemble a machined batch
- Projects where a non-structural part does not justify machining
3D Printing At A Glance
Figures below are the ones GRACTS publishes. Anything marked TBC is confirmed against your drawing before you order.
| Service model | Delivered through GRACTS’ network of vetted factories |
|---|---|
| Typical use | Fit checks, non-structural parts, jigs and fixtures |
| Accepted files | STEP, IGES, DXF, PDF |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 piece |
| Standard lead time | 7–10 business days |
| Rush lead time | 3–5 business days |
| Available processes and print materials | TBC — confirm when you send the model |
| Layer height and print tolerance | TBC — confirm when you send the model |
How The Work Runs
Model Review
The model is checked for wall thickness and printability before it is quoted.
Process Selection
The right process is chosen for what the part has to do — a fit check and a working jig are not the same job.
Printing
Parts are printed through the vetted supplier network.
Post-Processing
Supports are removed and surfaces cleaned up to the level agreed on the order.
Check Against Assembly
Where machined parts are on the same order, the printed part is checked against them before shipping.
3D Printing Questions
Can I order printed and machined parts on the same project?
Yes. GRACTS quotes CNC machining, 3D printing and surface finishing together through one network of vetted factories.
Which print materials do you offer?
This is confirmed per project. Send the model and tell us what the part has to do, and we will confirm the process and material before quoting.
How fast can a printed part be ready?
Standard lead time is 7–10 business days, with rush production in 3–5 business days where the schedule allows.
Should my part be printed or machined?
If it carries load, needs a thread that will be cycled, or has to hold a tight tolerance, it should be machined. Send the drawing and we will say which is appropriate.
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Buying Guide
What to Send So Your Quote Comes Back in 24 Hours
The five things a quote needs — file, quantity, material, finish and date — and why a missing one costs you more time than it saves.
Read the guide →Ready To Quote Your 3D Printing Job
Send a STEP, IGES, DXF or PDF with quantity, material and finish. A detailed 3d printing quote comes back within 24 hours.