Small-batch production of nylon parts, priced instantly
Some parts are needed in tens or hundreds, not millions: brackets for a product line, clips for a machine you build, enclosures for a pilot run, spares your customers reorder. An injection mold is too expensive for those numbers, and ordering one at a time is slow.
We print production runs of SLS PA12 nylon and FDM parts from your CAD file, with an instant price at any quantity and no tooling. We process more than 3,000 printed parts a month.
What batches cost
Across 21 real parts we priced on 19 October 2026, the price per part dropped the same way every time:
| Quantity | Price per part vs. ordering one |
|---|---|
| 1 | full price |
| 10 | 30% less |
| 50 | 35% less |
| 100 | 40% less |
Some examples in SLS PA12 nylon, per part, at Standard speed:
| Part | 1 | 10 | 50 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEMA 17 motor holder (48 × 42 × 19 mm) | $7.18 | $5.03 | $4.67 | $4.31 |
| Raspberry Pi mounting bracket (63 × 54 × 7 mm) | $5.40 | $3.78 | $3.51 | $3.24 |
| DIN-rail PCB clip (62 × 18 × 10 mm) | $3.75 | $2.63 | $2.44 | $2.25 |
| Stepper spur gear (24 × 24 × 23 mm) | $4.04 | $2.83 | $2.63 | $2.42 |
| Two-piece IoT sensor enclosure (46 × 37 × 34 mm) | $13.42 | $9.40 | $8.72 | $8.05 |
Parts from open-source projects (Prusa, Voron, Thor, HARDWARIO). See what SLS PA12 parts actually cost for all 21 parts and their sources.
Why print a production run instead of molding it
- No tooling cost or wait: no mold to pay for, approve or store.
- Change the design any time: revision B costs the same as revision A, so you're never stuck with inventory of an old version.
- Order what you need, when you need it: reorder 25 now and 50 next quarter, at the batch price.
- Complex shapes don't cost extra: SLS needs no supports, so internal channels, clips and fine features are priced like simple shapes. Price depends on the material and space a part takes, not on how complicated it is.
When molding wins: once a part is stable and you need it in the thousands, injection molding usually costs less per part. Many products start printed and move to a mold later. Your printed batch prices show you when that switch pays off.
How ordering a batch works
- Upload your STEP, STL, 3MF or OBJ files. Several parts can go on one quote.
- Set quantity, material and speed for each part. The price updates instantly, so you can compare 25 against 100, or SLS nylon against FDM.
- Order by card, with your PO number on the order if you use one.
- Reorder the same parts later: upload the same files again and they're priced instantly.
There is no minimum order and no manual quoting step. Ground shipping is free when an order's parts total $50 or more.
Materials for production parts
- SLS PA12 nylon: strong, stiff and chemical resistant. Natural gray or dyed black, with optional vibratory smoothing. Best for functional and customer-facing parts.
- SLS TPU 90A: rubber-like and flexible, for gaskets, grips and bumpers.
- FDM: PETG, ABS, ASA (UV-resistant), TPU, and carbon-fiber-filled nylon (PA-CF) and PETG-CF for stiff fixtures and brackets.
- Heat-set brass threaded inserts: installed by us, M2 to M6 or #4-40 to 1/4-20.
Lead times
Production takes at least 2 days at Standard speed for SLS nylon and 1 day for FDM, and every quote shows the exact ship date before you order:
- Economy: 15% cheaper per part, when the date isn't critical.
- Fast, Faster, Fastest: shorter lead times. For SLS nylon, Fast and Faster cost 30% and 50% more; for FDM, Fast, Faster and Fastest cost 35%, 60% and 100% more.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as small-batch production?
Usually 10 to a few hundred identical parts. That's too many to order one by one, and too few to justify an injection mold.
Do you need to quote my batch by hand?
No. Enter the quantity and the price appears instantly online.
What's the largest part you can print?
Up to 165 × 165 × 300 mm in SLS nylon, and up to 340 × 320 × 340 mm in FDM.
Can I get consistent parts across reorders?
Yes. Reorders use the same file, material and finish, and every batch is made the same way.
Get batch pricing on your parts
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