3D Printing | Colton Dixon

Common projects

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Replacement Parts

Broken knob, missing bracket, discontinued clip, bring measurements or the broken piece and I'll reproduce it.

Prototypes

Iterate on a part before tooling. Quick turnaround on revisions and tolerance checks.

Custom Designs

Have an idea but no model? I can take rough sketches or measurements and produce a printable design.

Home & Office

Cable management, organizers, mounts, wall plates, and adapters tailored to your space.

Hobby & Gifts

Tabletop pieces, display stands, gifts, and props, multi-color and resin-style detail where it matters.

How it works

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1

Digital Model

Everything starts with a 3D model, typically an STL or STEP file created in CAD software. The model defines the exact geometry of the part before anything is printed.

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Slicing

Slicer software translates the 3D model into a set of instructions for the printer. It determines layer height, print speed, infill pattern and density, wall thickness, and where to generate support structures for overhanging geometry.

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Extrusion

The printer melts a plastic filament and deposits it through a nozzle along the paths defined by the slicer. Each pass lays down one thin layer, which fuses to the layer below as it cools. This repeats hundreds or thousands of times until the part is complete.

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Finishing

Once printed, the part is removed from the build plate and any support material is cleared away. Depending on the application, parts may be sanded, primed, or hardware-inserted to meet final tolerance and finish requirements.