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Protolabs | Rapid Prototyping & On-demand Production Services Design feedback in minutes on every sheet metal quote | Start a Project arrow_right_altperson chevron_left Back close Services Services Injection Molding Service Plastic Injection Molding Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding Overmolding and Insert Molding Production Finishing Options Sample Quote CNC Machining Service CNC Milling CNC Turning Production Machining Precision Machining Threading Options Finishing Options Sample Quote 3D Printing Service Metal 3D Printing Stereolithography Multi Jet Fusion Selective Laser Sintering PolyJet Carbon Digital Light Synthesis Finishing Options 3DP Sample Quote Sheet Metal Fabrication Laser Cutting Forming Design Guidelines Countersink Chart Finishing Options Coated Parts in as Fast as 4 days! Get machined parts anodized and chromate plated with our quick-turn finishing option. Eligible materials include aluminum 6061/6082 and 7075. Learn More Materials Materials Material by Service Injection Molding Molded plastic prototypes and production parts CNC Machining Machined prototypes and production parts in as fast as 1 day 3D Printing Additive manufacturing for quality plastic and metal parts Sheet Metal Flat and formed sheet metal for custom parts Material by Type Plastics Various grades of plastics across molding, machining, and 3D printing Metals Extensive library of metal materials for machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing Elastomers Flexible materials for injection molding and 3D printing Colors View color options for each manufacturing service Customer-supplied Resin Guidelines on how to supply custom resin for your next project Definitive Guide to CNC Machining Our downloadable guide offers tips on optimizing your design for machining, tolerances and threading considerations, choosing the right material for your parts, and much more. 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Request Design Cube Protolabs Network Factories x Network What is Protolabs Network? Quality Assurance at Network Our Company Why Protolabs? Research and Development Online Quoting and Manufacturing Analysis Investors Charitable Giving and Community Impact Careers Locations Press Partnerships Cool Idea Award Contact Us Proto Labs, Inc. 5540 Pioneer Creek Dr. Maple Plain, MN 55359 United States P : 877-479-3680 F : 763-479-2679 E : [email protected] A New Digital Manufacturing Model Our digital factories create prototypes and low-volume parts fast, while our manufacturing network, offers advanced capabilities and volume pricing. Learn More searchDeutschland España France Italia Polska Rest of Europe United Kingdom United States Search search Location expand_less expand_more Deutschland España France Italia Polska Rest of Europe United Kingdom United States Sign In Get a Quote Sign In Get a Quote chevron_left Backclose Your Single Digital Manufacturing Resource We are the fastest and most comprehensive manufacturing service in the world. Get an online quote with free design analysis in hours for quality parts in as fast as 1 day. Upload a Part Sample Design Analysis Certifications ISO 9001:2015 | AS9100D | ITAR Registered Trusted By Our Manufacturing Services Injection Molding expand_less expand_more CNC Machining expand_less expand_more 3D Printing expand_less expand_more Sheet Metal Fabrication expand_less expand_more chevron_left chevron_right Injection Molding expand_less expand_more Injection Molding Get affordable, high-quality molded parts and bridge tooling within days. With our free moldability consultation, the design and molding process is rapidly accelerated to save you time and money. Learn More Low-volume molding up to 100,000+ parts with volume pricing available—no MOQ required 100+ plastic, elastomeric, and silicone rubber materials Automated CMM for fast, in-house quality documentation CNC Machining expand_less expand_more CNC Machining Leverage the same speed, precision, and reliability in machining that you’re accustomed to at Protolabs but unlock advanced machining capabilities like tighter tolerances and volume pricing through our manufacturing network. Learn More Machined parts in as fast as 1 day with optional plating and anodizing in as fast as 4 days Cost-efficient machined parts at higher volumes Tolerances down to ±0.001 in. (0.020mm) through our digital network 3D Printing expand_less expand_more 3D Printing Want quality parts and additive expertise at a single 3D printing source? Choose from seven different additive manufacturing technologies for cost-effective prototyping and highly precise, repeatable production parts. Learn More Additive technologies include metal 3D printing, SLA, SLS, FDM, and more 30 plastic and metal materials in a range of finishes 25 years of additive manufacturing expertise Sheet Metal Fabrication expand_less expand_more Sheet Metal Fabrication From easy quoting to quick-turn production and finishing options, get up to 500 quality sheet metal parts in your hands in days from a single supplier. Learn More Instant quotes with interactive manufacturability feedback Six sheet metal materials including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, brass, and copper Finishing options from welding and hardware insertion to powder coating and silk screening What’s New at Protolabs? Quick-turn Anodizing and Plating You can now get anodizing and plating in as fast as 4 days on machined Aluminum 6061/7075 parts. Finished parts have increased durability and corrosion resistance to handle rugged applications. Learn More arrow_right_alt 3D Printing DFM We now offer design for additive manufacturability analysis on all 3D-printed parts, which allows you to adjust thin walls, small gaps, and part size to improve part design before printing. Learn More arrow_right_alt Sheet Metal Assemblies Need sheet metal assemblies fast? No problem. Get assembled components in as fast as 7 days. Welding or hardware fastening is available as is FAI quality documentation. Start a sheet metal project today. See Finishing Options arrow_right_alt Vapor Smoothing for 3D Printing Vapor smoothing is available for 3D-printed nylon parts. The process eliminates rough surfaces and leaves a glossy, aesthetic finish on parts. Learn More arrow_right_alt 3D Printing Materials Tool Kicking off a 3D printing project and evaluating your material options? Check out our new 3D Printing Materials Tool to get an at-a-glance view of mechanical properties and key attributes of our additive materials. View Tool arrow_right_alt Welcome to Protolabs Network Our digital network includes more than 250 highly vetted manufacturing partners around the world. The result is a wider envelope of advanced capabilities, improved cost-efficiencies, and higher part quantities—all at your fingertips. Explore Protolabs Network How to Work With Us Upload a CAD File To...