CAD design
Develop a 3D model from an idea, sketch, or set of dimensions. Work through the shape and details before making the first part.
FOR IDEAS THAT NEED A FORMCAD DESIGN & 3D PRINTING
Make your
idea tangible.
A sketch. A problem. A part that doesn’t exist yet. Let’s turn it into something you can hold, test, and improve.
From the first model
to the next iteration.
Ideas into models.Models into parts.Parts into progress.
01 / WHAT WE DO
Start where
your project is.
You don’t need a finished design to get started. Bring the idea, the file, or the problem you want to solve.
Download the services sheet (PDF, opens in a new tab)3D printing
Turn a digital model into a physical object. Have a file already? We can review its printability and discuss the next steps.
FOR DESIGNS READY TO MAKEPrototype refinement
Use what you learn from the first version. Check fit, form, and function, then refine the model and print the next iteration.
FOR THE NEXT, BETTER VERSION02 / FROM THE WORKBENCH
Real parts.
Everyday problems.
A closer look at the journey from a digital shape to something useful in the real world.
PROJECT STUDY / 001A custom hook,
A custom hook,
from screen
to service.
A curved profile in CAD becomes a printed hook, shown here holding a bag on a frame. A small part, shaped around a specific use.
CAD DESIGN3D PRINTING
FIT & FORM
A part that fits its surroundings.
A fitted trim component illustrates how a custom shape can meet an existing object.
PARTS & ASSEMBLIES
Printed parts. Physical connections.
Printed geometry meets existing hardware, shown here in components with metal bearings.
03 / A PRACTICAL PROCESS
A conversation.
A plan. A prototype.
Clear scope before work begins, with room to learn from each version.
- 01
Show us the idea.
Send a sketch, photo, or digital file. Tell us what the object needs to do and what you’ve tried so far.
- 02
Agree on the scope.
We’ll discuss dimensions, materials, quantity, timing, and the design or printing work involved before quoting.
- 03
Make it. Learn. Refine.
Develop the model, produce the part, and review what you learn. Plan further iterations as needed.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Before we
make a start.
Do I need a CAD file?
No. An idea, a sketch, photos, or approximate dimensions can start the conversation. If you have a file, include its format in your inquiry.
How much will my project cost?
Quotes depend on the design work, printing requirements, quantity, and agreed revisions. Share what you have in mind so we can discuss a scope before work begins.
What should I send with my inquiry?
Include the intended use, approximate dimensions, quantity, desired timing, and any reference images or files. Mention fit, heat, strength, or other constraints that could affect the design.
Does ProtoRoom offer classes?
ProtoSchool is envisioned as a future education offering. Classes are not currently listed for registration. For now, ProtoRoom focuses on CAD design, printing, and prototyping projects.
04 / YOUR NEXT IDEA
What do you
want to make?
Start with what you know. We’ll help work out the next step.
protoroom@strategicentrance.com