3D printing for Industrial Housings and Enclosures

3D printed industrial housings — full-size prototypes before committing to sheet metal.

Industrial enclosures and housings are expensive to fabricate in sheet metal or cast. Before committing to tooling, validate your design with a full-size 3D printed prototype. Test component fitment, cable routing, thermal management, and serviceability with a part you can hold, open, and assemble.

~1200mm
Max single piece
Yes
Machinable
5–10 days
Lead time
50–70% less
Cost vs sheet metal
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Challenges we solve

What industrial housings and enclosures teams need from a 3D printing service

Validating enclosure designs at full scale

Scaled-down models miss the issues that only show up at full size — cable bend radii, service access, tool clearance, and component heat dissipation. We produce full-size enclosure prototypes up to ~1200mm.

Testing component fitment and assembly

Mount real components, route real cables, and test real assembly sequences in a full-size prototype. Identify interference and access issues before committing to sheet metal.

Iterating before expensive fabrication

Sheet metal tooling and fabrication is expensive and slow to change. Iterate on the 3D printed prototype until the design is locked, then fabricate with confidence.

Producing functional prototypes that can be modified

ABS and ABS-Like Resin can be drilled, tapped, sanded, and machined. Add mounting holes, modify openings, and test modifications directly on the prototype.

Materials

Materials for industrial housings and enclosures

ABS-Like Resin on Industrial SLA for detailed housings requiring smooth surfaces and dimensional precision. ABS on FGF for large enclosures requiring impact resistance and machinability. Both materials can be drilled, tapped, and modified after printing.

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Common parts

What we build for industrial housings and enclosures

Control panel housings
Server enclosure prototypes
Machine covers
Power distribution housings
Electronics enclosures
Cable management covers
Ventilation panel prototypes
Service access door prototypes
Rack mount housings
Industrial equipment panels
Makelab production facility

Built in our factory

Brooklyn, NY

How it works

Your project, step by step

01

Upload housing design

Send CAD files with component layout, mounting details, and critical dimensions.

02

Build planning

We assess single-piece vs. multi-part construction and recommend technology based on size and detail requirements.

03

Print

Housing produced at full scale with orientation optimized for wall flatness and dimensional accuracy.

04

Finish & verify

Surfaces finished. Critical mounting features and openings dimensionally verified.

05

Ship

Shipped in protective packaging. Ready for component fitment and assembly testing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I mount real components in the prototype?

Yes. ABS and ABS-Like Resin can be drilled and tapped for mounting hardware. We can also print threaded inserts directly into the housing.

How does the wall thickness compare to sheet metal?

We can print walls from 1mm to 10mm+. For prototyping purposes, we match your sheet metal wall thickness to evaluate stiffness and feel.

Can you produce watertight enclosures?

Industrial SLA produces near-watertight parts. For fully sealed enclosures, we can apply sealant or gasket features.

Other applications

Rapid Prototyping

Functional prototypes in 2–3 business days. Test form, fit, and function before committing to tooling.

Production Parts

Production-grade 3D printed parts at volume — without tooling investment.

Hardware Development

One vendor from first prototype to production parts — no retooling, no requalifying.

Large Format 3D Printing

Single pieces up to 1200mm — or seamless multi-part assemblies at any scale.

Tooling & Fixtures

Custom jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids — delivered in days, not weeks.

Bridge Manufacturing

Ship real product now. Transition to injection molding when you are ready.

Replacement & Spare Parts

Reproduce legacy parts, replace obsolete components, and eliminate spare parts inventory.

Custom Enclosures

Custom enclosures with snap-fits, bosses, and ventilation — production-grade, no tooling.

Low Volume Manufacturing

Manufacture 10 to 5,000 parts without tooling — scale up or down order by order.

Presentation Models & Props

Presentation-quality models, trade show props, and display pieces — finished and delivered on time.

Casting Patterns

3D printed casting patterns — clean burnout, fine detail, no traditional pattern tooling.

Medical & Anatomical Models

Anatomical models, surgical planning aids, and medical training tools — dimensionally accurate.

End-Use Consumer Products

Ship real products to real customers — without injection mold tooling.

Design Verification & Testing

DVT and EVT builds in production-representative materials — validate before you tool.

Product Design Validation

Test form, fit, and function with production-grade materials before committing to tooling.

Investor Samples

Presentation-quality parts that look and feel like the final product — built for boardrooms, pitch decks, and demo days.

Pre-Production Testing

Validate tolerances, material behavior, and assembly flow at low volume before committing to production.

Jigs and Fixtures

Custom tooling for your production line — printed and delivered in days, not weeks.

End-Use Production Parts

Parts that go directly into products your customers buy and use — not prototypes, not samples.

Supply Chain Supplementation

Fill gaps in your supply chain without retooling or waiting months for overseas shipments.

Low-Volume Serial Production

Hundreds to thousands of identical parts — no MOQ from a mold shop, no tooling investment.

Replacement Parts Programs

On-demand spares for legacy and current products — without warehousing inventory.

Architectural Models

Site models, facade studies, and presentation pieces at true scale — printed whole or assembled seamless.

Trade Show Builds

Oversized displays and product replicas built to withstand transport and handling — show-ready finish.

Tooling and Molds

Large-format mold masters and lay-up tools — printed faster than machined.

Props and Set Pieces

Camera-ready props for film, TV, and commercial production — on tight timelines.

Wind Tunnel Models

Dimensionally accurate aerodynamic test models at scale — smooth surfaces, tight tolerances.

Legacy Part Replacement

Reverse-engineer and reproduce discontinued parts from scans or drawings — no original tooling needed.

Part Consolidation

Combine multi-part assemblies into single printed components — fewer parts, fewer failure points.

Lightweighting

Topology optimization and lattice structures — cut weight without cutting strength.

Manufacturability Analysis

Evaluate your design for printability before committing to a production run.

Scan-to-CAD

Point cloud in, watertight solid out — production-ready CAD from any 3D scan.

Tooling Design

Custom jigs, fixtures, and mold masters — designed from scratch for additive manufacturing.

Fixture Optimization

Redesign production fixtures to reduce weight, improve ergonomics, and speed up assembly.

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Plan Your Project

Tools to plan your build

Check shipping transit times, estimate lead times by technology, and review design guidelines before you upload — so your parts print right the first time.

Check Transit Time

Enter your zip code to see how fast parts arrive from our Brooklyn facility.

Ready to start your industrial housings and enclosures project?

Upload your CAD file and get a quote in minutes — or talk to our engineers about your next production run.