Custom 3D Modelling
OutsideDbox in Nitra models 3D parts to order: bring a napkin sketch, a photo of a broken part or a drawing and we hand back a model ready for printing or manufacturing, with dimensions that fit.
What Can We Model?
Technical parts
Brackets, enclosures, adapters, jigs, gears. Parametric models that can be changed later.
Spare parts
From a photo with a scale or from the damaged piece. We measure, reconstruct and reinforce weak spots.
Products and packaging
From sketch to production model. Ergonomics, parting lines, tolerances for printing and moulding.
Branded and display objects
Logos in 3D, trophies, architectural and presentation models to scale.
Sculptures, replicas and artworks
Busts, sculptures, relief maps and 3D printed artworks from an original, a photo or a scan. Large pieces are printed in sections and the seams finished.
How Long Modelling Takes
Modelling is charged by the hours worked. Before we start you get an estimate of the hours and a price with a ceiling we will not exceed without your approval.
| Job | Estimated hours |
|---|---|
| Simple bracket or adapter from a photo with dimensions | 1 to 2 |
| Electronics enclosure with connector cut-outs from a board | 3 to 6 |
| Assembly jig for a production line from a part and description | 4 to 8 |
| Product design: logo, 3D model, sample and a run of branded objects | project |
What you get
- •Source model (STEP or native format) plus STL / 3MF for printing
- •Technical documentation: a drawing with the main dimensions for checking
- •One revision included, further ones hourly
- •A printed sample before a series, on request
Lead times by technology
| Technology | Standard (working days) | Express (working days) |
|---|---|---|
| 3D modelling (simple to medium) | 2 to 7 | on request |
| Design and branding (logo, product) | 10 to 20 | on request |
Lead times run from quote approval. Express depends on capacity and carries a surcharge.
Sculptures, 3D Printed Artworks and Detailed Models
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FAQ
How much does a custom 3D model cost?
Modelling is charged by the hour. A simple bracket takes 1 to 2 hours, an electronics enclosure 3 to 6, a jig 4 to 8. You get an estimate of the hours and a ceiling before we start.
What do you need from me to model a part?
Photos of the part with a ruler or calliper from all sides, the mating dimensions, and a description of function and load. Send a drawing or an old model if you have one.
Do I get the source file of the model?
Yes. We hand over the source model (STEP or native format), an STL or 3MF for printing and a drawing with the main dimensions. The model is yours to manufacture anywhere.
How do you 3D model a part from a picture?
From photos of the part taken from all sides with a ruler or tape measure in the shot, plus the main dimensions. We rebuild the part in CAD from them, you approve the model before printing, and the files are yours. For parts that must fit precisely, sending the part itself is better.
How do I 3D model for printing?
Model a closed, watertight body in millimetres with walls of at least 1.2 mm for FDM and 0.6 mm for SLA, clearance in any mating holes and as few overhangs as possible, because overhangs need supports. Export it as STL or STEP and send it through the quote form. If you would rather not model it, send a sketch or a photo and we build the model at the hourly rate.
How long does custom 3D modelling take?
OutsideDbox delivers simple to medium models in 2 to 7 working days from approval of the quote. The work itself takes 1 to 2 hours for a bracket, 3 to 6 for an electronics enclosure and 4 to 8 for a jig; the rest is your approval of the model. If we also print the part, add 3 to 5 working days for FDM or 3 to 6 for SLA.
How many model revisions are included?
One revision is included in the modelling price, further ones are charged by the hour. You approve the model against a drawing with the main dimensions before printing or manufacturing, so changes happen before a part exists.
Will you model the part and print it too?
Yes. OutsideDbox models the part and prints it on its own FDM and SLA printers in Nitra, from one piece to a small series, with one quote and one person responsible. On request we print a sample before the series, and the model stays yours for any other manufacturing.
Can you model a sculpture, a replica or an artwork?
Yes. OutsideDbox models busts, sculptures, relief maps and 3D printed artworks from an original, a photo or a scan, and prints them, including large pieces in sections with finished seams. From our work: a dragon bust, a lit torso sculpture, a relief map of Košice and 3D printed artworks.
Will you sign an NDA before I send drawings or a sketch?
Yes. Tick NDA in the request and we send a confidentiality agreement to sign before you share anything. Files are used only for your project and deleted after delivery on request.
Send Us Your Brief Today
Send a sketch or a photo and tell us what the part has to do. Estimated hours and price within 48 hours.
If 3D printing is not the right route for your part, we will say so and point you to CNC, injection moulding or laser cutting.