Low-volume manufacturing is the gap between one prototype and a full injection-molded run. Somewhere between 10 and 1,000 parts, a mold doesn't pay off yet, but you still need parts that match. That's the work we do every week in Olalla, WA.
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Why 3D printing fits small runs
- No mold. A simple injection mold commonly costs $3,000 to $10,000 before the first part. Printing starts at part one.
- No minimum. Order 12 now and 40 next month.
- Design changes are free. A revision is a new file, not a new tool.
- Price drops with quantity. One palm-sized PLA part is $11.01. Fifty of the same part came to $8.67 each, about 30% less. See real prices.
How we keep a batch consistent
- Every run uses the same file, the same printer profile and the same material.
- The first parts off each batch get measured on the features that matter.
- We save your settings, so a reorder months later comes out the same.
Recent runs
- About 270 small TPU parts across seven designs for a reseller
- 100 multi-color logo keychains for a Bremerton restaurant, split across two orders
- Replacement shelf parts for a local food business
Materials
PLA for appearance parts, PETG for tough everyday parts, TPU for flexible parts, ASA for outdoor and heat, and resin for fine detail. Compare them on our materials page.
When to move to molding
Once a design is final and volume runs into the thousands, injection molding usually wins on cost per part. We'll tell you when you cross that line. Read the break-even math or see how 3D printed molds can bridge the gap.
Lead time
Small orders usually ship the next business day. Larger runs get a ship date with the quote, before you pay.