On-Demand Parts for Artists & Designers
Bring your creative vision to life. Custom sculptures, design prototypes, and art pieces with fine-detail materials, as fast as 1 business day. No minimum order quantity.
Get an Instant QuoteCreative Projects, Without Compromise
Traditional fabrication methods put limits on creative work. Complex geometries get simplified to fit what molds and manual processes can handle. One-off pieces become prohibitively expensive, and custom projects sit in queue for weeks at local shops. The gap between what you can design and what you can actually produce holds back the work.
Simple Machining closes that gap. Upload your 3D model and get an instant quote for parts printed in fine-detail resins, durable nylons, or flexible materials. We produce complex geometries, intricate textures, and organic forms that traditional methods struggle with, and deliver as fast as one business day. No minimum orders, no setup fees. Just the parts you need to bring your creative vision to life.
The Fernandina Beach Shrimp Drop
We helped HabRitual print and deliver an amazing art installation used as the midnight drop over the Fernandina Beach Riverfront to celebrate the arrival of 2026.
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How Artists & Designers Use Our Services
From gallery sculptures to product prototypes, creatives rely on our 3D printing capabilities for work that demands precision and detail.
Sculpture & Fine Art
Print intricate sculptures, relief panels, and organic forms with fine-detail resins or durable nylon. Achieve geometries impossible with traditional carving or casting.
Product Design Prototypes
Validate form, ergonomics, and aesthetics with high-fidelity prototypes. Test multiple design variants side by side before committing to tooling.
Jewelry & Wearables
Create jewelry masters, wearable tech housings, and accessory prototypes with ultra-fine detail. SLA resins capture features down to 0.2 mm.
Exhibition & Installation Pieces
Produce large-format components, modular assemblies, and site-specific installations. Lightweight yet durable materials keep shipping and mounting simple.
Prop & Set Design
Build custom props, set dressing, and theatrical elements on tight timelines. Print lightweight replicas, architectural details, and one-of-a-kind set pieces.
Custom Packaging & Display
Design and produce branded packaging inserts, point-of-sale displays, and product stands. Prototype packaging concepts before committing to production tooling.
From CAD to Part in 4 Steps
No purchase orders. No phone tag. Upload, quote, print, ship.
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Delivery
Upload Your CAD File
Drag and drop your files into our instant quoting platform. We handle the rest.
- STL, STEP, OBJ, and 3MF supported
- Instant 3D model preview
- Multi-file batch uploads
- Upload history for reorders
Configure Your Build
Choose your process, material, quantity, and quality settings. Pricing updates in real time.
- Process and material selection
- Quantity and volume discounts
- Quality profile options
- Post-processing add-ons
Review & Order
Review totals, select shipping speed, and submit. Need a manual quote? We've got that too.
- Parts list with status and totals
- Shipping and lead-time options
- Manual quote gate when needed
- Shareable purchaser view
Track & Receive
Follow your order from production through delivery with real-time status updates.
- Status timeline and shipment tracking
- Real-time ETA updates
- Partial shipments supported
- Delivery confirmation
Built for Every Creative Discipline
Whether you're sculpting, prototyping, or building installations, we speak your language.
Sculptors & Fine Artists
Complex organic forms, gallery-ready surfaces, and geometries beyond traditional carving or casting.
Industrial Designers
High-fidelity prototypes for form validation, user testing, and client presentations.
Jewelry Designers
Ultra-fine detail masters for investment casting, wax patterns, and wearable prototypes.
Set & Prop Designers
Lightweight props, architectural details, and custom set pieces on tight production timelines.
Furniture & Product Designers
Functional prototypes, custom hardware, and scale models for client review and production planning.
Design Students & Studios
Thesis projects, studio coursework, and portfolio pieces with professional-grade materials and finish.
Materials for Art & Design
15+ materials selected for surface finish, fine detail, color options, and creative flexibility.
Engineering Resins
- Ultra-smooth surface finish
- 25-micron layer resolution
- Ideal for gallery-quality pieces
Nylon PA12
- Durable & lightweight
- Excellent for large sculptural forms
- Sandable, paintable, dyeable
PLA
- Vibrant color options
- Sharp detail reproduction
- Great for concept models and display
Flexible TPU
- Rubber-like flexibility
- Soft-touch wearables and grips
- Ideal for organic, bendable forms
ABS
- Easy to paint & finish
- Good impact resistance
- Vapor-smoothable for glossy surfaces
PA12-CF
- Lightweight & structural
- Carbon fiber reinforced
- For large installations and frames
Find the Right Process for Your Project
Select what matters most. We'll point you to the right process.
Get concept models in 1 to 2 days. Best for early-stage iteration, fit checks, and fast design cycles where speed matters more than finish.
Learn more about FDM →Nylon parts with real mechanical properties. Handles snap fits, load-bearing assemblies, and complex geometry without support structures.
Learn more about SLS →Smooth, high-detail parts for presentations, visual prototypes, and transparent or flexible components. Smoothest surface finish of any process we run.
Learn more about SLA →Consistent mechanical properties across 10 to 500 parts. No tooling investment, no MOQs. Production-grade nylon with fast turnaround.
Learn more about MJF →Tight tolerances, threaded features, and metal-strength parts. For production-grade requirements where 3D printing won't cut it.
Learn more about CNC →Note: These are general guidelines. Every project is different. Talk to our team and we'll help you find the right fit.
What Artists and Designers Say
"Simple Machining helped take our concept to a production-ready prototype. Their CAD and 3D printing support gave us confidence at every step. Professional, responsive, and reliable."
"Needed a few parts 3D printed for a project. Extremely quick to respond. I had a quote at a reasonable rate within 2 hours of sending over my files and had high quality parts in my hand less than a week after. Highly recommend."
"I needed some help with a prototype product development project. This turned out to be the best possible decision. Avneet guided me through basics and produced several product models for me to evaluate. I have saved more time and money than I initially imagined."
Manufacturing process
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Upload your CAD model and receive instant pricing with material, quantity, and lead-time options in seconds. No phone calls, no quote forms, no waiting.
- Instant pricing as soon as your file uploads
- Adjust material, quality, or quantity; totals update live
- No MOQs, no setup fees, no purchase orders required
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Art & Design FAQ
- 700 Terminal Cir. Livermore, CA 94551
- info@simplemachining.com
- +1 925.344.6165