Formada3D Robot parts, 3D printed in Melbourne.
Formada3D 3D prints custom robot parts to order in our Melbourne workshop: gripper and end-effector fingers, camera and sensor housings, brackets, cable management, and jigs and fixtures for robot cells. STL files get an instant price from A$8 at formada3d.com/quote; send STEP files or a brief and we reply within 24 hours. Parts ship Australia-wide.
Which robot parts can be 3D printed?
Most of the custom, low-volume parts on a robot: anything that holds, guides, protects or touches. Metal drive parts and high-load structure usually stay machined.
Gripper & end-effector fingers
Rigid PETG fingers and adapters, and soft TPU 95A fin-ray style fingers and pads for delicate or irregular items.
Camera & sensor housings
Housings, hoods and mounts sized to your camera, lidar or sensor and your mounting pattern.
Brackets & covers
Brackets, plates, spacers and covers. PETG today; ASA and CF-nylon on request.
Cable management
Guides, clips, grommets and strain reliefs that fit your arm, gantry or chassis.
Cell jigs & fixtures
Nests, locators, part holders and tool rests for robot cells.
Field spares
Covers, guards, clips and fingers reprinted from your file whenever you need more.
The drawings show part types. They are illustrations, not customer projects.
Which material should a robot part be printed in?
Pick by what the part has to survive. Tell us the load, heat and what it touches and we recommend one.
| Material | Good for | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PETG | Brackets, housings, covers, rigid fingers. Softens around 69–71 °C. | Printing today |
| TPU 95A | Soft fingers, pads, bumpers, grommets. | Printing today |
| PLA | Fit-check prototypes and indoor jigs. Softens around 57 °C. | Printing today |
| ASA / ABS | Outdoor parts: ASA for UV and weather. | On request |
| CF-nylon (PAHT-CF) | Stiff, heat-resistant structure and end-effectors. | On request |
| Resin (Formlabs Form 4) | Small, fine-detail parts. | Coming soon, not available yet |
| SLS / MJF nylon, metal | End-use nylon and metal parts. | Via our partner network |
How accurate are 3D-printed robot parts?
Plan on about ±0.2–0.3 mm on most FDM features. Holes and slots print slightly undersize, so for bearings, press fits, pins and mating parts we design in the clearance or print a fit-test piece first. Big or complex parts get a manual check before we quote, and large parts can be designed to split and join.
How much do 3D-printed robot parts cost?
Priced by estimated material weight on our instant quote, from A$8 a job. We confirm the full price before printing.
| Part weight | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 g | A$0.15 / g |
| 100 – 300 g | A$0.18 / g |
| Over 300 g | A$0.22 / g |
| Instant-quote minimum | A$8 |
Worked examples
- 100 g part: about A$15
- 200 g part: about A$33
- 300 g part: about A$51
- Materials marked "on request", design work and business jobs are quoted per job. A business minimum may apply.
Common questions
Who 3D prints robot parts in Melbourne?
Formada3D prints custom robot parts to order in its Melbourne workshop: gripper fingers, sensor and camera housings, brackets, cable management and robot-cell jigs, for robot integrators, robotics startups, university labs and agri robot builders. STL files get an instant quote from A$8 at formada3d.com/quote.
Which material should we use for gripper fingers?
TPU 95A for soft, compliant fingers and pads, including fin-ray style fingers. PETG for rigid fingers, adapters and finger mounts. CF-nylon is available on request for stiff, light end-effectors. Printing two or three variants to test side by side is normal.
What tolerances can you hold?
Plan on about ±0.2–0.3 mm on most FDM features. Holes and slots print slightly undersize, so for bearings, press fits and mating parts tell us the fit you need and we design in the clearance or print a fit-test piece first.
How much does it cost?
Our instant quote prices by estimated material weight: A$0.15/g up to 100 g, A$0.18/g from 100 to 300 g and A$0.22/g beyond, from A$8 a job. A business minimum may apply to B2B jobs; we confirm the full price, including any minimum, before anything is printed.
How fast can you turn parts around?
We reply to custom enquiries within 24 hours. Most jobs are printed and shipped in 3–5 days depending on size; for larger quantities we confirm timing with the quote.
What files can I send?
STEP, STL or other CAD exports, or a sketch, photos and measurements. STL files get an instant estimate in our online quote tool at formada3d.com/quote; send STEP and other files to [email protected] and we quote them manually or model the part for you.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes, NDAs are available on request. Say so in your enquiry and we sort it out before you send any files.
Have a file? Get an instant quote.
STL files are priced instantly from A$8. STEP files, sketches and briefs: use the enquiry form or email [email protected] and we reply within 24 hours.
Last updated 10 October 2026.