Older product redesign
Only original physical model available. Rebuilt into manufacturable geometry. Then updated to solve the problem with original design.
Designing Solutions.Restoring Printers.Rebuilding Parts.
3D modelled from photos
Models created from reference photos. 3D Modelled, 3D Printed, Assembled and Hand Painted.
Paper drawing to final product
Concept Drawing, Revised, Approved for Production, Printed in Wax, Base-Layer Painted, and Finished in Bronze.
Large Scale Printing
Large-format printed pieces finished with hand-painted surface detail.
700 unit vacuum casting
Short-Run Production Using Vacuum Casting
FDM bulk printing and assembly
Repeatable printed parts organized for batches and assembly.
Core services
Three ways we help people.
Most work starts with downtime, a broken part, or a quantity that does not justify tooling.
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Printer Fleet Repair
On-site diagnostics, repairs, calibration, and reporting for business and education fleets.
Protect Uptime 02
Reverse Engineering + CAD
Measure, model, revise, and rebuild failed parts when the original is gone or not good enough.
See Design Services 03
Short-Run Production
Functional prototypes, end-use parts, and repeatable small batches across polymer and metal workflows.
3D Printing Service in Vancouver Design engineering Failure analysis CAD recreation Production revision
Measure, refine, and make.
When there is no usable file, the design work becomes the job. We rebuild geometry from failed parts, tighten weak points, and prepare revisions that can actually be manufactured again.
Understand what broke before building the next version.
Turn samples, photos, and dimensions into usable geometry.
Adjust material, fit, and finish for repeat output.
A Typical Project Moves Through These Stages
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Design/Part Submission
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Questions/Cost Estimate
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Deposit
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Design & Prototyping
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In-Hand Draft/Render Review
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Revision(s)
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Final Production
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Pickup/Delivery
Capability set
Pick the process that fits the part.
Polymer, resin, nylon, metal, vacuum casting, finishing, and CAD support under one roof.
FDMFunctional polymers and large-format output
SLAHigh-detail resin parts
SLS & MJFDurable nylon production parts
SLM metalAluminum, steel, titanium, and more
Vacuum castingRepeatable batches from silicone tooling
CAD + scanningReplication, redesign, and production files
Work archive
Real repairs, redesigns, and production examples.
A longer look at the kinds of repair, reverse engineering, finishing, and manufacturing work we are already doing.
Fleet Repair
Form3L Printing Repair and Restoration
Resin feeder gear replacement and leak cleanup.
Printing Troubleshooting
Prusa MK4S not printing properly and skipping
Full disassembly and returned to working condition testing over 10hrs of printing.
Fleet restoration
Six Bambu Lab A1 printers fully disassembled, repaired, and returned to service.
A school fleet restored instead of replaced.
Advanced repair
Bambu Lab X1E toolhead and motherboard disassembly and repair.
Detailed bench repair on a higher-end enclosed machine.
Printer service
Dremel 3D45 nozzle replacement, stepper motor replacement, cleaning, and calibration.
Replacing old parts and restoring printers to operations.
Restoration
Formlabs Form3 Leakage Restoration
Full disassembly of gearbox, cleaning and repair of leaked resin.
SLA Printer Repair
Uniformation GKTwo Z Leaked resin causing damage
Z Rod replacement and full disassembly. Resin removed and cleaned. Lubricated and tested.
Reverse Engineering
Broken window switches replicated through multiple revisions and final FDM production.
A failed assembly rebuilt into a repeatable replacement route.
Aging Parts Replication
Parts replication using existing worn parts.
Replaced using 3D printing. Printed in FDM.
Aging Parts Replication
Completed parts using FDM. Economical and Fast
Custom replication and re-manufacture in 1-2 business weeks.
Material upgrade
Failing plastic component redesigned and produced in SLM 416L metal alloy.
When the original material is the real problem, the process changes too.
Electronics repair
Raise3D N2 motherboard repair and service.
Machine restoration work beyond simple parts swapping.
Resin printer repair
Formlabs Form4 LPU Troubleshooting and Repair
Fleet repair for SLA printers
Finishing
10-inch SLA resin plaque finished with hand painting.
An example of detail work that continues beyond the print itself.
Fast turnaround
72-hour project turnaround for a time-sensitive replacement need.
Rapid intake, fabrication planning, and delivery when downtime matters.
Older product redesign
Older product redesigned into a cleaner printable route.
Legacy objects rebuilt into usable geometry when original files are not available.
Photo-based CAD
3D model created from photos when no CAD file existed.
Reference images turned into a printable model with real-world proportions.
Scale modelling
1:64 scale replication with small-detail modelling.
Miniature geometry prepared with readable detail at a compact scale.
Vacuum casting
Vacuum Casting to produce replace aging lamp shades
Short-run production where mold-based replication was the better route.
Batch builds
FDM bulk printing and assembly for repeatable parts.
A production example combining printed components, organization, and assembly.
AMS repair
Bambu Lab AMS disassembly and repair work.
Accessory repair that supports the reliability of multi-material printer setups.
Lens replication
Transparent lens replicated from a physical reference.
A small functional component recreated with geometry and material requirements in mind.
Custom display
Custom 3D printed display and finishing work.
Printed presentation pieces finished for visual impact, not just function.
Large Clear SLA Resin
90x70cm panels of SLA clear resin for printing.
Turnaround in 15 business days. Printed, remove supports and post-processed.
Prototype
FDM Printing to design and test quickly.
Printed multiple for quick turnaround and use.
Mechanical service
Printer mechanism service photographed during repair.
Close inspection of the moving hardware behind reliable printer output.
Custom Part Creation
Solved part fitment issues
Client wanted to use custom pipets in an industrial medical machine. We designed, tested, and created new parts that solved the problem.
Parts Replication
Failing plastic parts
We replicated, printed in harder plastic, and delivered 20 units within 2-3 business weeks.
MJF Printing
Part printed in Nylon PA12
We can print using MJF and SLS to make durable parts.
SLM Printing
416L Alloy Printing
Turnaround in 8-12 business days for small orders.
Large SLA Printing
60cm At Largest Point
We can print large heavy items in SLA.
SLA Printing
Small detailed printing in SLA
Regular white resin is our most economical with no extra cleaning costs.
Printer Repair
Bambu Lab A1
Bambu Lab A1 X Rail Replacement. Full disassembly and installation. Included troubleshooting for the original issue.
Printer Repair
Bambu Lab H2C Repair and Installation
Repaired and installed 3 AMS units.
Printer Repair
Bambu Lab A1 Repair
Full disassembly and restoration after print catastrophic failure.
SLA Printing
Large SLA Printing Over 110cm
Very large scale 2mm thick wall hollow printing of model
Printer Troubleshooting
Prusa XL Toolhead Issue
Toolhead would not engage correctly when starting to print. It would fault and drop the head. Problem resolved and printer working.
Printer Repair
Fusion3 F410 Printer Gear Box
Gear box needed full disassembly and repair. Later suggested to upgrade to V2 and helped to install.
FDM Bulk Printing
Simple White FDM Prints
Client wanted to make gifts for Christmas.
Parts Replication
Part needed to be replaced.
Replicated by hand, printed for testing and final printing done after 1x revision.
Printer Restoration
Bambu Lab X1E Parts Damage From Previous Repair
Identified all the broken and damaged parts to make the printer fully functional.
Custom Design
Taking the shape of a building in Toronto as a gift
Created a hinge design to be able to open as a book. Client signed their names inside as a gift.
Printer Repair
Prusa MK3S Printer Restoration
Damaged and not operable. Client could not resolve the issue and we did a 24hrs repair.
Signage
Custom 3D Printed Sign
Color matched to clients logo.
Start a Project
Show us what is down, broken, or ready to be made.
Meetup at approved drop-off locations is available in Vancouver and Richmond. Please arrange for service before bringing equipment.
Print quote builder
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Your selections help our team understand what you want. After reviewing the model, DECI3D may recommend compatible options, explain material limitations, or suggest changes that improve the result.
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