3D PRINTING / CHRISTCHURCH, NZ
3D printing in
Christchurch.
From a finished file or an unfinished idea. Send a design that’s ready to print, or bring a sketch or a problem and I’ll help develop the part first. Printed in anything from PLA and PETG to carbon-fibre engineering filaments, then picked up in Christchurch or couriered anywhere in New Zealand.
HOW IT WORKS
Your file.
Printed and delivered.
- Start with a file or an ideaSend an STL, 3MF, or STEP file and get an instant estimate, or describe what you need and I’ll help design it.
- Choose a filamentPick from the range below, or tell me how the part will be used and I’ll recommend one. My filament or yours.
- Printed and deliveredPick up in Christchurch by arrangement, or have it couriered anywhere in New Zealand.
WHAT I PRINT
- Prototypes and fit checks
- Functional parts, brackets, and jigs
- Enclosures for electronics
- Replacement and custom parts
- Decorative and display pieces
- One-offs and small batches
FILAMENTS
The right material
for the part.
Everyday, decorative, flexible, and fibre-filled engineering filaments. Not sure which suits? Tell me how the part will be used.
- PLA
- Fit checks, visual models, and quick prototypes.
- PLA Matte
- A soft, low-sheen finish that hides layer lines, for display pieces and enclosures.
- Silk PLA
- A glossy, metallic-look sheen for decorative and display pieces.
- PETG
- Tough, everyday functional parts with some chemical resistance.
- ASA
- UV and weather resistant, for parts that live outdoors.
- TPU 95A
- Flexible and impact-absorbing, for gaskets, grips, bumpers, and protective cases.
- PETG-CF
- Carbon-fibre filled PETG. Stiffer, with a clean matte finish.
- ABS-GF
- Glass-fibre filled ABS. Stiff, dimensionally stable, and heat resistant.
- PA6-CF / PA12-CF
- Carbon-fibre filled nylons for strong, stiff, wear-resistant parts such as gears, brackets, and jigs.
QUESTIONS
3D printing in
Christchurch, answered.
Do you offer 3D printing in Christchurch?
Yes. Cabel is based in Christchurch and prints parts for individuals and businesses, from finished designs or from ideas that still need designing. Prints can be picked up in Christchurch by arrangement.
Can you courier prints elsewhere in New Zealand?
Yes. Prints can be couriered anywhere in New Zealand, with the courier cost added to your quote.
What files do you need?
For a ready-to-print design, an STL, 3MF, or STEP file. For an instant estimate you can also use G-code or a sliced 3MF from Orca Slicer. No file yet? Describe the part and I’ll help design it.
Which filaments can you print?
PLA, PLA Matte, Silk PLA, PETG, ASA, TPU 95A, PETG-CF, ABS-GF, PA6-CF / PA12-CF. If the filament you want isn’t listed, I can source it, or print with filament you supply.
How much does 3D printing cost?
It depends on the filament, how much material the part uses, the print time, and how many build plates the job needs. The instant estimate works this out from your file: setup is $5 per build plate, machine time starts at $1 an hour, and the minimum job is $10. Every estimate is confirmed before printing.
How big can a part be?
Up to 256 × 256 × 256 mm in one piece, on an Elegoo Centauri Carbon. Larger parts can often be split and joined, and I can suggest options.
Can you print carbon-fibre and other engineering filaments?
Yes: PETG-CF, ABS-GF, PA6-CF, and PA12-CF for strong, stiff parts, as well as ASA for parts that live outdoors and TPU for flexible ones.
What if I don’t have a design yet?
I can design it. Cabel also offers CAD and prototyping, taking a sketch or a requirement through to a printable part.
How long does it take?
It depends on the part and the print queue. Timing is confirmed with each quote.