Build specs
Build Volume
220 × 220 × 250 mm
Single-print envelope. Assemblies and multi-part builds available.
Materials
PA12 CF · PA6 · PETG · PLA
Engineering-grade to consumer-grade. Match the material to the job.
Layer Resolution
0.1 – 0.4 mm
0.2mm standard. Fine to coarse resolution matched to part requirements.
Lead Time
24hr RFQ / 3–5 day parts
RFQ response within 24 hours. Most builds ship in 3–5 business days from approval.
File Formats
STL · STEP · 3MF
Send your file, we handle slicer setup and orientation for your geometry.
Minimum Order
1 unit
No minimum run size. Prototype to production quantities, same process.
Match the material to the job
PA12 CF is what we run internally — field-validated, fuel and oil resistant, load-bearing. But not every part needs that. Pick the material that fits the requirement and the budget. If you're not sure, tell us what the part does and we'll recommend.
| Material | Best for | Heat resistance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA12 CF Engineering | Load-bearing, under-hood, fuel/oil exposure, structural | ~170°C HDT | Our primary material. Deepest in-house experience. Same spec as PRESION. In-house heat treatment available for stress relief and dimensional stability. |
| PA6 Engineering | High-strength functional parts, wear-resistant components, general structural use | ~80–120°C HDT | Higher moisture absorption than PA12 — dry storage required. Strong and stiff when dry. |
| PETG Consumer+ | Light-duty functional parts, enclosures, brackets, prototypes that need chemical resistance | ~70–80°C HDT | Easy to print, good layer adhesion, mild chemical resistance. Not for high-heat or load environments. |
| PLA Consumer | Visual models, non-functional prototypes, fit-check parts, low-cost iteration | ~50–60°C HDT | Cheapest and fastest. Fine for anything that doesn't see heat, load, or chemicals. Not a production material. |
How it works
Send your RFQ
File, quantity, timeline, any critical dimensions or tolerances. We respond within 24 hours with a quote and any questions.
Review and approve
Quote comes with orientation plan and any DFM notes. You approve or we iterate. No surprises on delivery.
Print and inspect
Parts go through a post-print inspection against your spec. Dimensions checked. Visual defects flagged before ship.
Ship or local pickup
Austin-area clients can pick up direct. Shipping available anywhere in the US. Tracking provided on every order.
PA12 CF, laid down in-house.
No outsourcing. Every part is printed, inspected, and finished on our own machines in Austin. This is a PRESION catch can mid-build.
Quality system
Every build at Sanchez Labs runs under a quality management system aligned to AS9100D and ISO 9001 -- the same framework used by aerospace and defense suppliers. Work instructions, inspection gates, and acceptance criteria are defined per job before the first layer is laid. That is what AS9100-aligned additive manufacturing means in practice.
Material traceability starts at the spool -- every lot received against its certificate of analysis, linked through the build record to final inspection, retained for 10 years. First article inspection (AS9102-format) is performed on new geometries and any build parameter change. In-process dimensional verification happens at gated checkpoints, not only at the end. Nonconformances are written up and resolved with corrective action. We do not carry AS9100D certification; "AS9100-aligned" is the accurate claim, and it is the one we will stand behind in any supplier evaluation.
Our Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and Approved Vendor List are available to customers and qualified prospects on request. Contact [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials do you print in?
Our primary material is PA12 CF — carbon fiber reinforced nylon 12, rated to ~170°C HDT, fuel and oil resistant, field-validated under-hood. In-house heat treatment available for stress relief and dimensional stability. We also run PA6, PETG, and PLA. Match the material to the job — if you're not sure, tell us what the part does.
Do you print aerospace-grade parts?
Yes. PA12 CF is an aerospace-grade engineering material — high strength-to-weight, structural load-bearing, fuel and oil resistant. We run documented SOPs and inspection checklists on every build. Quality documentation and material traceability ship with your parts on request.
What's the minimum order quantity?
1 unit. No minimum run size. Single prototypes and production quantities run the same documented process.
What file formats do you accept?
STL, STEP, and 3MF. Send the file and we handle slicer setup and print orientation for your geometry.
How fast is the turnaround?
24-hour RFQ response. Most builds ship in 3–5 business days from approval. Rush availability discussed in your RFQ.
Where are you located? Do you ship?
Austin, Texas. Local pickup available. We ship anywhere in the US with tracking on every order.
Do you provide quality documentation?
Yes — SOPs, inspection checklists, and build records on every job. Request it in your RFQ and it ships with the parts.
What industries do you serve?
Automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and general engineering. We specialize in functional end-use parts with geometries that can't be machined — internal channels, complex baffling, assembled-in-place features.
Request for Quotation
Fill this out and we respond within 24 hours. Attach your STL or STEP file to the email that opens on submit — or email it separately to [email protected] with your name in the subject line.
Prefer email? Send directly to [email protected] — subject line: RFQ + your name.