Got a sketch? We’ll CAD it.

HIGH-QUALITY CAD
design & drafting
FAST / FROM 48H MELBOURNE-based

We’ll design it fast and hand over your 3D file (STEP/STL), plus a FREE 3D-printed sample—most jobs done in 2–5 business days.

Free 3D-printed sample with every CAD design • First model from 48h

what kad3d promises you?

24-hour prototypes, engineer review, Melbourne-made with AU-wide delivery.

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Clear pricing

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Make-it-right policy

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Confidential by default

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WHAT IS CAD DESIGN & DRAFTING?

The step before anything gets made. CAD is your part’s digital blueprint. We take your idea (or a broken part) and turn it into a 3D file a machine understands so it can be 3D-printed, CNC-machined, or moulded. First model from 48h; most jobs finish in 2–5 business days. Every job includes a free 3D-printed sample to test the fit.

Problems we solve (choose by need):

What you’ll receive:

What to send us:

Sketches or photos (or the physical part), key dimensions, fit/function, material/finish preferences, any deadlines. Got an STL already? Send it—we’ll assess and fix if needed.

Typical timelines:

Simple single-part: first model from 48h, drawings within 2–5 business days. Assemblies/complex parts: quoted with a clear delivery window.
Free 3D-printed sample • Fixed-fee quote • NDA-friendly service

NEED3D SCANNING?

High-accuracy scan of your part → STL mesh point cloud.
NEED REVERSE ENGINEERING?
We’ll replicate your part from the original: scan/measure

ALREADY HAVE A FILE?

Upload STL/STEP → instant quote for 3D printing

Benefits OF CAD DESIGN WITH KAD3D

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FAST, PREDICTABLE LEAD TIMES

First model from 48 hours; most jobs 2–5 business days with agreed ETAs.

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MANUFACTURABLE BY DESIGN

DFM/DFAM baked in: wall thicknesses, clearances, threads, snap-fits — parts that fit first time.

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FREE 3D-PRINTED SAMPLE

Physical fit-check included on every project — verify in hand before production.

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FILES YOU CAN USE ANYWHERE

STEP + print-ready STL supplied; drawings (PDF/DWG) with dimensions & tolerances.

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CLEAR PRICING & REVISIONS

Fixed-fee scope with defined inclusions; simple revision loop in plain English — no CAD jargon needed.

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LOCAL & EASY TO REACH

Melbourne team, NDA-friendly handling and secure file transfer; same-day response when you get in touch.

Free 3D-printed sample • Fixed-fee quote • NDA-friendly

How It Works

rom idea to usable 3D file, then into production. First model from 48h; most jobs 2–5 business days.

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SHARE YOUR IDEA OR PART
Send us your sketch/photo or drop off the part. Same-day response.
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WE DESIGN, YOU REVIEW

Approve design via a simple
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FILES & FREE SAMPLE
Get STEP/STL and a free 3D-printed fit sample — ready to make.
NDA / IP: We’ll sign your NDA or issue ours. All assets are treated as confidential; access is need-toknow only. We retain files solely to manufacture your parts and can remove them on request.

testimonials

what our clients says about kad3D

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4.9 / 5.0

based on 300+ reviews

Aria X
Aria X
By far the best 3d printing experience I have ever had with amazing customer service! Max is patient, knowledgable and quick to respond to all your questions, I cannot overstate how nice of an experience this was. This will be my go to shop for any of my prints for the future! Competitive price, 10/10 Print quality, 10/10 Customer service, 10/10 Easy to use website, 10/10 Turn around time and shipping times. Edit: Attached photos so you can see how clean the print is:
Jack Woodman
Jack Woodman
By far the best 3d printing experience I have ever had with amazing customer service! Max is patient, knowledgable and quick to respond to all your questions, I cannot overstate how nice of an experience this was. This will be my go to shop for any of my prints for the future! Competitive price, 10/10 Print quality, 10/10 Customer service, 10/10 Easy to use website, 10/10 Turn around time and shipping times. Edit: Attached photos so you can see how clean the print is:
Rami El-Khoury
Rami El-Khoury
Kad 3D has been a top notch experience. First time ever ordering something to be 3D printed and the service from these guys has been prompt and so helpful. Best of all, they keep you up-to-date with the progress of your order without the need of checking in! I highly recommend them and will definitely keep using them for my 3D printing needs 🙂
Andrew Liu
Andrew Liu
I uploaded a file for an instant quote, which was followed up by Max via email. He was super helpful and made a real effort to check in and clarify how I wanted my model printed to make sure everything was correct. Really friendly people and the whole thing was done and ready to collect the same day.
Travis Linton
Travis Linton
These guys were absolutely amazing. Outstanding customer services and a great quality product. I had no idea how the whole 3D printing process worked. They guided me through it, informed me about the different options and my product is perfect. Can't recommend highly enough.
Daniel H
Daniel H
I have a customer in Australia who needed a small part printed. I live in the USA so it would have been really hard to ship such a small part making sure it wasn't lost in shipping. Kad 3D was able to print and ship the part for me which saved a ton of time for my customer. They are able to finish their build in days as opposed to the weeks it would take for a new shipment to arrive. Thank you so much!!
Matthew Doepel
Matthew Doepel
I wanted to try my hand at 3D printing fondant stamps, I had absolutely no idea where to start or how to achieve my desired result. From start to finish, Max helped me achieve my goals and I have now learned a new skill! This is such a great service and Max is so knowledgeable, I highly recommend Kad 3D!

Rapid prototyping We Offer

Compare speed, surface and strength across FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and SLM

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materials we stock

PLA

Most cost-effective option great for fast concept parts.

PETG

Mid-range material Tough with moderate UV and chemical resistance

ABS

Stronger, heat-resistant up to 100°C

ASA

Stronger, heat resistant up to 100°C and UV stable for outdoor use

TPU

Flexible with 95A shore hardness

ASA-CF

Carbon Fibre Extra Stiff, heat resistant, and UV stable

KS408A
Standard ABS-like Resin

Cost-effective general-purpose resin, ideal for quick concept parts.

KS608A
Tough ABS-like Resin

Strong, tough, moisture-resistant; accurate and stable, heat-resistant to 70 °C.

KS808-BK
Black Tough ABS-like Resin

Strong, tough, moisture-resistant; accurate and stable, heat-resistant to 70 °C.

KS158T
Transparent Resin

Optically transparent resin available in glass-like or frosted finish

KS198S
Flexible Resin

Flexible (Shore 82A) with good tear resistance; ideal for rubber-like parts.

KS1208H
High Temperature Resin

Up to 135 °C; stiff, accurate and dimensionally stable for heat-resistant tooling

KS168C
Castable Resin

High-resolution resin for investment casting with clean burnout

Somos 9120
Chemical Resistant Resin

ABS-like, chemically resistant SLA resin ideal for medical/lab parts and functional prototypes.

PA 12 (nylon 12)

Strong engineering nylon — 48 MPa tensile strength. Heat resistant up to 175 °C (HDT).Great for functional parts.

TPU 95A

Rubber-like (Shore 95A) — bends and springs back, tear-resistant. Ideal for grips, seals and living hinges

PA 12 (Nylon 12)

Strong engineering nylon — 48 MPa tensile strength. Heat resistant up to 175 °C (HDT).Great for functional parts.

PA 12 + GB (glass beads)

Stiffer, dimensionally stable nylon — higher heat stability (HDT 182 °C). Ideal for jigs, fixtures and flat, precise parts

AlSiMg10
Aluminum Alloy

Most cost-effective option great for fast concept parts.

Ti6Al4V
Titanium Alloy

Aerospace-grade strength-to-weight, corrosion-resistant and biocompatible— ideal for high-performance or medical parts

316L
Stainless Steel

Excellent corrosion resistance and toughness—suited to food/medical fixtures and outdoor hardware.

18Ni 300
Maraging Steel

Ultra-high strength after ageing with low distortion—perfect for tooling, mould inserts, dies and jigs

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technologies at a glance

3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES

process

Best for

Materials

Accuracy

Max size

Surface finish

Colours available

Lead time

Express

FDM (plastic)

Fast, low-cost iterations
PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, CF filled
±0.25–0.30 mm or ±0.5%
1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm (larger available on request)
Layer lines; sand/prime/ paint; vapour smooth possible
Wide range available
3 business days (standard)
24-hour express available

SLA (resin)

Cosmetic/ show models, fine detail
ABS-like, Tough, Clear, High temp, Flexible, Castable, Chem resistant
±0.10–0.20 mm or ±0.2%
2700 × 900 × 800 mm
Very smooth; glossy/matte; clear polished
Opaque white/ black, clear; painted/plated
~2 weeks
Rush by request

SLS (nylon)

Tough functional parts, snap fits
PA12 (natural or dyed)
±0.20–0.30 mm or ±0.3%
440 × 440 × 450 mm
Fine matte, slightly grainy; bead-blast
Natural white; dye black; colours via dye

~2 weeks

Rush by request

MJF (nylon)

Batch-friendly, uniform parts
PA12, PA12-GB (glass-bead)
±0.20 mm or ±0.2%
380 × 380 × 280 mm
Clean, consistent matte
Grey; → dyed black

~2 weeks

Rush by request

SLM (metal)

Metal prototypes; heat/wear strength
AlSiMg10, 316L, 18Ni-300, Ti-6Al-4V
±0.10–0.20 mm or ±0.2% (pre machining)
1100 × 625 × 625 mm
Raw metallic; bead-blast/ machined; polish options
Natural metal

~2 weeks

Rush by request

CASTING & MOULDING TECHNOLOGIES

process

Best for

Materials

Accuracy

Max size

Surface finish

Colours available

Lead time

Express

Vacuum casting (PU)

Short-run 10 500 with IM-like feel
ABS-like, Nylon like, PC-like, Rubber-like (Shore A 30–90), High-temp, Colour-matched
±0.20–0.30 mm or ±0.3%
≈ 600 × 900 mm (tooling dependent)
Smooth, injection moulding-like; textures replicate master
Pantone/RAL colour-match; clear/tinted; rubber colours
3 business days (standard)
24-hour express available

Injection moulding

500+ units, lowest unit cost at scale
ABS, PP, PA/ nylon, PC, TPE, more
Tooling dependent (tight achievable)
Varies by tool/ press
Tool-defined: high-gloss to textured (SPI/VDI)
Masterbatch colour-match; broad palette
~2 weeks
Rush by request

FDM — FAST, TOUGH, COST-SMART SHORT-RUN PARTS

FDM is the quickest, most economical way to make functional production parts. We run calibrated, production-grade FDM with 24-hour express on select jobs and 3-business-day standard turns—made in Melbourne with tracked delivery.

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SLA - SMOOTHEST, PRESENTATION- READY PROTOTYPES

SLA (Stereo-lithography) gives you crisp detail and nearmoulded surface quality straight off the printer—perfect for trade-show pieces, presentation models, and intricate visual prototypes that must paint or polish beautifully. From palmsize parts to centrepiece builds up to 2700 × 900 × 800 mm, we’ve got you covered. Standard turnaround is ~2 weeks; for urgent hero pieces, our in-house large-format express option is 3–5 business days (on request). Australia-wide delivery available.

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SLS - TOUGH, SUPPORT FREE END-USE NYLON

SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) fuses nylon powder into dense, isotropic parts with no supports, so complex lattices, internal channels and moving assemblies print in one go. The result is a durable, matte finish ideal for functional prototypes and short-run production. Build volume up to 440 × 440 × 450 mm. Standard turnaround ~2 weeks (rush on request). Australiawide delivery available.

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MJF — PRODUCTION-GRADE CONSISTENT NYLON

MJF (Multi-Jet Fusion) produces dense, isotropic nylon parts with crisp detail and uniform cosmetics—ideal for end-use batches, snap-fit housings and mechanically loaded parts. Build volume up to 380 × 380 × 280 mm. Standard turnaround ~2 weeks (rush on request). Australia-wide delivery available.

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SLM — COMPLEX, PRODUCTION-GRADE METAL

SLM (Selective Laser Melting) fuses metal powder into dense,
near-wrought parts with internal features you can’t machine perfect for end-use brackets, manifolds, and tooling inserts with conformal cooling. Build volume up to 1100 × 625 × 625mm. Standard turnaround ~2 weeks (rush on request). Australia-wide delivery available

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Vacuum Casting - injection Mould - quality minus tooling costs

Polyurethane casting in silicone moulds delivers injectionmould–like cosmetics without high tooling costs—ideal for pilot builds, product demos, and bridge production. Great for colour-matched housings, crystal-clear parts, and soft overmoulds. Standard turnaround ~2 weeks. Australia-widedelivery available.

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Injection Moulding - PRODUCTION VOLUMES, MOULD-QUALITY PARTS

For scale and repeatability, nothing beats injection moulding. We deliver production-grade plastics with tight tolerances, consistent cosmetics and low unit cost at volume. Rapid aluminium tools for pilots through to hardened steel for long runs. Typical tooling lead time 4–8 weeks.

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Laser Cutting — FAST, CLEAN 2D PARTS

High-precision cutting and engraving for flat parts up to 1200 × 900 mm. Perfect for panels, bezels, signage, jigs, packaging inserts, and quick production nests. Cut in-house with rapid turns—1–3 business days standard, same-day/next-day express on request

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CNC Machining - PRECISE, PRODUCTION-READY PARTS

CNC milling and turning for tight-tolerance metal and plastic parts with crisp edges, machined threads and excellent repeatability. Ideal for functional prototypes, fixtures and production runs where dimensional accuracy and surface finish matter. Standard turnaround ~2 weeks.

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One partner, every stage

Make it. Ship it. Scale it.

End-use production via 3D printing (1–200+ units), bridge production via vacuum casting (10–500), and high-volume injection moulding (500+).

3D Printing

Best for: 1–200+ units, fast iterations, test fits & demos.

Vacuum Casting

Best for: 10–500 units, injection-moulding feel without tooling.

Injection Molding

Best for: 500+ units, tight tolerances, repeatability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have a questions in mind?

What is CAD design and why do I need it?
CAD design turns your idea or part into a precise 3D model on a computer. It’s the “digital blueprint” we use to 3D print, machine or mould the part. Good CAD saves time and money later because sizes, clearances and features are set correctly before anything is made.

Local pickup only available in melbourne, and next-day courier to metro areas are available. We also ship Australia-wide.

No MOQs—we’ll make one-offs or batches. Minimum order value is $55.

Click Instant Quote, upload your file, and choose material/finish. You’ll see pricing immediately; complex jobs can be manually reviewed on request.

STL, OBJ, STEP/STP, IGES/IGS, 3MF, DXF, DWG, and ZIP (up to 200 MB). If your file needs fixing, we can help.

All the majors: FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF; metals (SLM) on request. We’ll recommend the best option for strength, finish, and budget.

We prioritise tight tolerances and super-smooth finishes (especially with SLA). Tell us your critical dimensions and we’ll confirm achievable specs before printing.

Absolutely. Share how the part will be used (load, heat, UV, chemicals) and we’ll guide you—starting with cost-effective options first.

Yes. We’re NDA-friendly and handle all files securely. Only the engineering team sees your data.

Yes—B2C and B2B. We support prototypes, end-use parts, and short-run production to anyone in australia

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