3D Printing Services in Columbus, Ohio
Custom 3D Printing for Projects, Parts & More
The Gun Lab offers 3D printing services for customers in Columbus, Gahanna, and Central Ohio. Whether you need a custom part, prototype, replacement item, organizational accessory, or a one-of-a-kind project, we can help turn your idea into a physical object.
Have a design ready or just an idea? Contact us to discuss your project and see what we can create.
What Is 3D Printing?
3D printing is a manufacturing process that creates physical objects layer by layer from a digital design.
Unlike traditional manufacturing methods that remove material from a larger piece, 3D printing builds the object from the ground up. This makes it possible to create custom shapes, prototypes, replacement parts, organizers, and other items without the need for expensive tooling or traditional manufacturing equipment.
At The Gun Lab, we use 3D printing to create practical, customized parts and products based on your project needs.
What Can We 3D Print?
The possibilities with 3D printing are extensive. Some projects are best suited for 3D printing because they can be customized quickly and produced without traditional manufacturing methods.
Custom Parts
Need a small custom part or component? We can produce compatible parts from an existing design or help determine whether your project is suitable for 3D printing.
Prototypes
Have an idea but want to see it in the real world before committing to a final version?
3D printing is an excellent way to create prototypes, test dimensions, and evaluate a design.
Organizers & Storage Solutions
Custom organizers, holders, trays, mounts, and other organizational products can often be designed and printed to fit a specific space or application.
Replacement Parts
Some hard-to-find plastic parts can potentially be reproduced using 3D printing, depending on the design, material, and intended use.
Custom Projects
Have something specific in mind?
If you have a design, idea, or project that you think could be 3D printed, contact us. We'll let you know if it's a good fit for our equipment and materials.
Custom 3D Printing
You don’t have to choose from a catalog of pre-made products.
If you have an idea for something you’d like printed, we can help determine what is possible and what approach makes sense for the project.
You can provide:
- An existing 3D model
- A design file
- A drawing or dimensions
- Photos of an existing part
- An idea for something you’d like created
The more information you can provide, the easier it is for us to determine the best way to approach your project.
How Does Our 3D Printing Service Work?
1. Tell Us About Your Project
Send us your idea, design, dimensions, or existing model and tell us what you're looking to create.
2. We Review the Project
We'll look at the design and determine whether the project is suitable for 3D printing.
Choose the Material
Depending on the project, we'll determine which available material is appropriate for the intended use.
4. We Print Your Project
Once the design and details are approved, we'll prepare the file and print your project.
5. Final Inspection
We'll inspect the finished print and make sure it meets the agreed-upon specifications before you receive it.
3D Printing Materials
Different projects require different materials.
The appropriate material depends on factors such as:
- Intended use
- Strength requirements
- Flexibility
- Heat exposure
- Appearance
- Size and design
- Indoor or outdoor use
We’ll help determine which available material makes the most sense for your project.
Important note: 3D-printed parts are not automatically suitable for every application. Material selection and print design are important factors in determining how a finished part should be used.
Do You Need Help With the Design?
Already have a 3D model?
Great — we can review it and determine whether it is ready to print.
Don’t have a 3D model?
We can discuss your project and determine whether we can help with the design or whether you’ll need to provide a finished model.
For custom projects, we’ll need accurate dimensions and specifications before producing the final part.
How Much Does 3D Printing Cost?
Every 3D printing project is different, so pricing depends on the size and complexity of the project, the amount of material used, printing time, design work, and other factors.
For that reason, custom projects are quoted individually.
For current 3D printing pricing and our standard services, visit our Services page.
Is Your Project a Good Fit for 3D Printing?
3D printing works particularly well for projects that require customization, low-volume production, prototypes, or parts that would otherwise be difficult or expensive to manufacture.
A good 3D printing project may include:
- Custom shapes or dimensions
- Low quantities
- Prototypes
- Plastic replacement parts
- Organizers and holders
- Custom fixtures
- Personalized projects
Not every part is a good candidate for 3D printing. If a project requires specialized materials, extremely high strength, precision machining, or other manufacturing processes, another method may be more appropriate.
For that reason, custom projects are quoted individually.
For current 3D printing pricing and our standard services, visit our Services page.
3D Printing Projects
Have an idea you’d like to see printed? Contact The Gun Lab and let’s talk about your project.
Why Choose The Gun Lab for 3D Printing?
Local. Custom. Practical.
The Gun Lab provides local 3D printing services for customers in Columbus, Gahanna, and Central Ohio.
We focus on practical projects and custom solutions rather than simply printing a file and handing it back to you.