Additive manufacturing service desk
[ SERVICES // FIVE CONTROL POINTS ]

From CAD upload to repeatable AM order path.

Sculpteo is built for buyers who need the additive manufacturing route explained in practical terms: material fit, geometry risk, finish assumptions, inspection level, and reorder discipline.

File intake DfAM review Build routing Finishing Reorder data
8.1M+part files reviewed
16,775+quote paths active
57 yrscombined AM practice
28process and finish routes
7data gates per quote
[ ENGINEERING HANDOFF ]

What the service team clarifies before production starts.

01

Geometry risk translated into buyer language.

Thin walls, enclosed powder, support removal, surface sealing, tolerance stack, and threaded insert needs are identified early. Instead of sending a generic yes or no, Sculpteo returns a compact route note that helps the buyer decide whether to prototype, revise, or move to a controlled build.

CAD geometry review
02

Material and finish assumptions stay attached to the quote.

Nylon, resin, and metal AM all behave differently after printing. The service workflow records color, texture, sealing, smoothing, heat exposure, insert installation, and inspection requirements so the purchasing record matches what production will actually deliver.

Material finish comparison
03

Repeat orders are treated as controlled releases.

When a team reorders a bracket, housing, fixture, or test part, the original process route, finish note, inspection expectation, and packaging instruction remain available. That is the difference between a simple online print and a procurement-ready additive channel.

Repeat order inspection packet
[ NUMBERED STEPS ]

A short path from file to documented shipment.

01

Upload

Send STEP, STL, 3MF, or drawing notes with quantity and target use.

02

Review

Receive manufacturability, material, and finish guidance before committing.

03

Build

Route the order through the selected AM process with status checkpoints.

04

Document

Attach certs, dimensional notes, and reorder assumptions to the project record.

[ FAQ ]

Fast answers for practical additive manufacturing orders.

Can Sculpteo advise on material selection?

Yes. Share the part function, operating environment, cosmetic requirement, and quantity. The team will compare nylon, resin, and metal routes with cost and lead-time implications.

Can prototypes become small-batch orders?

Yes. The production note can retain the process, finish, and inspection assumptions so the first approved build becomes a cleaner repeat purchase.

Can I request inspection documentation?

Yes. Dimensional checks, material certification, and first-article style notes can be quoted when the project requires documented verification.

[ ROUTE REQUEST ]

Ask for the additive manufacturing path that fits the part, not a generic print price.

  • Process recommendation matched to geometry and use.
  • Finish and inspection assumptions visible before order release.
  • Procurement notes for repeatable small-batch buying.