Custom Manufacturing From Prototyping To Production
From rapid prototyping to on-demand manufacturing
delivered in days. Explore the differences between machining
and molding for plastic and metal parts.
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Enhanced Manufacturing Capabilities with Our Digital Network
Our digital network of manufacturers unlocks expanded capabilities across services. To move injection molding from low-volume (10,000+ parts) to higher-volume (100,000+ parts) production, try our network. Anodizing and tighter tolerances are available with CNC machining. And both molding and machining have volume pricing options for lower piece-part cost. You can even prototype quick and cost-efficiently with FDM 3D printing. Get more out of manufacturing with our digital network.
Try Protolabs NetworkCompare our Digital Manufacturing Servicios
| Service | Lead Times | Materiales | Tolerances | Max Part Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection Molding | 1-20 days | Thermoplastic and Thermoset | +/- 0.003 in. | 18.9 in. x 29.6 in. x 8 in. |
| CNC Machining | 1 - 7 days | Metals and Plastics | +/-0.002 in | 22 in. x 14 in. x 3.75 in. |
| 3D Printing | 1 - 7 days | Metal and Plastics | +/-0.002 in | 29 in. x 25 in. x 21 in. |
| Sheet Metal | 1 - 7 days | Metal | Varies depending on features | 47 in. x 39 in. |

Manufacturing Across the Entire Product Life Cycle
Our advanced manufacturing capabilities and extensive material options support every stage of product development — from a single prototype to full-scale production. As your trusted manufacturing partner, we deliver high-quality parts with speed, precision, and reliability.

Manufacturing Materiales
Choose from hundreds of plastic and metal materials suitable for prototyping and end-use production applications.
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Manufacturing Materiales
Access an extensive portfolio of plastic and metal materials optimized for every stage of product development — from prototype validation to end-use production.
View MaterialesTour our Injection Molding Facility
Take a quick peek behind the curtain of our injection molding process. We offer a fully digitized injection molding process to bring your cost-efficient parts fast.
What's in a Digital Manufacturing Quote?
Want to see what's included in a quote? Check out our sample quotes below to navigate through our online quoting system. Within each quote, you can adjust the material, quantity, and turn time and see pricing updates in real time as well as explore interactive design analysis on various parts.
Injection Molding
Look for the in-depth moldability analysis and our prototyping vs. ODM pricing comparison feature.
CNC Machining
See how easy it is to assign threads to holes and check out some of the machining advisories you may encounter.
3D Printing
Explore our material feature that lets you compare the cost of 3DP processes, materials, and resolutions.