The Vortex 3D print bureau offers print-on-demand in many materials including plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, copper, tool steel, stainless steel and flexible TPU.

A full additive manufacturing bureau service is offered by Vortex:

3D scanning, reverse engineering, CAD drawing, modelling with finite element analysis (FEA) to confirm part strength and optimisation, 3D printing (including metal), investment casting, and post machining, if required.

With the incredible capability of the MarkForged MetalX, X7 and FX20 3D printers, Vortex 3D Mechanical in Rotorua offers a full bureau service to mechanical designers and engineers.

The 3D scanning by Vortex makes parts replication easier, and the ability to reverse engineer source parts, then printing on-demand, completely changes the mechanical component manufacturing industry.

The Vortex 3D bureau service starts with 3D scanning or CAD designing of existing parts needing repair or duplication. Reverse engineering is offered by Vortex, including creating working 3D Models and CAD drawings of the scanned or designed objects.

Vortex engineers can advise on the different engineering solutions available from their mechanical team, including 3D printing in metal, 3D printed carbon fibre, 3D printed plastic prototypes used for investment casting in steel, and a range of machining options within the extensive Vortex manufacturing facility – including 3D CNC milling and CNC lathes.

The Vortex team, made up of high calibre fabrication, welding and machining engineers are available to complete the production of prototype and final parts.