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UPS Ground Shipping Transit Times by State

All orders ship from our Brooklyn, NY facility. Transit times below are in business days after your…

What does 'Dispatch Date' mean?

Your dispatch date is when your order leaves our facility and gets handed off to the shipping…

Snap fit and living hinge design for 3D printing

Snap fits are one of the most practical features in 3D printed parts — they eliminate the need for…

How to design holes, threads, and inserts for 3D printing

Minimum hole diameter: FDM: 2.0mm (smaller holes tend to close up). SLA: 2.0mm (high detail…

File repair and mesh fixing guide for 3D printing

A 3D printer needs a watertight, clean mesh to produce a good part. Broken files are the most…

Do you offer waterproof or chemical-resistant parts?

Yes — certain materials at Makelab provide water and chemical resistance. Nylon PA12 (MJF) is the…

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