CAD-Assisted Design
Turn sketches, measurements, reference parts, or existing files into practical, manufacturable 3D models.
Product Development · Additive Manufacturing
Turn practical problems into production-ready parts.
CAD-assisted design, functional prototypes, replacement components, manufacturing aids, and small-batch FDM production handled directly from Chandler, Arizona.
Serving the Greater Phoenix area with nationwide shipping available when the project is a fit.
01Direct founder access
Discuss the problem with the person designing the solution.
02From reference to part
Start with a sketch, measurement, sample, or existing CAD.
03Built around real use
Prototype, revise, and produce around fit and function.
Chandler-basedCAD-assisted designFunctional FDM partsSmall-batch support
Capabilities
More than print time.
Forged in 3D supports the work between the original problem and the finished part—design decisions, prototyping, revision, and repeatable production.
Rapid Prototyping
Move from an early concept to a physical test part quickly, then revise around real fit, function, and feedback.
Replacement Parts
Recreate unavailable or damaged non-safety-critical plastic components with application-appropriate geometry.
Jigs & Fixtures
Improve alignment, labeling, assembly, staging, and repeatability with purpose-built manufacturing aids.
Functional FDM Parts
Produce brackets, mounts, enclosures, spacers, organizers, and other durable parts for real working environments.
Small-Batch Production
Create repeatable low-volume runs with defined materials, documented revisions, and practical quality checks.
Portfolio
Practical work, documented as capability.
These founder-built studies demonstrate how additive manufacturing can improve assembly, labeling, organization, replacement-part access, and low-volume workflows.
Internal Capability StudyMistake-Proofing Fixture
Poka-Yoke Assembly Nest
A keyed assembly fixture developed to control part orientation, stage hardware, and reduce avoidable operator errors.
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Internal Capability StudyLabeling & Assembly Support
Gateway Label Placement Fixture
A modular bench-top system using a replaceable nest and removable mask to support consistent label placement.
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Internal Capability StudyWorkflow Improvement
Machine-Side Workflow Dock
A magnetic workstation aid designed to organize documents, calipers, markers, and staged fasteners at the point of use.
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Internal Capability StudyReverse Engineering
Reverse-Engineered Control Knob
A replacement-part study focused on physical measurement, D-shaft fit control, retention, and real-hardware validation.
Read the capability studyHow it works
A direct path from problem to delivered part.
Projects stay intentionally simple: clarify the application, design around the constraints, test what matters, and produce the approved result.
Understand the problem
Define the environment, fit, quantity, load, deadline, and what success should look like.
Design the solution
Build or refine the CAD model around the part, reference, workflow, and manufacturing constraints.
Prototype and revise
Print, inspect, test, and make targeted revisions before committing to the final configuration.
Produce and deliver
Complete the approved part or small batch, document the revision, and arrange local or nationwide delivery.
Local when it helps. Nationwide when it fits.
Based in Chandler. Built to support practical work anywhere.
Forged in 3D works across Chandler and the broader Phoenix area, with appointment-based local coordination for appropriate reference parts and projects.
Finished parts and small batches can ship nationwide depending on the application, requirements, and project scope.
Have a practical problem?
Bring the part, sketch, file, or idea.
We’ll review the application and recommend a realistic next step before you commit to a full build.