How Strong Are 3D Printed Parts? Strength by Technology, Infill, and Print Orientation
“How strong are 3D printed parts?” is one of the first questions we hear at our Glendale shop, usually right after someone asks about price. The answer is that 3D printed part strength is not one number. It depends on the printing technology, the material, how much of the part is solid inside, and which […]
Metal 3D Printing vs. Casting for Jewelry: Which Method Should You Choose?
One of the most common questions we hear from designers and small brands is whether they should 3D print jewelry directly in metal or go the traditional route of lost-wax casting. Metal 3D printing vs. casting for jewelry is a real decision now that direct metal printing (DMLS) has become accessible, but the right answer […]
Laser Engraving Leather Goods: Wallets, Bags, and Belts for Retail Brands
Laser engraving leather goods is one of the fastest ways for a retail brand to make wallets, bags, and belts look custom without adding much cost or lead time. Whether you’re launching a small accessories line, adding personalization to an existing collection, or branding merchandise for a store, laser engraving gives you crisp logos, monograms, […]
Clear and Transparent 3D Printed Parts: Materials, Polishing, and Realistic Expectations
Clear and transparent 3D printed parts are a frequent request at our 3D printing studio in Los Angeles. Designers want to show internal components, create light pipes and lenses, visualize fluid flow, or build display prototypes that look like molded clear plastic. Printing truly clear parts is possible, but it takes the right technology, material, […]
Jewelry CAD Renders: How Photorealistic Previews Help You Approve a Design Before Casting
Jewelry CAD renders show a custom piece in photorealistic detail before any metal is cast. For jewelers presenting designs to clients, brands building collections, and individuals commissioning a one-of-a-kind ring, renders are the moment the design becomes real. Our jewelry services team in Los Angeles creates renders directly from production CAD models, so what you […]
Corporate Gifts and Promotional Products: How Laser Engraving Handles Bulk Branding Orders
Corporate gifts and promotional products are some of the most popular laser engraving projects we handle in Los Angeles. Whether it is employee appreciation gifts, client thank-yous, event giveaways, or onboarding kits, laser engraving adds a permanent, premium-looking logo or message that printed labels cannot match. Our laser engraving studio works with companies, agencies, and […]
Tolerance Stack-Up and Fits in CAD Assemblies: Designing Product Parts That Actually Fit Together
A part that looks perfect on screen can still fail on the bench. The lid that will not close, the shaft that binds in its bore, the bracket whose holes miss by a fraction of a millimeter: nearly all of these trace back to tolerance stack-up that was never checked in the CAD assembly. At […]
3D Scanning for Mold and Tooling Repair: Rebuilding Worn Molds and Legacy Tools
3D scanning for mold and tooling repair gives manufacturers a way to rebuild worn molds, dies, and fixtures when the original CAD data is gone, outdated, or never existed. At eCadCam in Glendale, we scan tooling that has been in service for years and turn it into accurate digital models so it can be repaired, […]
PolyJet 3D Printing: Full-Color, Multi-Material Prototypes and When to Choose Them
PolyJet 3D printing is the technology we reach for when a prototype has to look and feel like the finished product: crisp detail, smooth surfaces, rigid and rubber-like materials in one part, and in some cases full color. At eCadCam, our Glendale studio has been producing prototypes and models for Los Angeles designers, engineers, and […]
Who Owns Your CAD Files? Protecting Your Design When You Hire a Product Designer
Who owns your CAD files is a question every inventor and company should answer before hiring a product designer. Your CAD model is the digital blueprint of your product. It is used for prototypes, manufacturing quotes, tooling, and future revisions. Clarifying ownership, confidentiality, and file deliverables upfront protects your idea and avoids misunderstandings later. Here […]