How to get an STL file printed

1
Upload

Drop your STL onto the price tool. Several parts? Drop them all in together and each one is priced.

2
Pick & pay

Choose material and colour, see the firm price, and check out online. The price you see is the price you pay.

3
Delivered

We print it, check it by hand and post it tracked. Check the current dispatch times and the delivery options shown with your quote.

Produced, checked and posted by Hark Tech in Basingstoke. See how the workshop operates →

What does it cost to print an STL?

Standard print orders start at £6; Draft prototypes start at £4.50 for size, fit and form checks. TPU has a £10 print-order minimum. Other specialist materials have a £40 minimum. Your file, material, quantity and print settings determine the price. Delivery is shown separately before checkout.

Choose material for the part’s intended use, including heat, weather and load. The materials guide explains the choices, including flexible TPU. Material choice alone does not establish whether a design will fit or work in your application.

From a supplied file to a finished part

See the completed PETG job for CEEQ Design, with real parts and a record of printing and dispatch.

Need several copies or another run of the same part? Use the small-batch and business printing route. For a single replacement, see replacement parts and spares.

Found the model online, or don’t have a file yet?

Found a design on Printables, Thingiverse or MakerWorld? Search the catalogue for a printable version and check the licence and available choices on its model page. Starting with a broken part or an idea instead? CEEQ Design can assess and quote the CAD work separately.

Printing an STL file, answered

I have an STL file but no 3D printer. How do I get it printed?

Upload the STL to our price tool, choose the material, quantity and print settings, then review the price and delivery options before paying. Hark Tech prints in Basingstoke and posts finished parts across the UK. See current dispatch times.

How much does it cost?

Standard print orders start at £6; Draft prototypes start at £4.50 for size, fit and form checks. TPU has a £10 print-order minimum. Other specialist materials have a £40 minimum. Your file, material, quantity and print settings determine the price. Delivery is shown separately before checkout.

I downloaded it from Thingiverse or Printables. Can you print it?

Yes, as long as the design’s licence allows us to print it for you. Drop the file into the price tool, or find it in our catalogue and order straight from the model page.

Which material should I pick?

Choose for the intended use and operating conditions. PLA, PETG and flexible TPU suit different jobs; the materials guide explains the options and limitations. Check your design, dimensions and material before ordering.

What if my STL will not print, or the print fails?

Contact Hark Tech if there is a problem with your file or order. Print defects caused by us are covered by our reprint promise. The returns and reprints policy explains the process, including damage in transit and issues with the supplied design or selected settings.

Is my STL file kept private?

Uploaded files are handled under our privacy policy. Unordered STL and 3MF quote files are retained for up to 30 days. Files deliberately saved to a Trade Account can be retained for eligible reorders while the saved part or account remains active.

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