Websites that can do 3d prints?

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Hi,

Are there any recomendations for websites where I can upload a CAD file and get 6 x small 3D prints?

I'm wanting to make some .c 2 to 3mm deep discs with a recessed edge, and a through hole in the centre. These are to narrow some holes in a .c 1mm thick piece of metal (I have a car cleaning brush organiser I ordered online, but they've made every hole the same size so the ferrule of smaller brushes pass straight though).

Is there also any type of plastic/resin I need to order them in if the plan is to glue them to the metal?

Many thanks
 
Sounds like something any number of people on here would do if you have a design already made... I'll do it for cost of material and postage if you want to send the file over for a test run?

Edit: It's worth adding, I wouldn't think resin is the best choice here, it's brittle and not really designed for functional parts. I can do them in PLA, which I would expect would be fine, but if someone comes along with a better material then there are stronger options which may be better than PLA
 
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Thank you both of you for offering, unfortunately I didn't see either of your messages before I placed an order with a website called 3D People. I had to pay a certain amount due to a minimum order value, but it was fun designing the part in FreeCAD (even if it was a simple part).

Knowing my luck, I'll have messed something up like a measurement. If the prints don't fit, I'll reach back out to you - happy obviously to cover materials, postage and beer tokens :)
 
Sounds like something any number of people on here would do if you have a design already made... I'll do it for cost of material and postage if you want to send the file over for a test run?

Edit: It's worth adding, I wouldn't think resin is the best choice here, it's brittle and not really designed for functional parts. I can do them in PLA, which I would expect would be fine, but if someone comes along with a better material then there are stronger options which may be better than PLA

Also happy to print for you if needed.

Messaged you both.
 
Thank you both of you for offering, unfortunately I didn't see either of your messages before I placed an order with a website called 3D People. I had to pay a certain amount due to a minimum order value, but it was fun designing the part in FreeCAD (even if it was a simple part).

Knowing my luck, I'll have messed something up like a measurement. If the prints don't fit, I'll reach back out to you - happy obviously to cover materials, postage and beer tokens :)
Any update on the result?
 
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