Up to 30 repeated sets
Use quantity for identical repeats. When the job includes several STL files, every file is counted once per set and repeated by the chosen quantity.
Small-batch 3D printing
Order a small repeated set without a large production run.
PartPact supports short runs of print-ready PLA or PETG parts when you need more than a one-off but not industrial-volume manufacturing. Upload the complete STL set, choose a quantity up to 30 and review the finished-print proof before dispatch.
What PartPact can help with
Up to 12 models in a set
A small assembly, kit or grouped job can include several separate STL files while sharing one material and print-setting selection.
Pricing scales with the work
The calculator includes estimated material and machine time for the full quantity, shared handling, a delivery reserve and the displayed service and payment allowances.
Visible proof before dispatch
You see photos of the completed batch before it is released for tracked delivery. Any required gauge or fit testing should be planned outside the photo review.
When a short run makes sense
Small batches work best after the STL and key dimensions have already been checked with a sample or trusted design.
- Workshop organisers, labels, spacers and non-critical fixtures
- Hobby-club parts or model components from an approved design
- Prototype sets for a small internal trial or demonstration
- Low-risk enclosures, covers and project accessories
- Identical spares where one verified STL needs repeating
Reduce avoidable batch mistakes
Repeating an unchecked design repeats the same problem, so confirm the set and specification before increasing quantity.
Validate one copy first
For a fit-sensitive design, print and assess a single sample before ordering a larger quantity. Proof photos cannot confirm hidden clearances or real-world assembly.
Check the complete set
Make sure every STL should be printed once per set, filenames are non-sensitive and no obsolete revision remains in the upload list.
Use one clear specification
Choose PLA or PETG, layer height and infill for the whole quote. Separate jobs are clearer when different parts genuinely need different materials or settings.
Plan your own acceptance checks
Decide which dimensions, fit checks or counts matter when the parcel arrives. PartPact's proof step is a visible pre-dispatch review, not a metrology service.
Questions customers ask
What does quantity mean with several STL files?
The uploaded files form one set. A quantity of five requests five copies of every STL in that set, so remove any file that should not be repeated before you ask for the estimate.
What is the largest batch?
The current quote tool accepts up to 30 repeated sets and up to 12 STL files in each set. Larger or more complex production requirements need a different manufacturing route.
Do all parts use the same settings?
A public quote uses one chosen material, layer height and infill selection for the submitted set. Split the work into separate quotes if different groups need materially different specifications.
Are proof photos a quality certificate?
No. They show the visible finished prints before dispatch, but they do not certify tolerances, mechanical properties, regulatory compliance or fitness for a safety-critical use.
Related guides
Ready to check your STL?
Upload the print-ready file, choose PLA or PETG and see a model-based estimate before deciding whether to continue.