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Education Prototyping & Manufacturing

Get high-quality manufacturing services for your custom educational prototypes and production parts. Launch products faster, reduce risks, and streamline production processes with on-demand production at competitive prices.
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  • ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • 24/7 engineering support
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  • Delivery in as fast as 5 days
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ISO

9001:2015 Certified
Mat Sheet

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Sheet metal materials
Tolerence Sheet

±0.1 mm

Tolerance achievable
Fast Timing

5-day

Fast lead time
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Why manufacture educational parts with 3ERP?

Our reliable rapid prototyping services have served many customers from worldwide top universities including Harvard, Yale, etc. as well as numerous colleges and schools. Tens of thousands of prototypes and custom parts produced by us have accelerated their research. 3ERP is always too glad to create and test products quickly to speed up innovation and development.
ISO Certified

ISO certified

3E Rapid Prototyping (3ERP) is an ISO9001-2015 certified manufacturer that can guarantee top quality parts in an industry that demands rigorous consistency and quality control.
Huge Production Capacity

Huge production capacity

We can fulfill orders of virtually any size, from one-off engine part prototypes to full production of injection molded headlamp covers.
Range of services

Range of services

Equal parts machine shop and digital manufacturing specialist, we offer a range of manufacturing technologies and services, from CNC machining to 3D printing.
Short lead time

Short lead time

Our extensive facilities and partner network allow us to fulfill orders quickly, no matter the quantity or complexity.
Skilled and experienced

Skilled and experienced

We have been manufacturing educational parts for over a decade and our skilled engineers know how to get the best outcomes from your designs.
Easy Quotation

Easy quotation system

Our engineers will review your designs immediately to provide a fast and accurate quotation for the project.

What kind of educational parts can we make?

Educational prototyping and manufacturing with 3ERP

  • Prosthetic limb
  • Robot parts
  • Fit check gauges
  • Generator components
  • Teaching aids
  • Machine and tool parts
  • Automation parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Electronic housings
  • Replacement parts
  • Experimental equipment

Applications for universities and schools

We’ve served engineers and designers from all over the world who are specialized in
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
  • Automation Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

We’re trusted by worldwide top universities and schools through various forms since we are always able to manufacture custom parts they need.

  • Prototypes for engineering clubs
  • Rocket ship teams
  • Medical equipment association
  • Prototypes for designing teams
  • Digital manufacturing entrepreneurship
  • Robotics competitions
  • Automation research group
  • Biological experiment study group

Educational parts
manufacturing processes

3ERP offers wide range of manufacturing processes for educational prototypes and production parts.

CNC Machining

By using CNC milling & turning, we can make a wide range of prototypes and production parts

Injection Molding

We offer low-volume prototype moldings and mass production moldings.

3D Printing

We provide 3D printing services using a range of cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies for metal or plastic parts

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Laser cutting, bending, stamping, spinning, punching, welding.

Educational parts manufacturing possibilities

Lab
Mechanical Prototyping
Medical Prototyping

Prototyping is a significant part of the development of biological devices. Most biological products have to meet strict safety requirements, so it is important to iterate a variety of prototypes for R&D and testing in order to make a safe and functional end-use part. Different biological prototypes require different materials. Some metals and plastics are biocompatible, while others exhibit certain characteristics (toxicity, degradation, etc.) that make them unsafe for bodily interaction. We’re proud to offer all kinds of biological prototyping and parts manufacturing services to support your experiments and research.

Precision manufacturing is so essential when we produce components and equipment for robotics and automation since the parts are complex and must be precise to be assembled within a robot. Other elements like customizability will also be considered. The creation of a robotic system might start with an idea, but requires intensive prototyping, testing and production to bring it all to fruition. That’s why 3ERP is here to help. Our technical team stands ready to advise you on the most cost-effective and efficient rapid prototyping methods for your given mechanical application.

When creating a prototype for a medical device, it is important to work with a partner with experience in the field of medical device manufacturing.3ERP is one such expert. Having worked with the likes of Beckman Coulter, GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare and Becton Dickinson, we have produced a vast array of medical products, including handheld devices, surgical tools, anatomical models, X-ray equipment, MRI scanning equipment and more. What’s more, we can handle almost all kinds of materials to meet your needs.

Educational Part Gallery

For the years we have gathered relevant experience that enables us to handle any educational projects. Here's the gallery of educational prototypes and production parts for our worldwide clients.

Educational manufacturing materials

We offer a huge range of material possibilities with all our manufacturing processes. Some common choices for education are listed below.
Steel
Aluminum
Titanium
PA(Nylon)
PMMA
Silicone
Best technologies
CNC machining, rapid tooling
CNC machining, rapid tooling, sheet metal
CNC machining, SLM 3D printing
CNC machining, SLS 3D printing, injection molding
CNC machining, injection molding
Liquid silicone injection molding
Benefits
Strong, corrosion-resistant, range of grades
Machinable, strong, range of grades
Lightweight, temperature-resistant
Strong, smooth surface finish
Transparent, shatter-resistant
Durable, flexible, biocompatible, inert
Example parts
Brake components, engine components
Cylinder heads, manifolds, Ductwork, housings, bus ducts
Engine valves, axle shafts, pipes, nuclear waste storage, pumps, turbines
Peripheral engine parts, covers and housings
Lighting components
Seals, cover assemblies, Fluid management devices, respiratory devices

Applicable Finishes for Education

3ERP offers wide variety high level surface finishes. We only list some of the common finishing options. There are more finish options for custom parts for education.
Name
Applicable to
Feature
Color
Thickness
As machined
Metals & Plastics
Tool marks visible
N/A
N/A
Sanding & Polishing
Metals & Plastics
Brushed & gloss mirror surface
N/A
0.02-0.05mm removed
Sand, Bead Blasted
Metals & Plastics
matt or satin surface
N/A
N/A
Painted
Metals & Plastics
Matt, gloss, texture
colors can be matched as needed
0.05mm to 0.1mm
Powder coat
Metals
Matt, Gloss & Texture
colors can be matched as needed
0.05mm to 0.15mm
Anodized
Aluminum
Tool marks visible, Smooth, Matt & Gloss
colors can be matched as needed
0.002mm to 0.04mm
E-Coating
Metals
Matt & Gloss
Black
0.015mm to 0.035mm
Nickel Plating
Metals
Gloss
Silver
0.004mm to 0.05mm
Chromed
Metals & Plastics
Satin & Gloss
Silver
0.001mm to 0.3mm
Zinc Plating
Metals
Gloss
Silver & Black
0.005mm to 0.2mm
Chromate Conversion Coating
Aluminum
Tool marks visible, Smooth and Matt
Clear/ slight yellow tint
0.25-1 um
Preview

A customer’s words mean more than ours see what our satisfied customers have said about how we fulfilled their requirements.

Stars 5

Thanks to 3ERP's 5-axis machining capabilities, we’re able to push the limits on our uprights and wheel package designs for maximum performance. Their bespoke and rapid manufacturing services allowed us to complete our project on time and ahead of schedule.

Brown FSAE Team
Stars 5

My prototype from 3ERP arrived earlier than expected with outstanding quality. Their manufacturing standards and machining precision are impressive. Tina provided excellent customer service and clear communication. We consider them our first choice for high-quality prototype manufacturing.

Trent L.
Stars 5

3ERP is my top CNC manufacturing supplier. Their quality, service, and communication are excellent! Production time is consistently fast, and pricing is fair for the level of quality. Kent provides great support throughout the process.

Mike F.
Stars 5

3ERP delivered high-precision parts for our low-volume project with excellent lead time and competitive pricing. Communication with Eko was fast and helpful, and the team even provided useful design feedback. All parts worked perfectly. A perfect solution for precision manufacturing projects.

Sivan S.
Stars 5

3ERP was easy to work with and provided excellent communication throughout the process. The parts arrived 5 days earlier than promised with fast delivery and great quality! Highly reliable for precision parts manufacturing.

David M.
Stars 5
3ERP is an excellent choice for aluminium extrusions. Fast quotation, quick production and delivery, and very professional communication. Packaging and support were also great. Highly recommended for reliable aluminium extrusion manufacturing.
Michiel M.
Stars 5

Great experience with 3ERP for prototyping and low-volume manufacturing. Fast quotes, fair pricing, and excellent communication throughout production. The aluminum extrusion and vacuum casting parts met our dimensional tolerances and arrived on time. High-quality results.

David F.
Stars 5

3ERP is a great supplier for stainless manufacturing. Communication was prompt and professional, design changes were handled quickly, and production and shipment were fast. The final parts quality was excellent.

Lovis K.
Stars 5

3ERP provided a quick quote, strong technical expertise, and helpful advice on exotic finishes and post-treatments. The team delivered good quality products and supported low-volume production with great communication and understanding of our needs.

R. S.
Stars 5

Great experience with 3ERP for custom medical product prototypes. They delivered complex multi-axis CNC parts in plastics and metals with tight tolerances, competitive pricing, and fast lead times. Communication and service were excellent.

Z. E.

Educational Manufacturing FAQ

Yes, 3E Rapid Prototyping (3ERP) is an ISO9001-2015 certified manufacturer. We manufacture parts to a high standard, no matter the project or the customer.

For certain manufacturing processes like injection molding, we can provide a T1 sample for your parts, then further samples if required.

We can fulfill orders quickly, but lead times depend on a few factors, such as the manufacturing process, order quantity, and part complexity. CNC machined parts can take as little as five days, 3D printed parts can take as little as three days, while moldings made via rapid tooling can take as little as 5–7 days.

3ERP values privacy and security with the utmost seriousness and will happily sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) at your request, giving you peace of mind about your intellectual property.

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