We print, machine, vacuum cast and finish at Lion Works in Whittlesford, a two-minute walk from Whittlesford Parkway station.
Complete Fabrication prints SLA and Carbon DLS parts at Lion Works in Whittlesford, a short drive south of Cambridge and a two-minute walk from Whittlesford Parkway station. SLA parts are ready in 24 hours as standard. We also machine, vacuum cast, paint and finish in the same building, so a part can go from print to finished prototype without leaving the site.
| Process | Best for | Materials | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLA (stereolithography) | Fine detail, form and fit, casting masters, clear parts | Accura Xtreme grey, MPC12 clear, Rapid White, Somos WaterClear Ultra 10122 | 24 hours as standard |
| Carbon DLS | Functional and end-use parts, repeatable batches | MPU 100, EPX 82, EPX 86FR, RPU 70, FPU 50, EPU 40, EPU 45, EPU Pro and SIL 30. See the materials page for details. | Depends on part size and finish |
| FDM | Functional prototypes in thermoplastics | PETG, ASA-CF, PPA-CF, nylon 6 (PA6) and TPU 90A filaments. See the materials page for the full list. | Depends on part size and finish |
SLA tolerance is ±0.15 mm. Parts come off the machine or bead blasted as standard, and we can paint, polish or plate them in house.
Cambridge product teams use us for models, fit tests and short runs. We have made finishes and machined components for Node Audio's loudspeakers (case study), engineered the casework for the Samba II diagnostic from Cambridge University spin-out DRW (case study), and worked with the Whittle Laboratory at Cambridge University on vacuum-cast turbine blades.
Parts that move between suppliers lose days and pick up damage. Here the person who prints your part can talk to you throughout, and finishing, painting, assembly and inspection happen on site. If SLA is not the right process, we say so and use CNC machining or vacuum casting instead.
Email your CAD to Info@compfab.co.uk or call +44 1223 836837. We check every file before printing and tell you if a change would make the part stronger, cleaner or cheaper to make. All file formats accepted.
SLA parts are ready in 24 hours as standard, with no rush fee, and most jobs can be delivered next day. Larger or more complex jobs are given a clear timeline up front.
Yes. The workshop at Unit 4B Lion Works, Station Rd E, Whittlesford is a two-minute walk from Whittlesford Parkway station. We also deliver free to the local area and overnight across the UK.
On SLA we run Accura Xtreme grey, MPC12 clear, Rapid White and Somos WaterClear Ultra 10122. Carbon DLS and FDM materials are listed on the materials page.
SLA parts hold ±0.15 mm. Dimensional accuracy comes from build orientation and process knowledge, not default machine settings.
Yes. We print surgical guides, diagnostic housings and assemblies, and we run biocompatible materials on our Carbon printers. We supply data sheets and Certificates of Conformity if you ask at the quote stage.
We quote fast. If you need a quote quickly, let us know and we will do our best to match your timings. Send CAD, the material or finish you want and the quantity.
See also:vacuum casting in Cambridge, medical device prototyping, materials and data sheets, what affects the price and rapid prototyping FAQs. To get a quote, contact us.
