Lalan Rubber production order
3D printingSeveral hundred identical parts, delivered as a single production run.
Lalan Rubber
Service
3D Printing Services in Colombo & Sri Lanka — FDM & SLA
FDM and SLA printing, one-off prototypes through to repeat production runs.
3D printing is how most of the parts in our portfolio were actually made. It suits the work we do: single replacement components, functional prototypes that have to be handled and tested, and short production runs where tooling would cost more than the whole job.
We run two processes, chosen for what the part actually needs. FDM builds a part from molten filament and is the workhorse — strong, larger, and the right choice for most functional parts and production runs. SLA cures liquid resin with light and is chosen when fine detail and a smooth surface decide the job — sharp text, threads, small precise features, or a part built to be looked at rather than only used. The two are explained side by side below; if you are not sure which one your part needs, send it and we will tell you.
It is not only for prototypes. We have delivered large-scale production orders — hundreds of identical parts for a single client — and the same process covers a one-off bracket that somebody needs to get a vehicle back on the road. Send a model and we will print it; if you do not have one, we will design it or reverse engineer it from the part you have.
What you receive
- Printed parts in FDM or SLA, one-off to repeat runs
- Functional prototypes for fit and handling tests
- Print-ready file preparation and repair
- Design or reverse engineering first, where no model exists
Suited to
- Replacement parts no longer available to buy
- Prototypes that need to be physically tested
- Short runs where tooling cannot be justified
- Jigs, fixtures and workshop aids
Coverage
Colombo and surrounding areas, with island-wide delivery and on-site engineering support.
Request a quoteProcess
How the work runs
From an idea, a sketch or a file, to a finished printed part.
- 01
Your idea, sketch or file
A hand sketch, a 2D drawing, a photograph of the part, or a model you already have.
- 02
CAD model
Modelled from scratch where none exists, or your file checked and repaired until it is genuinely printable.
- 03
Process and material chosen
FDM or SLA, then the material picked for the load, the heat and the finish the part has to survive.
- 04
Print preparation
Orientation, wall thickness, infill and support strategy set for strength, not only for speed.
- 05
Print
One-off, small batch, or a repeat production run.
- 06
Post-processIf needed
Support removal, wash and cure for SLA parts, then sanding, painting or assembly where the job needs it.
- 07
Check and hand over
Measured against the model, then delivered island-wide.
You end up withA printed part — one-off, a short batch, or a repeat production run.
Methods & materials
Which one your part needs
FDM — molten filament, built layer by layer
The workhorse process: functional parts, brackets, housings, jigs and fixtures, larger parts, and repeat production runs. Stronger and cheaper per part than SLA, at the cost of a visible layer line.
Materials
- PLA+
- ABS
- ASA
- Carbon-fibre reinforced
- Nylon
Best for
- Strength and toughness
- Larger parts
- Heat and UV exposure (ABS, ASA)
- Stiffness (carbon-fibre reinforced)
- Wear and impact resistance (nylon)
- Production runs, where cost per part matters
SLA — liquid resin, cured layer by layer with light
Chosen when surface finish and fine detail decide the job. Smooth straight off the printer, with sharp edges FDM cannot hold, at the cost of being more brittle and more limited in size.
Materials
- Resin, selected for the part's finish and detail requirements
Best for
- Fine detail and sharp edges
- Smooth surfaces with no visible layer lines
- Small, precise parts
- Fine text, threads and engraved features
- Masters, patterns and presentation models
3D printing in practice
Toyota Yaris 2023 tow hook cover
Reverse engineeringThe dealer's only answer was a whole new front bumper.
Six-axis robot arm
3D printingA fully functional printed arm for a university project.
Common questions
Before you ask
- What's the difference between FDM and SLA 3D printing?
- FDM is stronger, prints larger parts, and costs less per part — it is the right choice for most functional parts and production runs. SLA is finer and smoother, with sharper detail and text, but is more brittle and more limited in size. In short: strength, size or heat resistance points to FDM; fine detail or surface finish points to SLA.
- What materials can you print in?
- For FDM: PLA+, ABS, ASA, carbon-fibre reinforced filament and nylon, chosen for the load, heat and finish your part has to survive. For SLA, resin selected for the detail and finish the part needs. Tell us what the part has to do and we will recommend the material.
- How much does 3D printing cost in Sri Lanka?
- Price is driven by the volume of material a part uses, how long the machine is occupied, the material itself, and any finishing. A small bracket and a large housing are very different jobs. Send the model or a photograph with overall dimensions and we will quote the actual part rather than an average.
- What file should I send?
- STL is the usual choice and works for most jobs. STEP is better if the part may need modification, since it preserves real solid geometry we can edit. If you only have a physical part or a photograph, that is fine too — we will handle the model.
- Can you print production quantities?
- Yes. We have completed large-scale production orders, including a run of several hundred parts for Lalan Rubber. Tell us the quantity and the deadline together, because both affect how the job is planned.
- Can you 3D print a replacement part for an old vehicle that's no longer sold?
- Yes — this is a specialty, not an edge case. We scan the original, rebuild it as a CAD model, and print a replacement that works like the real part, for vehicles where the manufacturer has stopped supplying spares entirely.
- Do you deliver outside Colombo?
- Yes. We are based in Siyambalape and serve Colombo and the surrounding area directly, with island-wide delivery.
Bring us the problem.
A part, a process, or just an idea. Tell us the situation and we will tell you the engineering route to solving it — honestly, even if that route isn't us.
MechaCAD Solutions, 368, Siyambalape North, Siyambalape 11607, Sri Lanka