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Forge Labs Inc.

Name: Forge Labs Inc.
Address: 101/8337 Eastlake Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A4W2, CA
Telephone: +18773299131
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05/14/2024

Threaded inserts are a super effective way to add mechanical connection points to printed parts without risking degradation from repeated assembly. You can use pushfit expanding inserts, which expand once a fastener is screwed in (like a drywall anchor), or heatset inserts, which get heated until the plastic around them flows enough to push them in and then cools around them.

Direct tapping and threading of printed parts is also a good choice for light duty applications or printed metal. We handle tapping and installation of inserts across large production orders, using the majority of standard metric or imperial thread types or commonly available heat set, press-fit or tapping inserts.

If you’re interested in learning about how to work with fasteners, send us a message!

03/28/2024

Our very own airless basketball, made using FDM TPU!

3D printed Thermoplastic Polyurethane is an amazing material. When compared to some of the other soft-durometer materials we've run in the past (mainly rubber-like photopolymers), it is much tougher, more dimensionally stable and actually performs really well in end-use applications.

Our TPU is available in both FDM and SLS. Let us know if you are interested in trying it out!

12/21/2023

Our doors are open all through the holidays!

Note: Lead times may vary, as we are processing many large orders from the North Pole...

Our production facility is up and running 24/7, so don't hesitate to reach out with any parts or projects, or use our instant online quote tool and get a head start on the new year!

12/07/2023

What are 'supports' in 3D Printing?

In manufacturing, the process of keeping a workpiece in a stable position during an operation is called workholding. It is absolutely critical to the vast majority of manufacturing processes, as evidenced by the fact that many people’s careers are focused entirely on designing jigs, fixtures, clamps, vises and other highly customized tools for keeping a workpiece in place.

So what happens when there is no workpiece to grab on to?

Additive manufacturing starts with nothing and progressively builds up material until a part is complete. The build platform is the only available surface for providing support and stability and the relative location between the part and the platform must remain fixed throughout the build. With geometry that is fully self supporting (eg. a pyramid or cube), the only concern is that there is enough adhesion between the part and the build platform, but most parts are not entirely self supporting and a different solution is needed.

One way to overcome this limitation is to print extra geometry that is meant to act as a removable scaffolding. This is what we call support material.

Support can either be made of the same material as the model, or it can be a different material, making it easier to differentiate and remove.

Each technology has different solutions for how to support parts. To learn more about how each technology solves this problem, check out our blog post: https://ow.ly/uXqN50QgvrH

11/30/2023

3D printing is an excellent tool for mold production. For this mold, we chose an SLA resin for the master positive because of its smooth surface finish and fine detail, and we used SLS Nylon 12 for the mold shell and internal alignment components because we wanted something tough that would hold up through the lifetime of the mold. Silicone was then poured into the mold, allowed to set, and then the shell and master was removed, leaving us with a pristine silicone mold for pouring resin! If you have any casting or mold making projects, get in touch and we'd be more than happy to work through it with you!

11/21/2023

If you have ever 3D printed a part using Fused Deposition Modeling ( ), you may have noticed a small vertical line or a slight bump on the surface of your model. This is called the seam, and it is the result of the extruder moving from one layer to the next. The seam can affect the appearance and the strength of your part, so it is important to know how to control it and choose the best option for your project.

This image shows two possible seam placement options: 'Random' placement distributes seams across the part, and is good for parts that don't have a B surface. 'Aligned' placement isolates the seams to a single location, which is easier to hide if there is a B surface.

To learn more about how to optimize your FDM prints, visit forgelabs.ca or get in touch with us at [email protected]!

11/17/2023

Our and materials are regularly used for highly functional -making applications. Their smooth surface finish allows for fine detail, and their optical clarity enables mold makers to spot voids, trapped bubbles or other casting artifacts while pouring.

Learn more at forgelabs.ca

11/09/2023

There are a number of materials across our inventory that show varying degrees of translucency or transparency. This can come in handy when prototyping light diffusers, lightpipes or other features that need to pass light. It is easy to adjust the level of translucency by modifying the thickness or surface finish of a part.

Our most popular transparent material is Accura Clearvue, which is often used for design features that work with light or that require optical clarity - a common requirement in medical or scientific contexts.

Learn more about Accura Clearvue and our other additive materials at forgelabs.ca

11/02/2023

We've added Accura Black to our list of high detail 3D printed resins! This material is printed using Stereolithography technology and is known for its ultra high detail surface finish, making it especially useful for applications in film, industrial design, or mold making. Visit forgelabs.com and upload your part for an instant quote in Accura Black or any of our other additive materials!

10/17/2023

Mold making is an excellent application for 3D printing since it enables the creation of parts in a much larger range of materials than printing can offer on its own, while taking advantage of the precision, flexibility and speed of additive manufacturing.

Stereolithography (SLA) is a particularly good fit for mold design applications because it has a very smooth surface finish, high surface detail, and is watertight.

To learn more, visit forgelabs.ca

10/12/2023

Stereolithography, also known as vat polymerization, is the oldest 3D printing method. It is known for producing high resolution parts with a smooth surface finish and fine detail.

How it works:
Liquid photopolymer resin is solidified by a UV laser aimed by a motorized mirror. The laser's position is defined by instructions derived from a digital 3D model. As each layer is completed, the build platform descends until the print is complete. The part is then removed, supports are taken off, and it is washed in a solvent, cured and sanded before being quality checked before shipping.

Learn more about SLA and our other technologies by visiting forgelabs.ca

09/26/2023

Additive manufacturing technologies function by printing discrete layers, meaning a part's orientation can impact mechanical properties and surface finish. This is most apparent with FDM printing, while SLS, SLA, PolyJet Matrix, MultiJet Fusion and DMLS all produce mechanically isotropic parts, which means they have uniform strength in every orientation.

Learn more about how orientation affects printed parts at https://ow.ly/U0FV50PPPpf

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101/8337 Eastlake Drive
Burnaby, BC
V5A4W2

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18773299131

Website

http://www.forgelabs.com/

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