Design Tips and Tricks
Design tips and tricks to bring your ideas to life with recommendations for the best possible outcomes for success.


Prototek’s Sheet Metal Design Guide
Prototek is a leading on-demand digital manufacturer specializing in precision sheet metal, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing. A one-stop shop ...

3D Printed Enclosures
Use this guide for creating enclosures with industrial 3D printing that can protect components with a number of applications.

3D Printed Living Hinges
Additive manufacturing is a great way to create prototypes, concept models, and get design verification with living hinges.

3D Printed Tapping and Threads
Using tapping and threading in your designs can effectively combine two or more digitally manufactured pieces with screws.