CAD, Metal Fabrication & 3D Printing in New Westminster, BC

No. A sketch on paper, a photo of an existing part, or a clear description is enough to start. We'll build the CAD ourselves if that's part of the job, or refine whatever you already have. If you do have a CAD file — STEP, STL, 3MF, or a dimensioned drawing — send it along and we'll work from there.

Yes, and it's a common starting point. Send us what you have — a photo of a worn part you need duplicated, a rough sketch with dimensions noted, or even a description of the problem you're trying to solve. We'll confirm the details at the quote stage and produce a proper drawing before anything gets made.

We work in mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Mild steel is the go-to for strong, weldable brackets and frames. Aluminum suits lightweight panels, mounts, and enclosures. Stainless is the right call when corrosion resistance matters. If you're unsure which fits your application, we'll give you a straight recommendation at the quote stage.

One part is fine. We work on single prototypes regularly — that's how most projects start. There's no minimum order requirement. If the same part later goes into a small production run, we can scale up from there without redoing the setup. Whether you need one or fifty, send us the details and we'll quote it.

It depends on the scope — the complexity of the part, the material, and what's ahead of it in the queue. We don't publish lead times because they vary, and a number that's wrong doesn't help you plan. When we send a quote, we include a realistic turnaround estimate for that specific job. Ask if timing is critical and we'll be straight with you.

Yes — that's one of the main reasons people come to us. CAD design, metal fabrication, and 3D printing are all under one roof. A part designed here gets made by the same people who drew it, which cuts out the back-and-forth between a design shop and a fab shop. You get one quote, one point of contact, and one set of hands on the job.

For 3D geometry: STEP, STL, and 3MF are all fine. For 2D: dimensioned PDF drawings or DXF. If you have a different format, send it anyway and we'll let you know if we can work with it. When we produce CAD for you, deliverables are STEP or STL for 3D, plus a dimensioned drawing in PDF.

We print in PLA and Matte PLA (crisp detail, wide colour range), PETG (tougher, chemical-resistant), ABS and ASA (impact-resistant; ASA holds up outdoors and under UV), and TPU (flexible parts like gaskets and bump guards). If your part needs to handle heat, load, or outdoor exposure, mention that in the quote and we'll steer you toward the right material.

Both. We're based in New Westminster, BC, and local customers in Metro Vancouver — Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Richmond, Vancouver — often prefer to pick up directly. We can also ship within BC and across Canada. If you need a specific delivery method or timeline, let us know when you request the quote.

Use the quote form at etelectronics.ca/quote — it takes two minutes. Describe what you need, attach any files or photos you have, and we'll come back with a clear quote and a timeline. No account required, no cart, no auto-generated price. You'll hear from a real person who's read your request.