Formada3D 3D Printing

Search the Formada3D shop (3D-printed paint racks, desk & home organisers, wall planters, Mac mounts, collectibles display, kids wooden-railway track parts, custom letters, cookie cutters, tabletop terrain, STL files). Relevance-ranked; live AUD prices from our price list (no GST); made to order in Melbourne, Australia. Returns product URL and add_to_cart_url.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "What the person wants, e.g. \"rack for vallejo dropper bottles\" (optional; empty = everything)."
    },
    "category": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional category filter (see list_categories), e.g. \"Paint racks\", \"planters\", \"Kids\"."
    },
    "max_price": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Optional max starting price in AUD."
    },
    "digital": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "true = STL files only, false = physical products only."
    },
    "max": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Max results (default 20, max 50)."
    }
  }
}

Full detail for one shop product: description, option names and values (e.g. colours, sizes, left/right pull), every variant with its live price, images, size mentions from the product page, lead time, shipping, and links. Identify by id (feed slug), product_id, sku, url or exact title.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "product_id": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "sku": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "url": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  }
}

All shop categories with product counts, starting prices (AUD) and category page links.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {}
}

Backward-compatible v1 tool. Returns a link that adds one product to the Formada3D cart (our own shop, Stripe checkout). Inputs: id or sku, optional quantity and optional variant text (e.g. "Matte Black / Right Pull"). The person opens the link, reviews and pays.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "sku": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "quantity": {
      "type": "number"
    },
    "variant": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "variant_id": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  }
}

Returns the link where the person reviews and pays. Shop items: items[] with product id/sku, quantity and option text -> a formada3d.com cart link (pre-filled, live prices, Stripe checkout). Print quote: quote_id -> the quote page with that quote loaded. Design-studio items have their own studio links. This tool makes no payment and handles no card details.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "items": {
      "type": "array",
      "maxItems": 10,
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {
          "id": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "sku": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "quantity": {
            "type": "number"
          },
          "variant": {
            "type": "string",
            "description": "Option text, e.g. \"Matte Black / Right Pull\""
          },
          "variant_id": {
            "type": "string"
          }
        }
      }
    },
    "quote_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "A quote_id returned by get_quote."
    },
    "business": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "With quote_id: open on business.formada3d.com (invoice/PO)."
    }
  }
}

Instant price for printing a 3D file (STL, 3MF or OBJ, by public URL or base64). Our live quote engine slices it server-side and returns price (AUD, no GST), grams, print time, size, printability checks (fits printer, watertight, thin walls), bulk prices and a review_and_pay_url. Creates a saved quote. STEP/IGES files are quoted on the quote page. Materials: PLA, PETG, TPU in stock; more materials on request. Equivalent plain GET endpoint: https://formada3d.com/api/quote/v1/quote?file_url=<public STL link>&material=PLA&qty=1&format=text

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "file_url": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Public http(s) URL of the 3D file (STL, 3MF or OBJ; up to 25 MB). STEP/IGES must be uploaded on the quote page (converted in the browser)."
    },
    "file_base64": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The file bytes as base64 (up to 8 MB decoded). Use instead of file_url."
    },
    "file_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "File name incl. extension, e.g. \"bracket.stl\" (needed with file_base64)."
    },
    "parts": {
      "type": "array",
      "maxItems": 5,
      "description": "Several files in one quote (max 5). Each item: {file_url | file_base64, file_name, quantity, material, colour, infill, notes}. Top-level settings apply when an item omits them.",
      "items": {
        "type": "object"
      }
    },
    "material": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "PLA",
        "PETG",
        "PLA_MATTE",
        "TPU",
        "PLA_SILK",
        "PLA_METAL",
        "PLA_GALAXY",
        "PETG_TRANS",
        "ABS",
        "ASA",
        "PLA_CF",
        "PETG_CF",
        "PAHT",
        "PLA_MARBLE",
        "PLA_SPARKLE",
        "PLA_GRADIENT",
        "PLA_WOOD",
        "PLA_GLOW",
        "PLA_TRANS",
        "PLA_TOUGH",
        "PLA_PURE",
        "PETG_MATTE",
        "PC",
        "PC_FR",
        "PA6_CF",
        "PA6_GF",
        "PET_CF",
        "PPS_CF",
        "TPU85",
        "TPU90",
        "MJF_PA12",
        "SLS_PA12",
        "SLS_PA12GB",
        "SLA_WHITE",
        "SLA_GREY",
        "SLA_BLACK",
        "SS316L",
        "TI64",
        "PEEK",
        "PEKK",
        "PA12_CF",
        "ABS_ESD"
      ],
      "description": "Default PLA. Instant, in stock (3-5 business days or express 48 h): PLA, PETG, PLA_MATTE. Ordered in for the job (instant price, +2-3 days, no express): TPU, PLA_SILK, PLA_METAL, PLA_GALAXY, PETG_TRANS, ABS, ASA, PLA_CF, PETG_CF, PAHT, PLA_MARBLE, PLA_SPARKLE, PLA_GRADIENT, PLA_WOOD, PLA_GLOW, PLA_TRANS, PLA_TOUGH, PLA_PURE, PETG_MATTE, PC, PC_FR, PA6_CF, PA6_GF, PET_CF, PPS_CF, TPU85, TPU90. Industrial production via our production network (instant price, ships in ~2-3 weeks, A$8 setup per order, colour fixed by the material): MJF_PA12, SLS_PA12, SLS_PA12GB, SLA_WHITE, SLA_GREY, SLA_BLACK, SS316L, TI64, PEEK, PEKK, PA12_CF, ABS_ESD."
    },
    "colour": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Black, White, Grey, Silver, Red, Blue, Navy, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Pink, Beige, Brown, Teal or Clear (default Black)."
    },
    "infill": {
      "type": "number",
      "enum": [
        10,
        15,
        25,
        40,
        60,
        100
      ],
      "description": "Infill % (default 15). Stronger parts: 25-40."
    },
    "layer_height": {
      "type": "number",
      "enum": [
        0.12,
        0.16,
        0.2,
        0.28
      ],
      "description": "Layer height mm (default 0.2)."
    },
    "walls": {
      "type": "number",
      "enum": [
        2,
        3,
        4
      ],
      "description": "Wall loops (default 2; 3-4 for strength)."
    },
    "supports": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "auto",
        "off"
      ],
      "description": "Default auto."
    },
    "units": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "mm",
        "cm",
        "in"
      ],
      "description": "Units the file was modelled in (default mm)."
    },
    "quantity": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Copies of each part (default 1, max 10000)."
    },
    "lead": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "standard",
        "express"
      ],
      "description": "standard 3-5 business days (ordered-in filaments +2-3 days, production-partner materials ~2-3 weeks); express 48 h dispatch (+30%, in-stock materials only)."
    },
    "country": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Ship-to country ISO code (default AU)."
    },
    "ship_method": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "standard",
        "express"
      ],
      "description": "AU only: express post."
    },
    "business": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "true = business customer (review/pay link on business.formada3d.com, invoice/PO available)."
    },
    "notes": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Notes for us about the part (max 500 chars)."
    }
  }
}

ESTIMATE when there is no file yet: shape (box, cylinder or sphere) + size in mm (or volume_cm3), material, quantity. The quote engine generates a solid of that size and prices it with the same slicer and rules as a real upload (AUD, no GST): each, parts, minimum-order top-up (A$8 floor), shipping, total, grams, print time, plus upload_url for the exact price. Nothing stored. Same thing as a plain GET: https://formada3d.com/api/quote/estimate?shape=box&x=10&y=10&z=10&material=PLA&qty=1&format=text

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "shape": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "box",
        "cylinder",
        "sphere"
      ],
      "description": "box (x,y,z), cylinder (x = diameter, z = height), sphere (x = diameter)"
    },
    "x": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "mm"
    },
    "y": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "mm"
    },
    "z": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "mm"
    },
    "volume_cm3": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Alternative: a cube of this volume"
    },
    "material": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "PLA",
        "PETG",
        "PLA_MATTE",
        "TPU",
        "PLA_SILK",
        "PLA_METAL",
        "PLA_GALAXY",
        "PETG_TRANS",
        "ABS",
        "ASA",
        "PLA_CF",
        "PETG_CF",
        "PAHT",
        "PLA_MARBLE",
        "PLA_SPARKLE",
        "PLA_GRADIENT",
        "PLA_WOOD",
        "PLA_GLOW",
        "PLA_TRANS",
        "PLA_TOUGH",
        "PLA_PURE",
        "PETG_MATTE",
        "PC",
        "PC_FR",
        "PA6_CF",
        "PA6_GF",
        "PET_CF",
        "PPS_CF",
        "TPU85",
        "TPU90",
        "MJF_PA12",
        "SLS_PA12",
        "SLS_PA12GB",
        "SLA_WHITE",
        "SLA_GREY",
        "SLA_BLACK",
        "SS316L",
        "TI64",
        "PEEK",
        "PEKK",
        "PA12_CF",
        "ABS_ESD"
      ],
      "description": "Default PLA. Instant, in stock (3-5 business days or express 48 h): PLA, PETG, PLA_MATTE. Ordered in for the job (instant price, +2-3 days, no express): TPU, PLA_SILK, PLA_METAL, PLA_GALAXY, PETG_TRANS, ABS, ASA, PLA_CF, PETG_CF, PAHT, PLA_MARBLE, PLA_SPARKLE, PLA_GRADIENT, PLA_WOOD, PLA_GLOW, PLA_TRANS, PLA_TOUGH, PLA_PURE, PETG_MATTE, PC, PC_FR, PA6_CF, PA6_GF, PET_CF, PPS_CF, TPU85, TPU90. Industrial production via our production network (instant price, ships in ~2-3 weeks, A$8 setup per order, colour fixed by the material): MJF_PA12, SLS_PA12, SLS_PA12GB, SLA_WHITE, SLA_GREY, SLA_BLACK, SS316L, TI64, PEEK, PEKK, PA12_CF, ABS_ESD."
    },
    "colour": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Black, White, Grey, Silver, Red, Blue, Navy, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Pink, Beige, Brown, Teal or Clear (default Black)."
    },
    "quantity": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Copies of each part (default 1, max 10000)."
    },
    "infill": {
      "type": "number",
      "enum": [
        10,
        15,
        25,
        40,
        60,
        100
      ],
      "description": "Infill % (default 15). Stronger parts: 25-40."
    },
    "layer_height": {
      "type": "number",
      "enum": [
        0.12,
        0.16,
        0.2,
        0.28
      ],
      "description": "Layer height mm (default 0.2)."
    },
    "lead": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "standard",
        "express"
      ],
      "description": "standard 3-5 business days (ordered-in filaments +2-3 days, production-partner materials ~2-3 weeks); express 48 h dispatch (+30%, in-stock materials only)."
    },
    "country": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Ship-to country ISO code (default AU)."
    },
    "business": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "true = business customer (review/pay link on business.formada3d.com, invoice/PO available)."
    }
  }
}

Look up a quote by quote_id (e.g. from a formada3d.com/quote/?q= link): parts, prices, total and the review/pay link.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "quote_id": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "quote_id"
  ]
}

What the instant quote accepts: materials, colours, infill and layer options, printers/build volume, file types and size limits, pricing rule, shipping table. Live from the quote engine.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {}
}

Natural-language need -> what Formada3D can do: (a) matching shop products with live prices, (b) our online design studios that make it (cookie cutters, stamps, NFC/pet tags, logo plaques, letters, slab/vinyl boxes, rollers, moulds, boxes, terrain) with a price when computable, (c) a custom-design path (we design it to measure; quoted by us). Example: "a jacket hook for a 4 mm nail, 2 kg load".

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "description": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "What the person needs, in their words, with any sizes/loads/quantities."
    },
    "max_price": {
      "type": "number"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "description"
  ]
}

Our live online 3D design studios (design in the browser, we print it), what each makes, and the tool that prices it.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {}
}

Price a custom cookie cutter with the exact formula our checkout charges (Cookie Cutter Studio). Returns price (AUD) and the studio link where the person designs it and adds it to the cart.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "text": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Text/number to cut (max 10 chars). Omit for a drawn/shape cutter."
    },
    "size_mm": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Cutter size in mm, 50-150 (default 80)."
    },
    "closed_back": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Closed back (embosser style), +A$4."
    }
  }
}

Price a personalised keyring / bag tag from the NFC Tag Designer, using the checkout's own formula. Optional NFC chip (tap to open a link).

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "text": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Text on the tag (max 14 chars). Omit for an icon tag."
    },
    "size_mm": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Tag size 25-95 mm (default 45)."
    },
    "thickness_mm": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Thickness 3-6 mm (default 4). 5 mm or more adds A$1.50."
    },
    "nfc": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Embed an NFC chip, +A$2."
    }
  }
}

Price a Pet ID tag (two-sided, optional NFC chip that opens the pet's found page) with the checkout's formula.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "two_colour": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Two-colour tag (A$32.95) vs one colour (A$24.95)."
    },
    "nfc": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Embed an NFC chip, +A$2."
    }
  }
}

Price a business logo plaque / sign from the Logo Plaque Maker with the checkout's formula (size, number of colours, optional NFC e.g. Google review link).

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "size_mm": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Logo size 40-200 mm (default 80)."
    },
    "colours": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Number of colours in the logo (each is a separate print layer; default 1)."
    },
    "nfc": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Embed an NFC chip, +A$2."
    }
  }
}

Price a custom stamp / embosser using the Stamp Studio's own price formula (the studio confirms the order by email).

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "text": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Stamp text (max 12 chars). Omit for a shape/logo stamp."
    },
    "size_mm": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Stamp size 25-90 mm (default 40)."
    }
  }
}

Price a printed texture roller (Roller Studio formula: by diameter and length). The STL is also a free download in the studio.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "diameter_mm": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Roller diameter 25-60 mm (default 40)."
    },
    "length_mm": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Roller length 40-200 mm (default 100)."
    }
  }
}

Price the Slab Box Studio keepsake case for one graded trading card (engraved lid A$39.99, optional NFC +A$5).

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "nfc": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "NFC tag sealed in the lid, +A$5."
    }
  }
}

Price custom wall letters or two-colour shadow letters / house numbers from the live price list (per letter, by size XS 3.5 cm to XL 25 cm). Returns the total and the letters designer link.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "text": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The word/number (spaces not charged; max 16 characters)."
    },
    "style": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "wall",
        "shadow"
      ]
    },
    "size": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "XS, Small, Medium, Large or XL (default Small)."
    },
    "keyhole": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Shadow letters only: keyhole hanger on the back."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "text"
  ]
}

Which material to choose: PLA, PLA Matte, PETG in stock; TPU, ABS, ASA, PC, finishes and carbon/glass-fibre filaments ordered in (instant price, +2-3 days); resin (Formlabs Form 4) coming soon; SLS/MJF nylon, resin, metal and PEEK via our production network (instant price on upload, ~2-3 weeks).

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "material": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional: one material to describe."
    }
  }
}

Formada3D Business parts catalogue (business.formada3d.com/parts/): parts we designed ourselves for robotics (soft gripper fingers, servo/camera brackets, ISO 9409 flange adapters, sensor brackets), sensor and IoT enclosures (sealed O-ring boxes, LoRa mesh node cases), 42 mm grid organisers and NFC review stands. Guide prices in AUD (no GST), printed to order in Melbourne. Optional query/category filter; live from the catalogue pages.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "query": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "What the person needs, e.g. \"gripper fingers for eggs\", \"ESP32 enclosure\" (optional)."
    },
    "category": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional: Robotics, Enclosures, Organisers or NFC."
    },
    "max": {
      "type": "number"
    }
  }
}

Full detail for one business-catalogue part: description, specs (material, sizes, what it fits, hardware), option prices (AUD guide prices), availability (made to order / after fit check), safety and usage notes, FAQ and images. Identify by id (catalogue slug), sku (F3D-PARTS-nn), url or exact name. Catalogue: https://business.formada3d.com/parts/

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "id": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "sku": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "url": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "name": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  }
}

Status of a Formada3D order: received / printing / packed / shipped, carrier, tracking number and link, dates and item names. Requires the order reference AND the exact email used for the order (both in the confirmation email); any other combination returns "not found". Reference formats: print quotes Q......-XXXX; shop orders: the THANKS-XXXXXX code, the tracking number, or the Stripe session id (cs_live_...). Rate-limited.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "order_number": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Order reference (case-insensitive)."
    },
    "email": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "The email address used for the order (exact match)."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "order_number",
    "email"
  ]
}

Shipping rates (AUD) by country and production lead times, from Melbourne, Australia.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "country": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional ISO country code, e.g. AU, NZ, US, CA, GB."
    }
  }
}

Returns (Australian Consumer Law), made in Melbourne, GST (not registered), minimum order, payment, privacy and safety notes.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {}
}

Formada3D Business (business.formada3d.com): robot parts, sensor/IoT enclosures, rapid prototyping, small-batch production, the parts catalogue, materials guide; invoice/PO; NDA on request.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {}
}

How to reach Formada3D (email, response time, links). Location is Melbourne, Australia; online only.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {}
}

Sends a brief to Formada3D ([email protected]) for a custom design or manual quote, with the person's name and email so we can reply (within 1 business day). Requires user_confirmed=true, meaning the person asked for it and agreed to share those details. Rate-limited; no files are stored (pass a link to the file).

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Person's name (2-80 chars)."
    },
    "email": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Email we reply to."
    },
    "description": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "What they need: purpose, sizes, load, quantity, colour, deadline (20-4000 chars)."
    },
    "phone": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "company": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "quantity": {
      "type": "number"
    },
    "deadline": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "budget": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "file_url": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional link to a file/photo/sketch (we do not download or store it here)."
    },
    "country": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Ship-to country."
    },
    "user_confirmed": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Must be true: the person asked for this enquiry to be sent and agreed to share these details."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "name",
    "email",
    "description",
    "user_confirmed"
  ]
}

Sends a paid design-help request to Formada3D with fixed prices: quick_fix (change an existing file, A$29, 1-2 business days), replacement (simple part rebuilt from photos and measurements, A$69, 3-5 days), new_design (from A$129, bigger jobs quoted first, 5-7 days); extra revision A$19. Returns a checkout_url (business.formada3d.com/design-help/) where the person pays and then uploads their files. Organic or sculpted shapes (figures, freeform or sculpted products, scan clean-up) take longer and cost more, so they are a custom quote depending on the designer. Printing is separate. The person pays on formada3d.com; nothing is paid by the AI. Requires user_confirmed=true, meaning the person asked for it and agreed to share their name and email. Rate-limited; links only, no files stored.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "tier": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": [
        "quick_fix",
        "replacement",
        "new_design"
      ],
      "description": "quick_fix = change an existing file (A$29); replacement = rebuild a simple part from photos + measurements (A$69); new_design = new simple part (from A$129; bigger jobs quoted first)."
    },
    "description": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "What it is, what it is for and what needs to change or be made (20-3000 chars)."
    },
    "measurements": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Key measurements in mm (overall size, hole sizes and spacing, wall thickness)."
    },
    "links": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "string"
      },
      "description": "Up to 5 links to photos (ruler in shot), sketches or the existing file. We do not download or store them here."
    },
    "quantity": {
      "type": "number"
    },
    "material": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional preferred material/colour."
    },
    "country": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Ship-to country."
    },
    "name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Person's name (2-80 chars)."
    },
    "email": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Email we reply to."
    },
    "user_confirmed": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Must be true: the person asked for this request and agreed to share these details."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "tier",
    "description",
    "name",
    "email",
    "user_confirmed"
  ]
}