Insights into 3D Printing, Engineering & More!
My name is David Helmers and I’m a mechanical design engineer. I help manufacturers, maintenance teams, and product designers solve engineering problems quickly through reverse engineering, custom design, and industrial 3D printing.
As the owner of Wolfpack Workshop, I specialize in design, reverse engineering, and production of 3D printed parts for prototyping, manufacturing, and other industrial applications. Whether you need to replace an obsolete part, develop a custom solution, or simply bring your idea to life, I’m here to support! I use my 10 years of SolidWorks experience and high quality 3D printing to deliver practical, production-ready solutions. Welcome to my 3D Printing and Engineering Blog!
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Injection Molding Vs. 3D Printing – Which One Wins?
I spent some time the other day teaching myself something new. I often talk about how my new SLA machine creates “injection mold quality parts” and competes with…
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The Formlabs Form 4L & Tough 1000 Resin
It’s the beginning of a new chapter at Wolfpack Workshop! We’ve just added a Formlabs Form 4L to the workshop – signaling the beginning of a new era…
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Introducing “USAIN VOLT” – Our Newest H2D Printer
Introducing our newest H2D “Usain Volt” to the Workshop! 👏 I’m excited to announce I’ve added another H2D to the fleet of printers here at Wolfpack Workshop. Staying…
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You Can’t Push a Rope – Engineering at its Simplest
You can’t push a rope. I had a professor who liked to say that engineering school could be summed up in two sentences: 1. f=ma2. You can’t push…
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Layered Insights 3D Printing Podcast – Coming Soon!
Excited to announce that I’ll be featured in Season 2 of Layered Insights – a 3D Printing podcast with Matthew Guy of Niche 3D LLC & Alexander G.…
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The Spirograph & The Cycloidal Gearbox
This common toy actually demonstrates one of the biggest flaws of a well-known piece of modern machinery. The cycloidal gearbox– whose most significant limitation is well-demonstrated by the…
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At Wolfpack Workshop, we specialize in Mechanical Engineering and 3D Printing. Professionals in Columbus, Ohio (and all over the U.S.) trust us for dependable, functional solutions. From custom designs and reverse engineering projects to 3D printed replacement parts, we combine optimized design with advanced additive manufacturing. Whether you’re restoring equipment, solving a unique challenge, or developing a concept from scratch, we bring engineering insight and practical 3D printing expertise to every job. Explore how 3D printing can accelerate your workflow and elevate your products.