Can't buy a replacement anymore? Mail me the broken piece. I scan it or measure it, rebuild it in CAD, and print a new one, often stronger than the original. You approve a dimensioned proof before anything gets printed.
Works from anywhere you can ship a package.
Send photos and a short description through the quote form. I'll let you know if it's a good fit and what it'll likely cost.
Once you accept the quote, I'll send you the address. Mail the broken piece, all the fragments, and the part it mates with if you can spare it.
I 3D scan and measure the part, then rebuild it as a clean CAD model, fixing the weak spot that failed.
You get a rendered image with the key measurements. Nothing prints until you say it's right. Payment is due when you approve.
I print it, check the fit against your original, and ship the new part back with the old one.
Every job gets a proof: a rendered image of the new model with its critical dimensions labeled in millimeters, like the drawing above. Hold it up against your machine, check it with a ruler or calipers, and reply with an approval or changes.
Revisions to the model before printing are part of the job. A change you request after approving the proof may be billed as a reprint.
I'll recommend a material based on where the part lives and what it does. You can always ask for something different.
| Material | Good for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | Indoor trim, covers, knobs, fit test pieces | Stiff and accurate. Softens in hot cars and near heat. |
| PETG | General replacement parts, brackets, clips | Tougher than PLA, handles moisture and mild heat. |
| ASA | Outdoor parts, anything in the sun | UV resistant, holds up to weather. |
| Carbon fiber filament | Load-bearing brackets, mounts, gears, parts that were originally metal | Chopped carbon fiber makes the part very stiff and heat resistant. Can replace many light-duty aluminum parts. |
| Glass fiber filament | Strong parts that take impacts or vibration, hot locations | Glass fiber adds strength and toughness, with a little more give than carbon fiber. Another option for replacing aluminum parts. |
| Resin | Small, detailed parts with fine features | Very smooth surface and fine detail. More brittle than filament. |
Please don't ship anything yet. Once we've talked through your part and you've accepted the quote, I'll email you the shipping address.
Shipping your finished part to you is included in your quote. Your original comes back in the same box unless you tell me to recycle it.
Plastic parts that broke or wore out: appliance clips and knobs, vehicle trim and brackets, equipment covers, hinges, gears, battery doors and similar. If the original was metal, I can often design a printed part that does the job. Ask first.
Sometimes. Simple parts can work from good photos with a ruler in frame and a few caliper measurements. For anything that has to fit precisely, having the physical part gives the best result.
Send what you have. I can rebuild missing sections from the surrounding geometry and the part it mates with.
Typically 1–2 weeks after the part arrives, plus however long the proof approval takes on your end.
It depends on how complex the part is. Modeling is most of the cost; printing is usually small. Jobs start at $55.
From your photos I'll give you an estimate. Once the part arrives and I've measured it, I'll confirm the price before I start any work. If the price changes and you'd rather not go ahead, I'll mail your original part back and you pay the postage. Payment is due when you approve the proof, before anything prints.
Yes. I keep your model on file, so reorders skip the design step and cost only the printing and shipping.
No, I don't sell or share the design files. Your model stays on file with me, so whenever you need another copy or a small change, just ask. Reorders skip the design step.
Fill out the form and attach a few photos. It comes straight to me, and I'll reply by email with an estimate. You can also write to email shown with JavaScript on.