The part is discontinued. Start with what it connects to.
Obsolete brackets, snapped knobs, worn guides. Send the original, the pieces, or a photo with a ruler, and we review whether a printed replacement suits the job.
What the review covers
The interfaces the part mates with, how it is used, the loads and temperatures it sees, and whether FDM in the right material is a reasonable fit.
What modelling costs
A replacement usually needs CAD from the sample. That is design work at $145 an hour, one-hour minimum, scoped before it starts and quoted beside the print.
Material is a decision
Heat, sunlight, chemicals, flex, and load across the layers change the answer. The material is agreed in the quote, not assumed.
When plastic is not the answer
Some parts want metal or another process. We say so in the first reply and can assess a CNC handoff for parts that qualify.
The terms
- First reply
- Printing
- Design and sourced work
- Rush
- Minimum, print only
- Design
- Collection
Qualifying printing jobs only. Availability confirmed before you pay. Business hours are Monday to Friday, Chicago time.