Usually, yes. If the part is plastic, fits in a shoebox and doesn't carry heavy loads or high heat, it can almost always be modeled from the broken original or from photos and measurements, then printed in a plastic that matches or beats the original.
Good candidates
- Appliance knobs, dials and handles
- Battery covers, latches and clips
- Vacuum, fan and tool attachments
- Furniture glides, feet and hinge covers
- Boat hardware: bezels, hatch latches, trim pieces
- Car interior trim clips and covers (in ASA, for heat)
- Game, toy and hobby parts
Poor candidates
- Anything safety critical: brakes, steering, child seats, pressure vessels
- Parts near engines, exhausts or heaters
- Gears under heavy load, unless a printed version is only a stopgap
- Parts that need food-safe certification
You don't need the original drawings
Most manufacturers never release CAD files. That is fine. We work from what you have:
- The broken part itself, even in pieces.
- Photos next to a ruler plus key measurements. See how to measure a broken part.
- The part it connects to, which often tells us more than the broken piece.
Making it better than the original
Discontinued parts often failed for a reason. When we model a replacement we can thicken the spot that cracked, round off a sharp inside corner, or switch to a tougher plastic like PETG or a UV-resistant one like ASA.
Is it legal?
Making a replacement for your own repair is generally fine. Copying logos, brand names or a product to resell it is a different matter, so we leave logos and trademarks off replacement parts.
Cost and timing
Design time is quoted up front, then the printed part is usually a few dollars to about $30. After you approve the design, most small parts ship the next business day. See real prices.
Describe your discontinued part or learn more about our replacement parts service.