Functional parts
A part is missing, broken or no longer made.
Brackets, covers, end caps, jigs and fixtures for production and the workshop. We print replacements from a sample, a drawing or a model.
Functional 3D-printed parts. Prototype to production.
We print functional parts, prototypes and small to medium batches for businesses. No 3D model? We can create one from a drawing, a sample or a photo.
Quote requests are non-binding. A model, a drawing or a description of the part is enough.
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm Maximum size of a single part. Larger parts are printed in sections and assembled.
- From PLA to carbon fibre PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, PA and their carbon-fibre variants.
- From a single piece A prototype, a test piece or repeat production of the same part.
- With or without a model We print from STL, STEP or 3MF files. We can also create the model from a drawing.
Services
Start with the problem you need to solve. We will recommend the material and approach based on where the part will be used.
Prototypes and development support
You need to validate a design before ordering a mould or a production run.
A physical part to check shape, assembly and function. We work through changes between versions directly with your design engineer.
Small and medium batches
You need the same part again and again, and a mould is not worth it.
Tens to thousands of identical small parts without tooling. A test piece always comes before the batch.
3D modelling
All you have is a drawing, a sample or an idea.
We create the model from a drawing, a sample or a photo. We can also adapt an existing model so that it prints reliably.
Materials
We choose the material by where the part will work, not by its name. This overview will help you find your way. We will recommend a specific material in response to your enquiry.
Table in preparation
| Material | When to choose it | Where the part will work | How it behaves |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | You need to check shape, dimensions or fit quickly. | Indoors, at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. | Stiff and dimensionally stable. Tends to crack on impact and softens in heat. |
| PETG | You need a durable functional part: a cover, a bracket or a jig. | Indoors and in damp conditions, away from higher temperatures. | Tough. When overloaded, it tends to bend rather than crack. |
| ABS | The part will be close to a heat source, such as an engine or electronics. | Indoors, including warmer environments. | Tough and more heat-resistant than PLA and PETG. |
| ASA | The part will be used outdoors or in sunlight. | Outdoors, in sunlight and changing weather. | Similar to ABS, but less prone to fading and becoming brittle in sunlight. |
| PC | The part must withstand higher loads or temperatures.We will assess suitability based on the shape and size of the part. | Indoors, including warmer environments. | Strong and impact-resistant. |
| PA | The part moves, slides or is subject to wear.We will assess suitability based on the shape and size of the part. | Indoors, in dry conditions. | Tough, low-friction and wear-resistant. |
| CF variants with carbon fibre | You need a stiff, lightweight part that does not flex. | Depends on the base material, for example PETG-CF or PA-CF. | Much stiffer, less tough, with a matte surface. |
Illustrative information. We will confirm it with our own tests before publication. With PC and PA, the shape of the part matters more: larger, flat parts may warp during printing.
Not sure which material? Describe how the part will be used and we will recommend one.
Describe your applicationHow an order works
Four steps from enquiry to finished parts. We agree on each one with you in advance.
Enquiry
Send us a model, a drawing or a description of the part, together with the quantity.
Price and lead time
We recommend a material and send you a price and a lead time.
Test piece
For batches, we first make one piece for you to check. Production starts once you approve it.
Production and delivery
We print and check the parts and deliver them as agreed.
Pricing
We price every job individually. The price depends mainly on the material and print time, and for batches on the quantity. You will find the exact price and lead time in our quote.
Both the enquiry and the quote are non-binding.
What makes up the price
- Material
- The type of material and how much of it the part uses.
- Print time
- The size and shape of the part, the layer height and the infill required for the strength you need.
- Quantity
- For batches, the price per piece goes down.
- Preparation
- Checking and adapting the model for printing, or modelling from a drawing or sample.
- Finishing
- Removing supports and cleaning up the part.
What we need to prepare a quote
- Model or drawingA 3D model (STL, STEP, 3MF), a drawing, a photo or a description of the part.
- MaterialIf you know it. Otherwise choose “Not sure, please advise” and we will recommend one.
- QuantityHow many pieces you need and whether you will need them again.
- DeadlineWhen you need the parts.
- ApplicationWhat the part does and where it will be used.
Don’t have everything? Send what you have. We will ask about the rest.
Get a price for your partExample projects
The kinds of jobs we can take on. These are illustrative examples, not actual orders. We will add references once our first projects are completed.
Illustrative project
Replacement equipment cover
- Situation
- A cover on a machine has cracked and the manufacturer no longer supplies it.
- Solution
- A model based on the original part, reinforced where it cracked, and a fit check on the machine.
- Material
- PETG
Illustrative project
Prototype electronics enclosure
- Situation
- A development team has a new circuit board and wants to validate the enclosure before ordering a mould.
- Solution
- Several successive versions: board mounting, connector openings and a snap-fit lid.
- Material
- PLA to check the shape, PETG for the functional sample
Illustrative project
Batch of end caps for profiles
- Situation
- A company repeatedly needs the same end caps, and a mould is not worth it for the quantity.
- Solution
- A model adapted for printing several pieces at once, a test piece, then production in batches.
- Material
- PETG or ASA, depending on the environment
Request a quote
Describe the part and attach whatever you have. We will get back to you with a price and lead time, or with follow-up questions. Your enquiry is non-binding.