What I do
Two things, done well: recreate parts you can't source, and reverse-engineer parts that were never available as a file.
Replacement parts
Knobs, clips, brackets, housings, gears, spacers, mounts — the small parts that fail and strand an otherwise-good machine. If the manufacturer is gone, the part is discontinued, or shipping it to Guam costs more than the device, I can usually make a new one.
Reverse engineering
No drawing, no CAD file, no part number — just the broken pieces and what it has to fit. I measure, model it in CAD, and choose a material that matches how the part is actually used. You get a working replacement, and the design exists if you ever need another.
How a job runs
- Photos & the part. The more I can see — the break, the mating surfaces, a ruler for scale — the better the result.
- Assessment & quote. I confirm it's a fit for FDM and send one fixed, firm price. Custom work runs on a 50/50 deposit.
- Design / reverse engineering. Modeled in CAD; one revision round is included.
- Print & fit-check. Printed in the chosen material and checked against the assembly before it's finished.
What I don't take on
To keep quality honest, I pass on a few categories — food- or drink-contact parts, safety-critical load-bearing components, and firearm parts. If you're unsure, ask anyway and I'll tell you straight.