3D Printing Solution for Discontinued Spare Parts

The brush gear on an old robot vacuum at home has snapped, the cover of an antique radio has cracked, or the centre console lid of a 2005 model car has fallen off. The manufacturer has either gone bankrupt, discontinued the part, or set a minimum order quantity. This is exactly where producing discontinued spare parts with 3D printing comes to the rescue.

Which Discontinued Parts Can Be 3D Printed?

The range of ‘unobtainable’ parts that can be reproduced with a 3D printing service is remarkably wide:

• Home appliances: Original spare parts for devices over 10 years old such as food processors, coffee machines, toasters and vacuum cleaners are no longer in stock. A broken gear, a snapped trigger or a cracked cover piece can be 3D scanned and printed.
• Hobby and hardware: Parts such as drill chucks, hand-tool handles and pruning-shear spring holders also fall within this scope.
• Automotive: Interior trim pieces for classic cars, glovebox lid clips, indicator stalk tips and many other parts whose originals can no longer be found can be printed in PETG or ABS.
• Vintage devices: The plastic components of collectible items such as turntables, record players, antique radios and old typewriters.

The Advantages of Spare Part Production with 3D Printing

In a traditional spare parts supply chain, a single plastic part requires tooling for a minimum of 10,000 units. With 3D printing, however, even a single part can be produced economically. Once the digital file is created, you can print as many copies as you like. It is also possible to improve a design flaw present in the original part (for example, a very thin corner) and produce a more durable version.

Which Material Should You Choose?

It is important to choose the FDM filament that best matches the original material of the part:

• PLA+: Decorative parts, low-load covers and housings.
• PETG: Mechanical parts requiring moderate heat and impact resistance.
• ABS/ASA: A perfect match for automotive and white-goods parts whose originals are ABS.
• Nylon (PA): Gears, latches and locking mechanisms subject to high friction and impact.

In our transparent per-gram price list you can see the prices of all our material options and choose the one that best fits your budget.

How to Get Started?

Take a photo of your broken or missing part, send us the part by courier, or have it 3D scanned. Our team models the part and prints it on our FDM printers. Get your price instantly with our online price calculator and bring your unobtainable part back into use.