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3D printing · Spare parts

Broken part? We'll print a new one.

A snapped clip, a lost knob, a cracked cover. Often the part simply isn't sold any more. We model it from the old part or from photos and measurements, then print it in Lucerne in the right plastic.

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Small part, big difference.

Often it only takes one small plastic part to go missing and a whole appliance or piece of furniture stops working. The drawer won't stay shut, the lid won't close, the lamp wobbles. The manufacturer no longer supplies it, or only sells the complete assembly. A printed spare part is then often the simplest fix.

We measure the old part or work from your photos and measurements. From that we build a 3D model, which we print using FDM. We choose the material based on how the part will be used: PLA for rigid indoor parts, PETG for parts exposed to heat, moisture or load, and TPU for anything that needs to give.

Not every part makes sense to print. We'll tell you honestly before printing whether it will work. That goes for private customers just as much as for workshops, property caretakers or shops. If you already have a finished STL file, say from an online library, we'll check it and print it straight away.

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What's included

Which spare parts can be printed.

Household

Clips, hooks and holders

For drawers, curtains, shelves or showers. Simple shapes that are often the first thing to break in everyday use.

Furniture

Covers and feet

Cover caps, furniture glides, cable grommets and end pieces that have gone missing.

Appliances

Knobs and dials

For kitchen appliances, radios or machines when the original is no longer available.

Workshop

Mounts and adapters

Tool holders, hose adapters or spacers made to measure, in several copies if needed.

Flexible

Bumpers and simple seals

Made from TPU when the part needs to give, cushion or seal.

Hobby

Parts for collectors

Clips, covers and holders for classic car interiors, bikes, models or old appliances. No safety-critical parts.

Is it right for you?

When a printed spare part makes sense.

  • A good fit if the original part is plastic and you can't buy it any more.
  • A good fit if only one small part is missing and you don't want to replace the whole appliance.
  • A good fit if you still have the old part, even if it's broken. Then we can rebuild it accurately.
  • Not ideal for safety-critical parts, for example on brakes, child seats or gas appliances.
  • Not ideal for parts that get very hot or are in constant contact with food.
Pricing

What a spare part costs.

With spare parts, the modelling often costs more than the print itself. Once the model exists, every extra copy is cheap. You get a fixed price up front.

Simple small part
Fixed quote after the initial call
Remodelling
based on effort, quote up front
Extra copies
cheaper once the model exists
Collection or delivery
in Lucerne or by post
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Process

How you get your spare part.

  1. 01

    Photos and measurements

    Send us photos of the part from several sides along with the key measurements. Or drop the old part off with us in Lucerne.

  2. 02

    Assessment and quote

    We tell you whether 3D printing will do the job, which material suits and what it costs.

  3. 03

    Modelling and printing

    We rebuild the part as a 3D model and print it in Lucerne.

  4. 04

    Fitting and testing

    You collect the part or we send it by post. If it doesn't fit exactly, we'll talk about an adjustment.

Questions

Questions about spare parts.

Which spare parts can be made with a 3D printer?

Mainly simple plastic parts: clips, holders, knobs, covers, feet and adapters. Flexible parts such as bumpers or simple seals work too, in TPU. The limits are parts that get very hot, carry large loads or are safety-critical.

What do I need to get a spare part reprinted?

Ideally the old part, even if it's broken. Otherwise photos from several sides with a ruler next to it, plus the key measurements. The appliance's model number also helps.

Is a printed spare part as strong as the original?

It depends on the part. Injection-moulded parts usually have a more uniform structure. But with the right material, enough wall thickness and the right print orientation, a printed part is strong enough for many uses. For parts under load, PETG is usually a better choice than PLA.

Is it worth it for a single small part?

Often yes, if the alternative is replacing a whole appliance or piece of furniture. For very simple parts, we'll also tell you if a standard part from the DIY store is cheaper.

Can I order the same spare part again later?

Yes. Once the model exists, we print more copies without remodelling. That's handy for parts that wear out regularly, for example in holiday flats, workshops or shops.

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