Professional 3D printing in Nottingham
3D Printed Parts and Replacements
From an obsolete machine part to a one-off model, we print it on commercial machines in a material chosen for how it will be used.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- CAD from drawings or photos
- One-offs to small batches
- Parts sent across the UK
3D printing
3D Printing Service in Nottinghamshire
Whatever three-dimensional object you need, there is a good chance we can print it. If you have a 3D file, we can usually quote straight away. If not, our designers will create one from a drawing, photos or the item itself.
We print replacement parts for vehicles and machinery, one-off items, models and small batch runs. Each job is printed in a material chosen for how the part will be used, from tough nylon to carbon-fibre composites.
Every job starts with a design, so read how our 3D design team works if you don’t have a file yet.
Engines and machinery
3D Printed Parts for Vehicle and Machinery Repair
When an older vehicle or machine breaks down, finding a replacement part can be a headache. 3D printing means many of those parts can be recreated: bring us the broken or damaged part and we can often make a brand new one.
Printed in a hard-wearing material such as a carbon-fibre composite, a replacement can last for years and cost far less than hunting down a rare original. We have recreated obsolete wheel centre caps for a Jaguar, and remanufactured parts for a customer who had no drawings of the originals.
Send us the broken part, or clear photos of it next to a ruler, and we will tell you whether it can be recreated.
Around the home
Replacing Broken Household Items
Damage to everyday items can usually be put right.
Broken fittings
Clips, brackets, hinges and fixings that are no longer sold can be modelled and printed to fit.
Missing pieces
We can replicate a broken section so that the item can be repaired rather than replaced.
Better than the original
Where the original failed, we can often make the new part stronger, in a tougher material.
How it works
Getting Something 3D Printed
Four steps from your first message to a finished part.
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Tell us what you need
Describe the part, where it will be used and its size, through our contact form or by phone.
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Send a file or photos
An STL or CAD file, or photos next to a ruler. No file? We draw a rough CAD model to work out the cost.
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Approve the quote
We recommend a material and give you a free, no-obligation price.
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Receive your part
We print it, check it and send it to you.
Got a part that needs replacing?
Send us the part, a file or photos for a free quote, or ring us on a weekday between 8am and 6pm.
Questions
3D Printing FAQs
How long does 3D printing take?
That varies with the size and complexity of the job. A small, simple object can take around 30 minutes, while a large or detailed item can take several days, possibly a week. We give you an estimated timescale with your quote.
Can you print a replacement for a part that is no longer made?
Often, yes. If you have the broken part, or enough of it to show the shape and dimensions, our designers can recreate it in CAD and we print a new one.
How big can you print?
Up to about the size of a shoebox in one piece. Larger items can sometimes be printed as several parts and joined together, and we will tell you whether that suits your design.
Do you use 3D scanners?
No. We create new files ourselves, as we have found it more accurate and more cost-effective for our clients than scanning.
How do I send you my file?
Attach it to the form on our contact page. Zip it first: the uploader rejects a bare .stl file but accepts a .zip folder with your STL or CAD file inside. Prefer the phone? Ring 0115 671 3705 on a weekday between 8am and 6pm.
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