Which spare parts can you have remade?
Clips and fasteners
A blind clip, a panel clip, a cover catch: small parts that snap at the tab.
Knobs and dials
A washing machine knob, a radio dial, a handle knob: the shape of the shaft matters more than anything else.
Covers and caps
A battery cover, a screw cap, a tube end: parts that get lost more often than they break.
Spacers and sleeves
A shim or a sleeve that takes you from one diameter to another.
Flexible parts
A pad, a door stop, a foot cap: printed in TPE, they absorb knocks and don't scratch.
Small brackets
A curtain pole bracket, a shelf foot, a mounting tab: lightly loaded parts with no safety role.
Furniture handles
The handle of an old piece of furniture, at the exact spacing of the existing holes.
A part from an old appliance
A dial or a latch from a device nobody repairs any more.
How much does a 3D printed spare part cost?
Remaking a simple part costs 950 credits to design, then the print is paid in US dollars, at the firm price shown before you order: for a small part, the manufacturing minimum, delivery and the service weigh more than the material, so it pays to order several parts together. A set of 2–4 parts costs 1,900 credits to design.
Design
In credits, once per generation; chat messages and edits are charged separately, while sliders, quotes and renders cost no credits.
| Size | Unique parts | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| S | 1 part | 950 creditscovered by the 2,000 credits free at signup |
Delivered order · from
The minimum delivered price of an order today, at the cheapest printer available: an order always includes a manufacturing minimum, delivery and the service.
Order limits
Up to 100 copies per online order, $2,278 incl. VAT at most; above that, a custom quote.
What brings the price down
- reduce the dimensions that are not imposed
- switch to printed PETG (redo the safety calculation)
For a small part, delivery often weighs more than the material: if you need several, order them together: copies of the same part share the delivery. The dimensions you give stay fixed; only the free dimensions and the material are used to bring the price down.
How do you get a part remade when it's no longer sold?
- MeasureWith callipers, take the two or three dimensions that have to fit: the diameter of a shaft, the spacing of the holes, the width of a groove. Note them to a tenth of a millimetre.
- Take photosPhotograph the part from the front and the side, next to a ruler. If it's broken, show the pieces put back together, or the matching part that's still intact.
- Describe the useIn Repair / replace mode, explain where the part goes and what it goes through: “outdoor blind clip, in full sun”, “knob turned every day”.
- Check and adjustThe AI redraws the part in parametric CAD, checks the material's minimum thicknesses and shows the 3D preview. Adjust a dimension by a few tenths with the sliders, for free.
- OrderChoose the material, colour and quantity: the firm price, VAT and delivery included, is shown before you pay. For a tight fit, order a test part first.
What the AI will ask you
- Give the dimensions that have to fit, to a tenth of a millimetre: shaft diameter, hole spacing, thickness.
- Attach one photo from the front and one from the side, next to a ruler.
- Say what the part goes through: force, rubbing, sun, damp, heat.
- Pick a delivered print budget range, or “No limit”.
- Say whether the part must be rigid (PA12) or flexible (TPE).
Can you recreate a broken plastic part from a photo?
Yes, if you add at least two real measurements: a photo alone gives no scale. The photo shows the shape, the tabs and the ribs; the measurements set what has to fit. The AI works out the rest, which you correct with the sliders.
- Photograph the part flat, from the front then from the side, in good light.
- Put a ruler or a coin next to it, on the same plane.
- Broken part: put the pieces back together, or photograph the matching part that's still intact (the left clip to remake the right one).
- Lost part: photograph where it went and measure the slot.
Which spare parts are suited to 3D printing?
Small plastic parts under light load: industrial printing in PA12 nylon gives strong parts, without the ridges of desktop printers. What matters is the dimension to respect and the force the part takes.
| Part | Suggested material | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Clip, catch, fastener | PA12 | Thickness of the tab and the direction it flexes |
| Knob, dial | PA12 | Exact shape of the shaft: round, D-shaped, splined |
| Cover, cap | PA12 | Locking tabs and the gap in the slot |
| Spacer, sleeve | PA12 | Both diameters and the length |
| Pad, foot cap, door stop | TPE | Inner diameter and the flexibility you want |
| Small bracket, handle | PA12 | The real load and the original screws to reuse |
To tidy rather than repair, such as an organiser to the size of a drawer, see made-to-measure storage.
Which material should you choose for a spare part?
- PA12 (SLS): the default choice for a spare part. Rigid, impact-resistant and slightly flexible in thin sections, which suits clips.
- PA12 (MJF): the same nylon, an even grey or black; good for a visible part or a precise fit.
- Flexible TPE: pads, foot caps and door stops; it cushions, grips and doesn't scratch.
- Printed PETG (FDM): the “Economy” option of a quote for a simple, hidden part; the layers stay visible and the part is less uniform than PA12.
| Material | Min. wall | Min. detail | Min. clearance | Max. size (mm) | Properties | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA12 white (SLS) | 0.7 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 650 × 550 × 350 | rigid · outdoor | $ |
| PA12 dyed black (SLS) | 0.7 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 320 × 230 × 180 | rigid · outdoor | $ |
| PA12 dyed colours (SLS) | 0.7 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 320 × 230 × 180 | rigid | $ |
| PA12 vapour smoothed (SLS) | 1.5 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.7 mm | 440 × 375 × 345 | rigid · outdoor | $$ |
| PA12 natural grey (MJF) | 0.5 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.6 mm | 380 × 380 × 284 | rigid · outdoor | $ |
| PA12 matte black (MJF) | 0.5 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.6 mm | 360 × 210 × 210 | rigid · outdoor | $ |
| PA12 black vapour smoothed (MJF) | 1.5 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.7 mm | 360 × 210 × 210 | rigid · outdoor | $$ |
| Flexible TPE (SLS, Shore ≈ 88A) | 0.8 mm | 0.8 mm | 2 mm | 220 × 190 × 190 | flexible · outdoor | $$$ |
| PETG (FDM) | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.5 mm | 300 × 300 × 300 | rigid · outdoor | $ |
Compare the materials: PA12 vs resin vs TPU.
Which parts won't objekto remake?
- No safety parts: brakes, steering, seat fixings, lifting parts, parts under pressure or in contact with gas.
- No live electrical parts: socket mounts, mains switches, power supply housings.
- No hot parts: nothing near a flame, a heating element, the inside of an oven or an engine.
- No food contact: the printed materials aren't certified for it.
- No guaranteed tight fit first time: order a test part, then adjust the dimension with the sliders.
- No manufacturer's logo or brand reproduced on the part.
The full list is in the content policy.
Already have the part's 3D file?
If the manufacturer or a model library provides the file (STL, 3MF, OBJ or STEP), import it in Repair / replace mode: the AI takes it on to modify it (a dimension, a tab, a reinforcement) before printing. Only for a file whose licence allows changes.
Original part, printing a file or objekto: which should you choose?
Before having a part remade, check whether the original still exists: the right choice depends on what you have to hand.
| objekto | Original part (manufacturer, after-sales) | Print service for an existing file | Your own printer or a makerspace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | A photo and two or three measurements | The part's reference number | A print-ready 3D file | A 3D file and some time |
| Who draws the part | The AI, with you | The manufacturer | You | You |
| Material | PA12, TPE, PETG by industrial printing | The original one | A wide choice | Mostly PLA and PETG |
| Best for | A part you can't find, without 3D modelling skills | A part still on sale, or a safety part | A part you already have the file for | Tinkering and iterating yourself |
A qualitative comparison, without other services' prices. To have an existing file printed: objekto vs Craftcloud.
Sources
Public information read on 5 November 2026; it may have changed since.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a replacement part made when it's no longer sold?
Measure the dimensions that have to fit, photograph the part next to a ruler, then describe it to objekto in Repair / replace mode. The AI redraws it in parametric CAD, checks it can be printed and shows the preview; you adjust the dimensions with the free sliders, then order the part printed in PA12 or TPE.
How much does a 3D printed spare part cost?
Designing a part costs 950 credits, then the print is paid in US dollars, at the firm price shown before you order. A delivered order always includes a manufacturing minimum, delivery and the service: for a small part, they weigh more than the material, and several copies in one order spread that cost.
Can I 3D print a replacement oven knob?
Yes for the control knob on the front panel, which only gets warm: give the shape of the shaft (round, D-shaped, splined) and the diameter, and choose PA12 rather than resin. No for a part inside the oven, near a heating element or a flame: if the knob gets hot to the touch, don't have it printed.
How do I replace a broken blind clip?
Photograph the broken clip, and an intact one if any are left, then measure the width and thickness of the tab and the width of the rail. objekto redraws the clip in PA12, a nylon that flexes without snapping. For an outdoor blind, say so: the AI takes it into account when choosing the material and the colour.
Can I get a spare part printed without a 3D file?
Yes: objekto starts from a photo and your measurements, not from a file. The AI writes the 3D model in parametric CAD, checks the material's minimum thicknesses and shows you the result before any order. You don't need any modelling software or any knowledge of 3D.
What if the printed part doesn't fit?
Adjust the dimension in question with the sliders, for free, then order a new part: the design stays in your space. For a tight fit, order a test part first, check it in place, then correct the dimension by a few tenths of a millimetre before ordering the rest.
How long does it take to receive a spare part?
Designing a simple part takes a few minutes, and the preview comes first. Manufacturing and delivery in France take 1 to 3 weeks (estimate), depending on the material and the shipping option; it isn't a guaranteed date. The other timings are in the FAQ.
Updated 5 November 2026