Industrial Machine Spares
A machine worth thousands sits idle because a plastic knob has snapped and the manufacturer stopped supporting it a decade ago. Recreating that part is exactly what this process is good at — and once the file exists, the next one is a day away rather than a dead end.
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Get a industrial machine spares estimate
Upload your file or describe the part. We review printability before confirming anything.
Common uses
- Obsolete control knobs, levers and handles
- Belt guides, rollers and guide blocks
- Panel covers, caps and blanking plates
- Non-structural guards and shrouds
- Bespoke feed and alignment components
What we will not print
This needs saying plainly. We do not print safety-critical parts, load-bearing structural components, or anything pressure-retaining. That means no lifting components, no parts of a guarding interlock that a person's safety depends on, nothing in a hydraulic or pneumatic pressure path, and nothing holding a rotating mass. If a part's failure could injure someone or wreck the machine, it needs the proper part in the proper material, and we will tell you that rather than take the order.
Recreating a part with no drawing
Most obsolete spares have no file behind them. Send the original — even in pieces — or measurements and photos with a ruler in shot, plus the part number and machine if you have them. Shaft sizes, thread pitches and keyway detail are the things worth measuring twice, because those are where a copy fails. We model it, share the file for you to check against the machine, and print once you are happy.
Choosing a material that survives the environment
The question is always what the part actually sees. Warmth near a motor or a drive rules out PLA immediately. PETG covers most general workshop conditions; ABS and ASA take more heat; nylon and carbon-fibre-filled materials are the pick for wear surfaces, guides and anything taking sustained mechanical stress. Tell us about heat, oils, coolant, solvents and daily duty cycle and we will recommend rather than guess. Printed plastic will not match a moulded original's exact grade — where that matters, it matters, and we will say so.
How it works
Send your file or describe the part
Upload an STL, OBJ, 3MF or STEP file, or tell us what you need with photos and a few measurements.
Get a guide price
When we can read the geometry we estimate from it straight away — material, print time, supports and quantity all priced openly.
We check printability, then confirm
A person reviews orientation, wall thickness and supports, flags anything that will not print well, and confirms your final quote before any work starts.
Industrial Machine Spares — example prices
Worked examples on real models from our print library, priced by the same calculator that estimates your own part. Sizes span small to large so you can see how cost moves with the part.
| Example part | Size | PLA | PETG | ABS / ASA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 Washer | 12 × 12 × 2 mm | £0.09 – £0.12 | £0.10 – £0.13 | £0.11 – £0.14 |
| Hex Nut M8 | 15 × 13 × 8 mm | £0.34 – £0.44 | £0.37 – £0.47 | £0.42 – £0.53 |
| Wing Nut M6 | 36 × 14 × 8 mm | £0.67 – £0.86 | £0.72 – £0.92 | £0.81 – £1.04 |
| Control Knob (large) | 45 × 45 × 20 mm | £7.89 – £10.08 | £8.25 – £10.55 | £9.02 – £11.52 |
Guide prices for a single unit, calculated from the measured geometry of each example model — not fixed quotes. Small parts land at or near the £0 minimum order, and per-unit prices fall with quantity. Your price depends on your own part, its material and its printability. How pricing works.
Example models for industrial machine spares
Open-source designs from our print library that show the kind of part this service suits. View any of them for a full material and quantity price breakdown.
Corner Brace (medium)
Control Knob (large)
Bench Hook
Corner Brace (small)
These are open-source example designs (CC0) we publish to show what the process suits and what it costs — not a record of past jobs. Prices shown are examples in PLA.
Industrial Machine Spares — FAQ
Can you print a safety-critical or load-bearing part?+
No. We do not print safety-critical, load-bearing or pressure-retaining components, and we will not make an exception because a machine is down. Ask us for the knob, the cover or the guide instead.
I have no drawing, just the broken part. Is that enough?+
Usually, yes. Send the pieces, or measurements and photos. Threads, shaft fits and keyways are the details that decide whether a copy works, so we check those with you before printing.
Will a printed spare last as long as the original moulded one?+
Often not, and we will not pretend otherwise. A printed part is layered, so it is weaker across the layers than a moulded part. For a low-stress component in a suitable material it can last for years; for a hard-working one, treat it as a stopgap that keeps you running while a proper spare is sourced.
Can I get a small batch so I have spares on the shelf?+
Yes, and it is usually the sensible move. The design work happens once, so additional copies are much cheaper than the first — a set on the shelf means the next breakdown is a five-minute job.
How much does industrial machine spares cost?+
There is no fixed per-item rate — price comes from how much plastic the part uses, how long it takes to print, how much support and finishing it needs, and how many you want. The example table above shows what real parts of this kind work out at. Upload your file for a guide price on your own part.
How long does it take?+
It depends on the size of the part, the queue and the material. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will tell you honestly whether it is achievable before you commit.
Can I order one of the models from your library?+
Yes. Every model in our print library is a design you can have printed — pick one, choose a material and quantity, and the example price on its page is your starting point. You can also download the file and take it elsewhere; they are all CC0.
Are my files kept private?+
Yes. Uploaded files go to private storage, are never made public, and are only used to quote and produce your job.
Worth reading first
Practical guides that help you get a better part and a more accurate quote.
What Is TPU (Flexible Filament)?
TPU is printable rubber. It bends, grips, seals and absorbs shock — and it behaves nothing like PLA, which is the whole point and the whole difficulty.
Nylon and Carbon Fibre Parts
The engineering end of FDM. Nylon is tough and wear-resistant; carbon fibre makes it stiff and stable. Both are harder work — here is when that pays off.
How to Copy a Part Without CAD
No file, no drawing, just a broken part and a pair of calipers. That is a perfectly normal starting point — here is how the process actually works.
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