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 Frequently Asked Questions About Our Parts

I've seen 3D printed parts break easily, why do you say they are strong? 

Remarkably, even when using the same type of plastic, different conditions can lead to varying results.

We've invested hundreds of dollars and hours in perfecting the process on our parts. There were instances when we designed parts that appeared beautiful, and we were genuinely excited to have them 3D printed, fully expecting them to be flawless. However, while admiring the finished product's aesthetics, we applied the standard durability test, only to discover that it snapped easily. Frustrating, to say the least.

This is why it's crucial to involve the individual selling you a 3D-printed part in the design process to ensure strength, and accuracy. We've come across cases where a part we remixed and shared on Thingiverse was being sold on eBay (with nothing stating they used a part they didn't design.) We can confidently state that they didn't conduct the necessary testing, as the way they're printing it doesn't maximize its strength potential.

What should I expect when I am looking at one of your parts?

Layer lines will be one of the first things you notice, minimizing the visibility of these lines can be quite challenging. All methods to eliminate them require additional time and, in many cases, substantial manual labor. As this extra time and labor translate to an ever higher cost, we generally do not invest extensive effort in concealing the layer lines unless the 3D print orientation permits it.

Therefore, it's important to anticipate that layer lines will remain visible in the final parts.

Outside of that, the part should look like it was displayed in the photograph in the listing. Our process has included getting consistency from our manufacturing process so we can provide an end product that you are happy with using. 

How do your parts compare with factory molded parts? 

Outside the obvious visual differences between injection molded and 3D printed parts, the strength should be at least as strong. We have gone out of our way to make some parts stronger than the factory part because that part was susceptible to breakage in its factory form. However, some of our parts are simply no longer available from the supplier, so our goal is to provide an outlet for that part that equals a good factory piece. 

Can I download your part to print on my own?

No. But... We have utilized some designs from open CC areas in the design of our parts. We absolutely provide attribution to the original designer and will link you to the original part or even the original part and an early design of our remix. While this might seem shady to some people, we don't want our product to get mixed up with someone else selling our exact design but without the correct manufacturing process. It's not our goal to avoid giving back to the community, but we have spent a long time on these products and wish to make some money on them without having to fight a lesser copy with a much lower price. If we borrowed from it, though, we'll have links to that file absolutely.  

Why do you use eBay for the sale?

I'm not going to lie, the number one reason is cost. As of right now, we are a low volume seller and eBay makes every process of selling and customer service easier. The cost of sites that allow sales have a higher cost, but eBay has the secondary effect of allowing people to find it there, too, which is an obvious benefit for the business.

What is your warranty? 

We will never knowingly sell a part that is prone to breaking under normal use. Accidents can occur, and we acknowledge that we are not immune to such incidents. Therefore, we will warranty any part that we have made an error on at any time. However, if you intentionally subject the part to abusive behavior, such as jumping on it to test its breaking point, and it does indeed break, we cannot offer a warranty for that. It's your responsibility for behaving recklessly since, like any plastic, it will break under such extreme stress.