Custom 3D printing · Northern Kentucky
Custom 3D printing.Practical parts that fit.
Replacement parts, custom mounts, prototypes, and small batches—designed around what you need. Work directly with Kevin in Independence, Kentucky, from the first review to the finished part.
No 3D file? Start with photos, measurements, or the original part.
Custom parts & design
What do you need made?
Replace a missing component, improve a fit, or test an idea. Start with what the part needs to do.
Hard-to-find replacements
Recreate discontinued covers, knobs, clips, and other plastic components when the original can be evaluated safely.
Explore replacement partsMounts, holders & organizers
Build around your actual tool, device, drawer, or workspace—not the dimensions of a generic solution.
Find a better fitPrototypes you can hold
Check fit, scale, and usability in the real world before investing in a larger production decision.
Explore prototypesFixtures & small batches
Make useful jigs, guides, and repeat parts without committing to tooling or large production minimums.
Discuss your quantityFrom measurement to model
Refine an existing file or explore a new design built around measured requirements and attachment points.
See what to measureBeyond in-house FDM
For qualified projects, Kevin can coordinate specialized manufacturing, review specifications, and inspect incoming parts.
Compare the two routesDealing with a broken bracket or clip? See how replacement projects begin.
One project lead. More options.
A manufacturing method that fits your project.
You don’t need to know which manufacturing method to ask for. Tell Kevin what the part needs to accomplish.
3D printed in Kevin’s shop
In-house FDM (filament) printing for functional plastic parts, prototypes, holders, and fixtures.
- Design review and material selection
- Production and inspection in Northern Kentucky
- Controlled revisions when fit or function needs work
Manufacturing coordinated by Kevin
For qualified work requiring finer detail, different material properties, complex nylon geometry, or a specialized process.
- Process comparison and quote coordination
- File preparation and specification review
- Incoming inspection before delivery
In-house production is FDM only. Resin, powder-bed, metal, and other specialized processes are handled by outside providers for suitable projects.
From “can this be made?” to a clear next step
From your idea to a finished part.
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Show what you need
Send photos, a sketch, a broken sample, or an STL, STEP, or OBJ file. Include quantity and intended use.
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Review the requirements
Kevin evaluates fit, loads, heat, appearance, design work, and what could happen if the part fails.
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Choose a practical route
Define the design work, material, process, budget, and timing before committing to production.
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Make, inspect & refine
Review the result against the requirements. A fit check or test may reveal the need for a revision.
Ready to get started?
Include photos or a file, dimensions, quantity, intended use, and your deadline.
Made with a repair mindset
Work directly with Kevin.
Kevin’s background in industrial machine repair brings an important question to every project: what does this part actually need to do?
Based in Independence, Kentucky, he combines hands-on FDM experience, 3D modeling, and practical testing. Whether the part is made in his shop or through a vetted provider, the work starts with understanding the problem.
Get to know Kevin- Years of FDM printing
- 8+
- Years working with 3D models
- 8+
- Years using Shapr3D
- 4+
- Years at Xavier University
- 14+
In-house FDM equipment
- Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
- Raise3D Pro2
- Creality CR-M4
- MakerGear M3
Rather make it yourself?
Learning to print your own parts?
Start with the beginner’s guide.
Follow the steps from digital model to sliced file, first layer, and finished print.
Read the Free Beginner GuideP.R.I.N.T. It: Practical 3D Printing for Beginners
A 40-page digital reference for setup, slicers, materials, calibration, replacement parts, and troubleshooting.
Explore the ebookCalibrate with a reason.
Use a symptom-first approach to separate mechanical setup, filament tuning, slicer choices, and fit compensation.
Open the calibration guideA few useful answers
Before you start.
Not sure where your project fits? Start with what you know.
Can you help if I don’t have a 3D model?
Start with photos, measurements, a sketch, or the original part. Kevin will assess whether it can be modeled accurately and whether the design work makes sense for your budget. Let him know whether you have permission to manufacture the design.
How much does a custom part cost?
Price depends on design work, size, material, quantity, production time, finishing, and any test revisions. Send your project details so Kevin can review the scope and prepare a quote.
How long will my project take?
Lead time depends on design, testing, materials, quantity, and scheduling. Outside manufacturing may add production and shipping time. Include your deadline; timing is confirmed for your project before production.
Do you make resin, nylon powder-bed, or metal parts in-house?
No. Kevin’s shop uses FDM filament printing. Suitable projects requiring resin, powder-bed, metal, machining, or casting may be coordinated through an outside provider, with specification review and incoming inspection.
Do I need to be in Northern Kentucky?
No. Suitable projects can be reviewed remotely, and finished parts can be shipped. Local projects can make it easier to review an original part or check the fit.
Can you make safety-critical or certified parts?
These are not routine projects. Parts involving personal safety, fuel, pressure, flame, high voltage, medical use, or certification may need qualified engineering review, a different manufacturing process, or a decision not to proceed. A printed part is not automatically safe or certified.
Let’s find the practical next step
Let’s take a look at your project.
Send a photo, sketch, or 3D file. Kevin will review what you need and help identify a practical next step.
Start with what you have.
A photo. A rough sketch. A few measurements. You don’t need all the answers to begin the review.
Start Your ProjectProjects are reviewed for feasibility, safety, design permissions, budget, and scheduling before acceptance.