3D Printing by Kevin / The Repair Rethink The part broke. Its replacement doesn’t have to repeat the mistake. One small plastic tab snaps. Suddenly, an otherwise useful piece of equipment has a loose cover, a missing mount, or a component that will not stay where it belongs. The replacement is discontinued. You still have
Choosing a filament by popularity is one of the fastest ways to ruin an otherwise good replacement part. Use Kevin Meyer’s P.R.I.N.T. Method™ to match PLA, PETG, ASA, TPU, nylon, or managed outside manufacturing to your part’s real heat, load, movement, weather, and safety requirements.
Creality’s K3, Ender-3 V3 Mega, and SPARKX i8 bring three different innovations to 3D printing. Compare their features, prices, and real-world performance potential to discover which machine best fits your functional parts, prototypes, and workshop projects.
What Does It Cost to Recreate a Discontinued Plastic Part With 3D Printing? A Realistic 2026 Guide Transparency & Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this guide are affiliate or partner links (including Creality, 3DMakerpro, and COEX 3D). If you complete a qualifying purchase through them, 3D Printing by Kevin may earn a commission at no
One small plastic component can stop an entire Halloween decoration. See Kevin’s original gear and printed prototypes, and learn what to check before requesting a custom replacement.
The Creality Sermoon P1 puts scanning and processing in a handheld device. Its real value depends on the parts you capture, the work it saves, and what happens after the scan.
Editor’s note – (“Updated July 2025 to correct specs and remove inaccurate claims.” Discover the Flashforge AD5X: a high-speed CoreXY 3D printer with multicolor and TPU‑flexible filament support. See real-world specs, performance, and value The Flashforge AD5X marks a next-generation leap in the Adventurer series. With a CoreXY motion system, automatic bed leveling, and a
Finding the right desktop 3D printer can make a big difference for anyone interested in hands-on projects, creating prototypes, or running a small business. I’ve worked with several 3D printers myself, and each one offers its own mix of features, ease of use, and print quality. With more people making products at home or starting
