# Missing Part

> Missing Part recreates broken, worn and discontinued parts. It is run by an electromechanical engineer in Brussels, Belgium. A broken plastic part is measured with calipers and gauges, rebuilt as a 3D CAD model (reverse engineering), reinforced where it failed, and 3D printed in PETG or PLA. It also prints customer-supplied 3D files. Everything works by post: customers anywhere in Belgium send the part by bpost and get the new part back by bpost, return shipping included. In Brussels, drop-off and collection are possible case by case, on request.

## Key facts

- Status: opening January 2027. Free quotes are already available; orders are accepted from January 2027.
- Main service: replacement of broken or discontinued parts by reverse engineering and 3D printing. No drawing or 3D file needed.
- Secondary service: FDM 3D printing of customer files (STL, 3MF, STEP/STP, OBJ).
- Location: Brussels, Belgium. Works by post, so it serves all of Belgium. In Brussels, drop-off and collection can be arranged case by case, depending on availability (no public address, no opening hours).
- How it works: send photos for a quote → accept → post the broken part by bpost → part is measured, modelled and printed → new part and original are posted back.
- Quote: free, within 48 hours, based on photos of the part next to a ruler or coin.
- Turnaround: replacement parts 3–7 working days after the part arrives, plus 1–3 days bpost delivery; printing from a file 1–3 working days plus delivery.
- Accuracy: ±0.1–0.2 mm, test-fitted against the original. One adjustment and reprint included if a part does not fit.
- Materials: PETG (default for replacement parts, ≈70 °C) and PLA.
- Maximum single print size: 250 × 210 × 220 mm.
- Prices (all-in, return shipping in Belgium included): simple replacement part from €35; medium part €60–120; complex parts on quote; 3D model only from €45; printing from a file from €15.
- Payment: bank transfer or Payconiq.
- Deliverables: the printed part, and on request the CAD model as STEP and STL.
- Not accepted: safety-critical parts (brakes, steering, seatbelts, child seats, climbing/lifting gear), gas or pressure fittings, medical devices, parts above about 70 °C, long-term food contact parts.
- Typical parts: appliance knobs and clips, dishwasher rack wheels, washing machine door handles, fridge shelf clips, vacuum cleaner latches, furniture hinges and shelf supports, car interior trim clips, tool battery latches, gears, pulleys, battery covers, enclosures, parts for vintage devices.
- Languages: English, French, Dutch.
- Contact: hello@missingpart.be or the quote form on the website (no phone line).

## Pages (English)

- [Home](https://missingpart.be/): overview, process, materials, prices, service area, FAQ and quote form
- [Broken part replacement](https://missingpart.be/reverse-engineering): how reverse engineering works, what to send, what can and cannot be made
- [3D printing from your file](https://missingpart.be/3d-printing): specifications, file formats, materials and pricing
- [About](https://missingpart.be/about): who runs Missing Part, background, workshop and equipment
- [Privacy policy](https://missingpart.be/privacy)

## Pages (Français)

- [Accueil](https://missingpart.be/fr/)
- [Remplacement de pièce cassée](https://missingpart.be/fr/remplacement-piece-cassee)
- [Impression 3D à partir de votre fichier](https://missingpart.be/fr/impression-3d)
- [À propos](https://missingpart.be/fr/a-propos)
- [Politique de confidentialité](https://missingpart.be/fr/confidentialite)

## Pages (Nederlands)

- [Home](https://missingpart.be/nl/)
- [Kapot onderdeel vervangen](https://missingpart.be/nl/kapot-onderdeel-vervangen)
- [3D-printen van je bestand](https://missingpart.be/nl/3d-printen)
- [Over mij](https://missingpart.be/nl/over-mij)
- [Privacybeleid](https://missingpart.be/nl/privacy)