Prototype
Test shape, fit and function before committing to a more expensive final part.
Prototype · replace · improve
3D printing & custom parts
Need a replacement part, prototype or suitable small batch? Send a photo, measurements or a 3D file and tell us how the part will be used. We can assess the design, material and production approach before quoting.
Useful parts, not printing for its own sake
We start with what the part needs to do, the load it carries and the environment it works in. From there we can assess whether a printed part, a prototype or a different fabrication method is the sensible answer.
- Replacement knobs, clips, covers and guides
- Workshop jigs, spacers and templates
- Prototype parts before metal fabrication
- Custom brackets and low-volume components
- Event medals and branded items where the design and quantity suit printing
- Fit checks and design improvements
From problem to printable design
Bring the damaged part, measurements, photos or the equipment it belongs to. We can model a practical replacement, test the fit and refine it before producing the final quantity.
Material and design limitations are considered upfront
Not every component should be printed. Heat, UV, chemicals, impact and sustained load all influence the right material and manufacturing method. Where printing is not suitable, we will say so and recommend another route.
Replace
Recreate suitable small parts that are difficult or impossible to source.
Improve
Adjust a design around the real equipment and how the component is used.
Local service area
Based in Ballito. Working across KZN.
We serve Salt Rock, Ballito and the Dolphin Coast, with selected site work and project support across Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. Contact Kobus to arrange the next step.
BallitoSalt RockDolphin CoastDurbanKwaZulu-Natal
Common questions
What customers ask us.
Can you copy a broken plastic part?
Often, yes. Bring the broken part, photographs or accurate measurements. We assess its fit, load, heat and exposure before deciding whether a printed replacement is suitable.
Do you offer custom 3D printing in Ballito?
Yes. Rust & Coat provides practical 3D printing, prototypes, workshop jigs and suitable low-volume custom parts for customers in Ballito. Contact Kobus to discuss your design and arrange collection or delivery.
Can you design the part if I do not have a digital file?
Yes. We can work from the original component, measurements, photographs or the equipment it must fit, then model and test a practical design.
The Rust & Coat approach
Start with the problem.
We can assess the surface, repair requirement and exposure conditions before recommending a system.