SPARE PART REPRODUCTION
Replacement part reproduction: from sample to finished part.
A customer’s restoration, an engine rebuild or a machine in service can depend on one missing part. If it is no longer available, we can assess what reproduction would involve and whether it makes sense for your project.
Discuss my component
FROM SAMPLE TO COMPONENT
Reverse engineering: from sample to replacement part.
Reverse engineering uses an existing component as the reference for a new design. If a drawing or CAD file is available, we review it first. With a sample or damaged part, we establish which features remain and what information is missing. Photographs help with an initial assessment; measurement, a 3D scan or further records may be needed for the design.
This information forms the basis of a digital CAD model. We consider the shape alongside its mounting surfaces and mating components. Wear and damage are assessed during reconstruction so they are not simply copied into the new part.
We then agree on the material and manufacturing process. Depending on the component, this may involve casting and machining. The quantity required, together with design, tooling and machining requirements, determines which approach makes sense for your project.
For complex castings, moulds or cores can be produced using 3D printing. The metal component is then cast and further machined. The appropriate manufacturing process depends on the individual part.
Planned around your component
Inspection is part of the reproduction process. We agree with you which features of the finished part need to be checked, so function, manufacturing and inspection are considered together from the outset.
Damaged sample or incomplete records?
You do not need to have the technical solution before talking to us.
My sample is damaged. Can I still enquire?
Yes. Show us the damage and the surviving features. Even a damaged part can be a useful reference. The review will establish whether comparison parts or further records are needed.
Can I enquire about just one part?
You can enquire about a single component. Whether reproduction is practical depends particularly on development and tooling requirements. Tell us the quantity you need so we can discuss the options.
Can you reproduce classic car parts for other makes and machinery spares?
Private owners, restoration specialists, workshops and businesses can enquire about reproduction for any make. Our experience is in Porsche 4-Cam engines and their components. For other classic cars, vehicles, machinery and technical equipment, we assess technical and economic feasibility individually. Please include the part name, vehicle or machine, photographs and quantity required.
What can limit a reproduction project?
A sample or 3D scan alone does not establish suitability for use. Function, material and inspection requirements need to be understood. Reproduction may be unsuitable if essential features cannot be reliably reconstructed or the work required is disproportionate to the project. We discuss unresolved points before any work is commissioned.
THE FIRST STEP
Show us the part you are missing.
To start, tell us the component name, its intended use and the quantity you need. Any existing photographs will help. We can clarify further technical information together.
After your message, we review the available information and clarify any open technical questions. We then discuss the possible manufacturing process, scope, price and timing. Sending an enquiry does not commission any work.
