“I have a broken part I can’t replace.”
Recreate a suitable non-safety-critical component from measurements, photographs or the original part.
For individuals, makers & inventors
Custom projects & one-off parts.
Need something that does not exist? SOLIDSTEAD can help turn a broken component, sketch, hobby project, invention or practical problem into CAD, a prototype or a manufacturable part.
No specification required
Start with a photo, sketch, part or description.
Not sure what you need? Send what you have and we’ll help work out the next step.
Problems we can help explore
Practical design support for personal and small projects.
“I have an idea but I don’t know CAD.”
Turn a rough sketch or explanation into controlled 3D geometry that can be reviewed and developed.
“I need something custom that doesn’t exist.”
Develop a bracket, mount, adapter, enclosure, accessory or other one-off solution around the real requirement.
“I need a part ready for 3D printing.”
Create printable geometry with material, orientation, wall thickness, clearances and assembly considered.
“I’m building a robot, drone or RC project.”
Design frames, mounts, housings, component interfaces and prototype parts for iterative projects.
“I want to develop an invention or prototype.”
Move from idea to concept, CAD, prototype review and manufacturing preparation in agreed stages.
Typical project types
Small parts, products and useful solutions.
This is not a closed list. Send the details and we’ll assess whether the project is suitable.
Replacement partsCustom bracketsMountsAdaptersElectronics enclosuresRobot componentsRC componentsDrone componentsWorkshop accessoriesStorage solutionsHousehold solutionsCamera mountsSensor mountsController enclosuresRestoration componentsModel-engineering partsPrototype productsDiscontinued parts
What SOLIDSTEAD can provide
Choose the result your project needs.
CAD Model
Controlled 3D geometry for review, prototyping, modification or manufacture.
Technical Drawing
Dimensions, views and production information appropriate to the agreed scope.
Design Help
Develop the arrangement, interfaces and practical details before creating final files.
Prototype
Prepare a design for an appropriate prototype route and support iteration.
Finished Part
Where suitable, coordinate production through selected external manufacturing partners.
Not Sure
Send a photo, sketch or description and we’ll help identify a sensible next step.
A simple route
From the thing you have now to something useful.
1
Share It
Photo, sketch, measurements, existing part or idea.
2
Assess It
Clarify the use, constraints, safety and desired outcome.
3
Design It
Create and review the agreed CAD or drawing work.
4
Prototype It
Check fit, form and function where a prototype is appropriate.
5
Deliver It
Receive files or proceed to suitable external manufacture.
Safety and suitability
Every project is assessed before work begins.
SOLIDSTEAD will not automatically reproduce a part simply because it can be modelled. Regulated, safety-critical, structural, pressure, lifting, braking or otherwise high-risk applications require suitable competence, standards, verification and insurance and may be declined.