<p>I used some thermoplastic. It does not look exactly like the original as I had to give it shape with my own hands, but certainly does the trick. It also costs less than $10 USD. Let's see how long it lasts.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/zuPiU.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/zuPiU.jpg" alt="Fixed suitcase" /></a></p>

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2023-06-20T09:23:03.083Z
2023-06-20T09:23:03.083Z
User981636
<p>I don't think 3d scanning would be practical here since this is a small and very simple part. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLso-cx9vyA" rel="nofollow noreferrer">You can model it using reference pictures in Fusion360 instead</a>. The program is free for personal use too. Plus learning how to do this means you can start fixing other stuff on your house using the same method later.</p>

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2023-06-19T09:33:54.160Z
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peanut
<p>You absolutely could try using <a href="https://poly.cam/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Polycam</a> to try to scan the piece on the left, and then create a model from it.  That's not &quot;plug-and-play&quot; though - would take some modeling prowess to get it to what you need.</p>

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2023-05-18T00:52:26.790Z
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Danny
<p>A small [7 cm long x 5 cm high x 10 cm deep] hard plastic piece of my old luggage broke (see attached). The manufacturer does not have spares for this old model.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/Vsvl2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" title="Broken part of luggage"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/Vsvl2.jpg" alt="Broken part of luggage" title="Broken part of luggage" /></a></p>
<p>Is there any way to scan the working piece on the left with an Android app and order a 3D printed one-off one?</p>

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2023-05-17T16:12:00.963Z
For a simple part like that I'd say it would be easier to just draw the part in CAD from scratch than to deal with all the hassle of 3d scanning.
floppydisk
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2023-05-18T07:13:44.567Z
@floppydisk Please make this an answer! This is exactly what I was thinking as well. Having worked with dedicated 3D scanners I know that after scanning you frequently need to redraw or edit the parts anyways as not always the part comes out fine.
0scar
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2023-05-18T19:44:29.553Z
IMHO, it would be better to clone the left one with silicone caulk and cornstarch to make a negative mould, then use epoxy to fill the mold and create the positive. You can stain the epoxy with a bit of charcoal dust to make it black. Lots of 3D printing has also taught me that simpler methods are often, well, simpler.
dandavis
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2023-05-18T21:26:10.067Z
Thanks guys for all the comments!! I am just thinking, is there any possible way to get this for less than... say, $40 USD? Because all this sounds very advanced to me. I wonder if I can scan the piece, share it with some 3d printers online and get it for some reasonable price.
User981636
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2023-06-19T18:00:04.517Z
Create a model and find someone with a printer in your vincinity; there are probably open printer networks or maker spaces you can use nearby or through mail.
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# Printing spare plastic parts

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-05-15)

A small [7 cm long x 5 cm high x 10 cm deep] hard plastic piece of my old luggage broke (see attached). The manufacturer does not have spares for this old model.

[![Broken part of luggage](https://i.sstatic.net/Vsvl2.jpg "Broken part of luggage")](https://i.sstatic.net/Vsvl2.jpg "Broken part of luggage")

Is there any way to scan the working piece on the left with an Android app and order a 3D printed one-off one?

**Tags:** scanning

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: For a simple part like that I'd say it would be easier to just draw the part in CAD from scratch than to deal with all the hassle of 3d scanning.  
> **username_2**: @username_1 Please make this an answer! This is exactly what I was thinking as well. Having worked with dedicated 3D scanners I know that after scanning you frequently need to redraw or edit the parts anyways as not always the part comes out fine.  
> **username_3**: IMHO, it would be better to clone the left one with silicone caulk and cornstarch to make a negative mould, then use epoxy to fill the mold and create the positive. You can stain the epoxy with a bit of charcoal dust to make it black. Lots of 3D printing has also taught me that simpler methods are often, well, simpler.  
> **username_0**: Thanks guys for all the comments!! I am just thinking, is there any possible way to get this for less than... say, $40 USD? Because all this sounds very advanced to me. I wonder if I can scan the piece, share it with some 3d printers online and get it for some reasonable price.  
> **username_2**: Create a model and find someone with a printer in your vincinity; there are probably open printer networks or maker spaces you can use nearby or through mail.  

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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_0 on 2023-06-20. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

I used some thermoplastic. It does not look exactly like the original as I had to give it shape with my own hands, but certainly does the trick. It also costs less than $10 USD. Let's see how long it lasts.

[![Fixed suitcase](https://i.sstatic.net/zuPiU.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/zuPiU.jpg)


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### Answer by username_4 on 2023-06-19. Score: 0

I don't think 3d scanning would be practical here since this is a small and very simple part. [You can model it using reference pictures in Fusion360 instead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLso-cx9vyA). The program is free for personal use too. Plus learning how to do this means you can start fixing other stuff on your house using the same method later.


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### Answer by username_5 on 2023-05-18. Score: 0

You absolutely could try using [Polycam](https://poly.cam/) to try to scan the piece on the left, and then create a model from it. That's not "plug-and-play" though - would take some modeling prowess to get it to what you need.


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