D&D 3D Printing & More
Custom 3D Printing & Design Solutions. Founded by Dalton & Desiree. Proudly Veteran-Owned & Operated in North Carolina.
What do we do?
We combine a highly technical engineering mindset with creative design to bring your unique ideas into the physical world. Our passion is solving everyday problems through advanced additive manufacturing.
Can't find a replacement part for an old machine? Is a favorite household item broken because the manufacturer discontinued the hardware? We specialize in recreating and manufacturing discontinued functional products and hard-to-find replacement parts to keep your equipment running.
From custom photo light boxes and smart keychains to precise mechanical prototypes, we manufacture every item with extreme care right here in our North Carolina studio. If you can dream it or if you need to replace it, D&D can print it.
Case Study: Reverse-Engineering an Obsolete Cabinet Drawer Guide Bracket
Before
The Solution
After
The Challenge
A client faced a frustrating issue when a critical plastic drawer guide/rear mounting bracket in their cabinetry failed. Because the original manufacturer stopped producing the bracket, no off-the-shelf replacement options existed. Without this minor plastic piece, the entire drawer assembly was rendered completely useless, threatening the functionality of the furniture.
The Solution (Our Production Process)
Step 1: Parametric CAD Modeling & Digital Reconstruction
Dalton utilized the broken, original discontinued bracket as a dimensional reference. Using advanced industry-standard software (Autodesk Fusion 360), he meticulously reverse-engineered the geometric layout to create a pristine, digital 3D model blueprint.Step 2: Prototyping & Iterative Design Tweaks
To ensure flawless physical integration, we ran test prints to verify the exact tolerances of the mounting holes and sliding tracks. After making precision design adjustments, the final production model was locked in.Step 3: Additive Manufacturing & Deployment
Using a high-durability, precision polymer, we manufactured the final functional replacement. The new bracket was successfully installed back onto the drawer metal sliders, restoring the entire piece of furniture to its original structural integrity.
The Result
The newly engineered 3D-printed bracket fit precisely and operated just like the original manufacturing spec. Instead of forcing the client to discard functional furniture or purchase an entirely new cabinet assembly, D&D 3D Printing saved the customer significant time and money through targeted, custom manufacturing.