Appliance Door Latch Clip
A remade latch clip for an appliance whose original part is no longer sold separately.
Original prompt
“Reverse engineer a broken appliance door latch clip from the original part and remake it in a more durable material.”
This is a design concept showing what Vanta can produce. It is not a past customer order, and the images below are illustrative of the process rather than photographs of a delivered unit.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing method
SLS 3D printing
Recommended material
Nylon PA12
Estimated size
45 × 20 × 15 mm
Estimated lead time
8 business days
Method and material are the recommended starting point for this design. Both are confirmed during engineering review, and lead time is quoted with your order.
From concept to finished part
Step 1 · Concept
Step 2 · Engineering
Step 3 · Manufactured
Why this design works
Intended user
Owners facing a whole-assembly replacement for one broken clip.
Benefits
The alternative is replacing the appliance, so the value case is immediate and obvious.
Manufacturing suitability
Nylon is tougher than the original moulded part, so the remake outlasts it.
Order this design
Option A
Order as-is
Produced exactly as designed. No engineering fee — the design work is already done, so you pay manufacturing and shipping only.
Option B
Modify this design
Change dimensions, material, branding or details. Reduced engineering fee, since we are adapting an existing design rather than starting from zero.
Option C
Create your own version
Start from your own idea in this category and go through the full design process. Standard engineering fee applies.
Every option is quoted before anything is made or charged. Pricing depends on size, material, finish and quantity.