A flange that did not exist: designed and produced by NOC for a new pool
A bespoke build was missing the right parts. Instead of forcing standard pieces, we designed an air pump flange and other components from scratch in ASA, delivered on site in about a week.
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A bespoke pool without the right parts
The customer was building a brand-new, bespoke pool. Every system is different, and in this case the air pump had to be connected through a flange that fit exactly into the rest of the structure. The problem is easy to describe: that part, with those dimensions and that shape, simply did not exist on the market.
Traditional suppliers offer standard components, designed for standard systems. When a build is out of the ordinary, the installer faces an uncomfortable choice: force a part made for something else, or stop the site and wait for who knows what. Neither option gives any peace of mind on a system meant to hold water for years.
We did not look for the part: we designed it
This is the heart of the job: the customer did not arrive with a technical drawing, but with a problem. It was up to us to understand what was needed and turn it into a real component. That is why the most important part was not the printing, but the design: we studied how the flange had to connect to the pump, where the water would flow and what stress it would have to withstand.
Once the design was clear, we chose white ASA, a material that holds up well against water and sunlight, suitable for the exposed parts of a pool system. Only then did 3D printing come into play, letting us produce exactly that part, in the right quantities, with no moulds and no supplier waiting times.
Understand the problem, not copy a drawing
We started from the site's needs: how the air pump connects, which dimensions to respect, where the water flows. From this information we defined the geometry of the flange.
In-house design of the component
We designed the flange and the custom part in 3D, taking care of fittings, sealing and strength, up to a production-ready model.
ASA printing and delivery
We printed the parts in white ASA, 32 g each, and brought them straight to the site, ready to fit.
From problem to site in about a week
About a week passed between understanding what was needed and delivering on site, design included. The air pump flange was produced in 4 pieces in May 2026, while the related custom part required 7 pieces across 3 orders between May and June 2025: the relationship continued over time, a sign that the solution worked.
What the customer gained
- A component that did not exist before, designed specifically for their pool.
- No forced adaptation of standard parts: everything built for that exact system.
- ASA material suited to water and sun, for parts that last over time.
- No stalled site: from request to delivery in about a week.
The customer came to us with a problem, not a drawing. Our real work was designing the solution: printing is only the last step.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a technical drawing to order a part?
No. Customers often bring us just the problem or the part to replace. We handle the design of the component in-house, all the way to a print-ready model.
Why do you use ASA for pools?
ASA holds up well against water and sunlight, so it suits pool system parts that stay exposed over time without yellowing or weakening quickly.
Can you produce just a few pieces?
Yes. In this case we produced 4 flanges and a custom part in small batches across several orders. 3D printing needs no moulds, so small quantities are perfectly viable.
Do you have a bespoke system missing the right part?
Bring us the problem, no drawing needed. We design it and produce it in the right material, even in small quantities.