Latch from Siemens dishwasher door catch mechanism

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I'm replacing part of the Siemens dishwasher door catch mechanism with a new one. The white component is the original broken piece; note the missing piece from its 'beak'. I advise printing with the tail pointing downwards and back elevated from the platen with supports to keep them away from functional faces. Regardless, I found it crucial to orientate the model so that lugs are printed as part of a long extrusion stroke for added strength. Initially, I tried printing with lugs facing north and south; however, they broke off immediately upon fitting into the catch mechanism. Additionally, I suggest using 100% fill for rigidity and durability. ABS might be a better option for longevity. I used a linear fill pattern with 6 shells and 6 top and bottom layers.