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3D printed titanium parts
PRNDL:
we're doin a valve cap prototype. with some aerospace technology
-MEAT-:
Did you make that yourself G? Certainly looks like theres a bunch of custom parts in there if not.
We've got a bfb one in our office, similar but the table just moves up and down and the heads move about in the 2 other planes like a router, i think it helps with building taller parts, stops them falling over. Amazing machine, considering it cost about 800 quid or something + 2 days of assembly by 'a competent engineer'*, ours has run probably 12hrs a day since we got it in feb.
*took me 2 weeks before it was running, fuckers.
DAKINS:
We have started using 3D printing at work for prototypes and reference models. It's pretty cool, but it's still in it's infancy. Once the technology matures and costs come down, then we will find out if the benefits are worthwhile.
G:
--- Quote from: -MEAT-;3591006 ---Did you make that yourself G? Certainly looks like theres a bunch of custom parts in there if not.
We've got a bfb one in our office, similar but the table just moves up and down and the heads move about in the 2 other planes like a router, i think it helps with building taller parts, stops them falling over. Amazing machine, considering it cost about 800 quid or something + 2 days of assembly by 'a competent engineer'*, ours has run probably 12hrs a day since we got it in feb.
*took me 2 weeks before it was running, fuckers.
--- End quote ---
Built it from a kit £400. It's a Longboat Prussa. Supposed to take a couple of days to assemble and calibrate but took me more like a month, the physical assembly was easy enough but the instructions get patchy when it comes to the electronics and software etc. The kit came with bits missing and a couple of serious errors in the hot end which caused it to self destruct after about 2 hours of use... got it all tuned up now and starting to get decent prints.
Never had any parts fall over but I print on a heated glass bed (which is definitely the way to go).
There isnt a lot you can print that is strong enough to use as an actual item. I printed a super thick bashguard ring for my MTB which is holding up OK so far, and a case for some batteries, but mostly I just print mock ups of prototype parts which is enough to get a feel for the shape etc... It is very useful to be able to print out a pedal body say and put your foot on it and feel the pins etc then make modifications and print off another version within hours..
Cool thing is that I can now print out parts for upgrading the 3D printer, added a fan since this photo (which helps a lot with print quality).
:)
G.
itsme:
I just saw this and thought it was neat - "Glory titanium brake lever"
seems like a waste to make the same shape as a cheap machined lever, it'd be way cooler as a mesh like this ring...
who wants to PM me a new password for my old account?
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