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04-22-2020, 02:41 AM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: middlesbrough, uk
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| 3D printing parts and materials help
So me and my dad are on the road to get a 3D printer and I'm hoping to make some parts... I know they're not gunna be as strong as milled aluminium but I'm hoping to make a basic car using axial drive line parts. What materials would be good to use? I know nylon is tough and I know I'm a long way off but any help would be appreciated. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk |
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04-22-2020, 06:24 AM | #2 |
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| Re: 3D printing parts and materials help
I moved your thread to a more appropriate section. This thread should help you some: Correct material for 3D Printing a transmission part |
04-22-2020, 08:08 AM | #3 | |
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04-22-2020, 08:10 AM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: middlesbrough, uk
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I was thinking of using abs for the body, but thanks for the advice! Appreciate it! Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk |
04-22-2020, 08:12 AM | #5 | |
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04-22-2020, 08:14 AM | #6 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: middlesbrough, uk
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Thanks man! Looking back, the abs bodies are probably cast in a mold... Unless I make them modular! Like an airfix kit! Would that make them less susceptible to warping? Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk |
04-22-2020, 08:22 AM | #7 |
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Consumer printers are just fine in size for RC parts and some can even do bodies. PETG is a better alternative to ABS IMO. |
04-22-2020, 08:28 AM | #8 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: middlesbrough, uk
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Thanks @JatoTheRipper! Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk |
04-22-2020, 08:32 AM | #9 | |
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04-22-2020, 08:34 AM | #10 |
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OK mate, thanks for the advice! Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk |
04-22-2020, 08:35 AM | #11 |
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04-22-2020, 08:58 AM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh-ish vicinity
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04-22-2020, 09:01 AM | #13 | |
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04-22-2020, 09:22 AM | #14 |
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| Re: 3D printing parts and materials help I have the Prusa i3 MK3S and Monoprice Select Mini Your printer may not do 250C, but there are definitely printers that will print nylon out of the box. |
04-22-2020, 09:24 AM | #15 | |
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04-22-2020, 09:25 AM | #16 |
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Guys can we not argue please? Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk |
04-22-2020, 09:26 AM | #17 | |
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No arguing here. I'm just trying to stop somebody from spreading false information which can confuse people new to 3D printing. | |
04-22-2020, 09:31 AM | #18 |
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If you guys aren't gunna calm down I'll just kill the thread. I understand one of you is a mod but this is my thread. I'm not having you two f**k it up. You wanna argue DM each other, don't do it on my thread. Give advantages and disadvantages of your suggestions. Then anyone reading can make their own mind up, we're supposed to be helping each other!! Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk |
04-22-2020, 09:41 AM | #19 |
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| Re: 3D printing parts and materials help I'll let you two guys exchange false information. I tried to help and you don't want it so good luck. |
04-22-2020, 10:37 AM | #20 | |
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https://all3dp.com/1/3d-printer-fila...lament/#exotic I would also check out the Spring 2020 Best 3D Printer list. https://all3dp.com/1/best-3d-printer...-d-printer-3d/ You should see if that are any maker spaces close to where you live. It is nice to have someone local to get help from. After that I would watch Maker's Muse: 5 3D Printing Mistakes you WILL make - and how to avoid them! https://youtu.be/aWg1nG2AbA8 (Angus should add "Biting the hand of the guy that was helping you to the list.) | |
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