3D Printer & C.A.D. Thread

[uglybastard]

That's a funny looking buttplug

 

[dtfd]

Thread needs more pics of completed projects. I still don't know wtf these are used for aside for making small toys for kids.

Ok boomer

How about this print I just finished?

What is it? Well it's the second half of the female side of the mold for a brake lever. Combined with the other 2 prints it makes a 3 part mold.

Next steps are to sand down the layer lines, combine the two female mold halves, apply a mold release wax, and then a few coats of PLA. After that's done I'll measure out my carbon tow and mix up the appropriate amount of epoxy and shove that in there. Then I'll use the male mold and some clamps to apply slow even pressure to the whole thing. If the PVA and release wax do their job it should all come apart and then it's just a matter of the sanding/drilling/clearcoat.

When I'm done it should look something like this.

 

[mwoodski]

Thread needs more pics of completed projects. I still don't know wtf these are used for aside for making small toys for kids.

Ok boomer

making parts for lightweight (1-12lb) combat robots

this is a dominant 3lb'er and nearly everything chassis and wheel wise is printed.

i need to learn cad

 

[Chisel_86]

I'm not familiar with printing, but I'm a CAD operator full time for work... I'd love to get into printing stuff.

 

[NoGodGetOverIt]

If you’re new to the hobby like me or a veteran stop on in for questions, concerns, troubleshooting whatever.

Thanks for making the thread!

 

[dtfd]

I'm not familiar with printing, but I'm a CAD operator full time for work... I'd love to get into printing stuff.

3D printers are a lot cheaper/better than they used to be.

Espeically being a CAD Ninja I'm surprised you don't already own one.

 

[GolNat]

I'm not familiar with printing, but I'm a CAD operator full time for work... I'd love to get into printing stuff.

This is your calling man!!

I took CAD in tech school and really enjoyed it. Sometimes I wish I had chosen it as a career but went the electronics route.

 

[GolNat]

How about this print I just finished?

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What is it? Well it's the second half of the female side of the mold for a brake lever. Combined with the other 2 prints it makes a 3 part mold.


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Next steps are to sand down the layer lines, combine the two female mold halves, apply a mold release wax, and then a few coats of PLA. After that's done I'll measure out my carbon tow and mix up the appropriate amount of epoxy and shove that in there. Then I'll use the male mold and some clamps to apply slow even pressure to the whole thing. If the PVA and release wax do their job it should all come apart and then it's just a matter of the sanding/drilling/clearcoat.

When I'm done it should look something like this.

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I never thought about making molds. now I need something to mold.

 

[GolNat]

My first custom part. Not super exciting but converts a metric hose size down to a standard size. Need to make a few more.

Waiting on larger nozzles to arrive to try and print it.

 

[GolNat]

Thread needs more pics of completed projects. I still don't know wtf these are used for aside for making small toys for kids.

Ok boomer

There are these cool little containers for nuts and such. They use bottle caps.
I’m going to make a few with every color I get.

 

[NoGodGetOverIt]

I'm still in the benchy phase...

 

[dtfd]

I do a lego calibration cube with each new filament. Does a pretty good job at highlighting any issues. Look at all my problem children.

 

[Acadia18]

Thread needs more pics of completed projects. I still don't know wtf these are used for aside for making small toys for kids.

Ok boomer

I feel that's 99% of all 3D printed things. Just useless little doodads.

 

[Corprin]

RAM ball that mounts to the star nut on an old MTB we use as a stationary. Then a holder from r phone/tablet.

 

[Corprin]

I'm still in the benchy phase...

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You get your sonic pad set up?