What should I make with my 3D printer?
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The build volume is the problem on all desktop printers at the moment. I've been looking into the possibility of printing rear light clusters but can't find anyone with a machine big enough that doesn't want ridiculous money for their work. Even with a large production run the cost is outrageous.
Blu3R said:
The build volume is the problem on all desktop printers at the moment. I've been looking into the possibility of printing rear light clusters but can't find anyone with a machine big enough that doesn't want ridiculous money for their work. Even with a large production run the cost is outrageous.
What is a ridiculous amount of money? resin casting or vacuum forming are going to be much cheaper as they both use soft tools. one of the automotive lighting projects I am involved in is a low volume sports car, the tooling costs for the rear lights were in excess of £500k All good suggestions!
One key area which isn't fully exploited in my opinion is the finishing of parts I.e chroming. I could easily knock up wheel bolts if anyone knows the head sizes. I don't have those on my car to measure etc I could make rear wing mounts but would need to put a layer of rubber to the underside and the parts are ridged.
Build size is also an issue! Big platforms cost big money. I'd much rather have a smaller platform an very high quality!
One key area which isn't fully exploited in my opinion is the finishing of parts I.e chroming. I could easily knock up wheel bolts if anyone knows the head sizes. I don't have those on my car to measure etc I could make rear wing mounts but would need to put a layer of rubber to the underside and the parts are ridged.
Build size is also an issue! Big platforms cost big money. I'd much rather have a smaller platform an very high quality!
Blu3R said:
The build volume is the problem on all desktop printers at the moment. I've been looking into the possibility of printing rear light clusters but can't find anyone with a machine big enough that doesn't want ridiculous money for their work. Even with a large production run the cost is outrageous.
Have you considered making the design and then cutting it into 3/4/5 pieces? You can then epoxy the bits together to make the final design. I have found that most abs 3 prints need a sander run over them to get a completely smooth finish although I can't comment on sls.Adrian W said:
Blu3R said:
The build volume is the problem on all desktop printers at the moment. I've been looking into the possibility of printing rear light clusters but can't find anyone with a machine big enough that doesn't want ridiculous money for their work. Even with a large production run the cost is outrageous.
What is a ridiculous amount of money? resin casting or vacuum forming are going to be much cheaper as they both use soft tools. one of the automotive lighting projects I am involved in is a low volume sports car, the tooling costs for the rear lights were in excess of £500k JW027 said:
Adrian W said:
Try a working clock
This is on my list but I don't have time to commit to the actual calculations and modelling of a clock at the moment. I'd love to do a watch/clock but I really think the materials would have to be metal for the movement.
Adrian W said:
Blu3R said:
I can't remember what the final figure was but it worked out something like £450 a pair.
when the Marcos Afterburners were available they were more than that.GC1 said:
When the LED's first came out they were a fortune,but now some cheaper versions are available you might be able build them using the original lights for around £350 ish....see mine.
Although I've never quite seen the problem with the original lights,I really like that and I'd be up for a set.those lights look like they are straight from the Perei Catalogue, to be legal you will need to have a Red reflector somewhere
http://www.perei.co.uk/products?page=shop.product_...
http://www.perei.co.uk/products?page=shop.product_...
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