3 Printer for parts

[Zedman]

Hey Boomboxery, Im just wondering if anyone has investigated 3D printing for spare parts? I keep seeing posts about small plastic gears n stuff falling apart and had a thought.

If somone is any good with CAD I can get access to a 3D printer and print the parts. You supply the CAD files (cause Im crap with CAD!) and I can help with the print.

Anyone interested?

Z

 

[blu_fuz]

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PS, all I do is CAD work! I do civil engineering as my profession

 

[Zedman]

well there ya go- its already happened!

Nicely done, A+ for effort.

I really like how now 3D printing is getting some steam the spare parts market is gonna open right up. I can remember how much I used to pay for stuff and it was just a rort. I dont know how youd print a pinch roller though- being rubber n all.

Z

 

[Zedman]

I just had another though- DANGEROUS!

If was better with CAD I could make my own Boombox from scratch using the laser cutter............hmmmmmmm

Z

 

[blu_fuz]

PS, I do all the programming for our HD plasma cutting table at work . I can cut anything I can draw. Fabrication, Painting:

We just finished up these signs for our division youth hockey teams that I drew up and cut out:

 

[Zedman]

dang now thats some serious ****- makes the small laser cutter I have access to look like......a small laser cutter!

nice signs. so have you designed and manufactured your own custom ghetto blaster? Im sure it could be done in your spare time on a saturday afternoon.

Z

 

[blu_fuz]

I could fabricate a boombox from steel but it would be heavy as hell! If I made it from loghter material it is more likely to warp.

 

[Zedman]

i guess it might be good if you were gonna listen to heavy metal!

Z