3D metal printing on low volume items
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I've bookmarked this guy, just in case I ever need to do something like that... - He seems to really know what he is doing. https://ipfracing.com/
wow you guys must be very proficient at this
I couldnt even do a bar room napkin drawing in that time.
So is this saying with a proper CAD file it would be less than $30 each?
Who do I have to have scan this?
there will be minor clean up of the scanned part,all of which can be done via software.
I couldnt even do a bar room napkin drawing in that time.
So is this saying with a proper CAD file it would be less than $30 each?
Who do I have to have scan this?
there will be minor clean up of the scanned part,all of which can be done via software.
mike93lx
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There are services out there that will do the scanning and cleanup. I haven't done a lot of looking, but I did find one locally to me that offers it.
I'd expect at least a few hundred $ if hiring it out, then the printing costs. I'd probably print and iterate in plastic then send a final out for metal.
a chrome part will need to get the dust spray on it for accuracy.
MushCreek
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Just curious- what is the legality of copying an automotive part? I have a part for my Ford truck that is one year only, and very hard to find. I have one, but have thought about making some to sell.
depends on the part.
cant copy part# or manufacturers logos,any copyrighted info.
If it has a patent,would advise against.
GM has a program for repops,many years ago I got legal release
for a couple of items.Maybe contact Ford and ask if they can re release.
If they arent interested ask if they can release for you.
care to enlighten?
improve the design so its not a 1:1 copy.
when 3d scanning it works on reflections. chrome will act like a mirror and jack the scanner all up. spray acts like a temp matte paint to make it scan better.
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mike93lx
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Slm can be a variety of metals. Aluminum, titanium, stainless and others.
Does it need to be shiny? Bead blasted stainless won't work?
dcg9381
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Or powder coat after the fact. There are actually quite a few powder coats that look like a metal finish.
*******, you are correct that an aluminum part requires extra processing to plate. Treated with special cleaners, then a zincate, to fool the bath that it is pot metal, then nickel, and chrome. Steel, much easier. Would like to suggest you add some bosses, for threaded holes.
1) to drill and tap for final installation. 2) to allow some screws to be threaded in. There will be burn marks on this bezel, from plating. I can see this easily pulling 50-100 amps of current, in the chrome tank. By adding bosses for screws, the screws take the high current burn, and are disposable! It would also help the poor guy that has to try to hang onto this part, buffing in preparation for plating. Gotta have a death wish to try and hang onto a thin cross section bezel like this, using an open buffing wheel. Screw holes will allow it to be mounted to a board backing for polishing. If you make it as drawn, better make two. The first one will get pretzelled while buffing. irontoys
1) to drill and tap for final installation. 2) to allow some screws to be threaded in. There will be burn marks on this bezel, from plating. I can see this easily pulling 50-100 amps of current, in the chrome tank. By adding bosses for screws, the screws take the high current burn, and are disposable! It would also help the poor guy that has to try to hang onto this part, buffing in preparation for plating. Gotta have a death wish to try and hang onto a thin cross section bezel like this, using an open buffing wheel. Screw holes will allow it to be mounted to a board backing for polishing. If you make it as drawn, better make two. The first one will get pretzelled while buffing. irontoys
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