3d printers?

[datachicane]

Thinking about taking the plunge, probably the Qidi dual-extruder FlashForge clone. This will be my first experience with these. Anybody do any 3d printing or have any recommendations?

[dando]

Considering my luck with Canon printers, you don't want my opine.... :saywhat: :\

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2470038,00.asp

[datachicane]

My wife gave the green light for Christmas this year, pretty much haven't seen daylight since. People shouldn't be allowed to have this much fun.

I made an, ummm, thing out of wood/PLA composite.

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[SteveH]

How long did it take to create that? Did you use an existing design template?

[datachicane]

It's six parts, and I printed it in three passes (probably would have been faster if I hadn't combined all of the doors into a single pass). Took about 5-6 hours print time total. I found the design on thingiverse, since I'm in the process of being reminded how little of my previous CAD experience was at all concerned with aesthetics.

I really like this wood/PLA composite, very nice to work with. Has a nice woody feel to it, and sands and stains just like wood.

[SteveH]

very cool, data :thumbup:

for your next project ;)

I got a 3D printer for Christmas so I decided to print a (small) Formula 1 car! (https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/5ks5wo/i_got_a_3d_printer_for_christmas_so_i_decided_to/?)

[datachicane]

Heh, already have an F1 car in the queue, right behind the Apollo command module and LEM.

Just finished sanding and staining the box before I throw a coat of urethane on it. This stuff looks and acts exactly like wood, right down to the grain. I've got another one running now that's almost twice that size.

[Insomniac]

Which printer did you get?

[datachicane]

QIDI Tech 1, which is a knockoff of the FlashForge Creator, which itself was a knockoff of a Makerbot.
https://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU

Seems to be a very nicely put together, robustly built piece. It's been running pretty much around the clock since Christmas Eve without much of a hitch, and I couldn't be happier with it. Frankly, I expected a much steeper learning curve with this thing. The Hatchbox wood is my favorite material thus far, but I'd like to try some wax filament (for lost wax casting) and some carbon fiber, too.

[G.]

for your next project ;)

I got a 3D printer for Christmas so I decided to print a (small) Formula 1 car! (https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/5ks5wo/i_got_a_3d_printer_for_christmas_so_i_decided_to/?)

Looks likee,,, translucent ,,,,, ,,, ,, paper mache

(but with a better paintjob)
:) :p

[G.]

QIDI Tech 1, which is a knockoff of the FlashForge Creator, which itself was a knockoff of a Makerbot.
https://www.amazon.com/TECHNOLOGY-3DP-QDA16-01-Extruder-Structure-Filaments/dp/B01D8M32LU


I want.

:thumbup:

[datachicane]

Finished up nice, along with a jumbo twin just off the printer.

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[nrc]

Very cool. I was just wondering what else I could add to my list of stuff I'll never get around to. :)

[SteveH]

relevant [/URiL]

how to
https://vimeo.com/43442146 (http://m.imgur.com/Qd7vqWd?r)
[url]http://www.designboom.com/art/3d-printed-lego-completes-chipped-rock/

[datachicane]

First stab at 3d printing lithophanes, didn't turn out too badly.

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[datachicane]

Making a Raspberry Pi case for an Astrobox 3D print server

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[datachicane]

Just finished up a stir plate for the coffee bar, just the trick for whipping up the kid's hot chocolate or stirring cocktails.

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[Insomniac]

That's pretty neat. A lot of work to replace a spoon. :D Is it a little harder fishing the metal out of hot chocolate?

[datachicane]

Nope, the stir bars are magnetic, just drop a spoon in and it fishes right out.
They work well for stuff with a lot of solids (Mexican chocolate, etc.), since they stir from the bottom and are much more vigorous than a human could keep up with for more than a few seconds. Plus, floor show. :tony:

[Insomniac]

Nope, the stir bars are magnetic, just drop a spoon in and it fishes right out.
They work well for stuff with a lot of solids (Mexican chocolate, etc.), since they stir from the bottom and are much more vigorous than a human could keep up with for more than a few seconds. Plus, floor show. :tony:

:thumbup: from me then!

[Elmo T]

Dubai company ready to 3D print your house, says 19-year-old founder (http://www.thenational.ae/business/property/dubai-company-ready-to-3d-print-your-house-says-19-year-old-founder)

[cameraman]

Just finished up a stir plate for the coffee bar, just the trick for whipping up the kid's hot chocolate or stirring cocktails.

So did you salvage an old stir plate or did you build the mechanism? It looks pretty small to house motors/transformer for my stir plates.

[datachicane]

So did you salvage an old stir plate or did you build the mechanism? It looks pretty small to house motors/transformer for my stir plates.

Designed and built it from scratch, not that much to it. Noctua dual-bearing case fan, momentary microswitch, and a 12v wall wart pretty much covers it. I started out with a PWM controller, but playing with it found that speed control wasn't really necessary in this application, and I liked the minimalism of the thing turning on/off with the weight of the container.

Here's a prototype of the magnet mount, I designed it for a twist-lock friction fit to the case fan. Turns out that the magnets I chose are powerful enough that they interfered with the operation of the motor- I had to increase the thickness by several centimeters to get it to start reliably (with a corresponding big increase in speed). The original case design was about half the current height.

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Here it is mounted on the motor:

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Here's the housing, still on the build plate (printed upside down). The hole in the center of the near side provides a friction fit for the pressure switch, fan mounting bosses visible on the bottom. I swear, this stuff looks and works so much like regular wood that it's scary.

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[datachicane]

3d printing a 3d scanner I'll use to 3d scan things to 3d print. Not shown- the 3d printer parts I 3d printed to help me 3d print the 3d scanner I'll later use to 3d scan things to 3d print. It occurs to me that I may have a problem.

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Printed in black wood composite, may be my favorite material.


Can't believe it's only been a year since I started with this thing. It'd definitely a workhorse- per the odometer, I've burned about 9km of filament thus far, so I've been busy.

Crazy all-axis symmetrical fractal vase, printed in two different woods:
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Magnetic Settlers tile carriers. I had friends coming out of the woodwork asking for these, so I ended up setting up an Etsy shop and selling more than a few.

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Pretty rough prototype, for maybe five people who'd recognize it.

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Pangolin, print-in-place (assembled):

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...and about a zillion other projects laying around. Definitely more fun than anyone with geekly tendencies should be allowed to have.

[WickerBill]

Fantastic. How durable do you find things like gear teeth? What's the hardest compound (once set) you can use?

[nrc]

3d printing a 3d scanner I'll use to 3d scan things to 3d print. Not shown- the 3d printer parts I 3d printed to help me 3d print the 3d scanner I'll later use to 3d scan things to 3d print. It occurs to me that I may have a problem.

I think my brain got stuck in a recursive loop and rebooted.

Very cool stuff. :thumbup:

[datachicane]

Fantastic. How durable do you find things like gear teeth? What's the hardest compound (once set) you can use?

Depends on the material- really, for most things, PLA and ABS do just fine for gear teeth under light loads. Believe it or not, I've been working almost exclusively in wood composite when I have a choice, just because it prints so beautifully and has a great feel in the hand. Wood seems to actually be tougher than straight PLA, surprisingly. I've been redesigning that 3d scanner for a worm gear drive, so I've been printing a few test mules to check fit, geometry, etc., and the wood works great even for fairly fine gears. Considerably tougher and more wear resistant than regular wood.

For tougher stuff, there's PETG and nylon (although nylon can be tricky to print), and beyond that there are very tough carbon fiber composites (abrasive, though, so they tend to wear out nozzles). I've yet to have a need for anything beyond ABS levels of durability.

[chop456]

I know a kid who'd sell his sister for one of those Pangolins.

[datachicane]

I know a kid who'd sell his sister for one of those Pangolins.

Heh, made a couple for a friend's pangolin-crazy nephews for Christmas, must be something in the water. Drop me an IM with your address and I'll get one out to you.

[SteveH]

OpenRC F1 Build Guide (https://danielnoree.com/openrc-f1-build-guide/)


This is the build guide for the OpenR/C Formula 1 car. It´s the third generation 3D printed OpenR/C car and this time around focus is on simplicity! You can print everything in PLA except the tires which are done in in a soft TPE such as NinjaFlex! Of course you can print it in any material you like but for those that want to print a car but only have PLA at hand, this is the project for you!

This guide explains how to assemble the OpenRC F1 car. If you want to add electronics to make it radiocontrolled another step will be added later. If you have questions have a look at the OpenRC Q&A. You can add a question if it haven´t been asked before.


:cool:

[TravelGal]

Honeywell Receives FAA Certification For First 3D Printed Flight-Critical Engine Part

3D Media Network reports Multinational conglomerate Honeywell announced this week that it has obtained the first FAA certification for a flight-critical aircraft engine component made using 3D printing. The part in question, #4/5 bearing housing, is a major structural component in the ATF3-6 turbofan engine aboard the Dassault Falcon 20G maritime patrol aircraft, commonly used by the French Navy for rescue and patrol missions.
The 3D printed component is already in production and has reportedly already been installed in an in-service aircraft. The certification for the 3D printed component marks a milestone for the production of rare or obsolete aircraft parts for maintenance operations. The ATF3-6 engine was first designed in the 1960s and today there are only about a dozen operational engines remaining. This inevitably creates challenges for the operators of the Dassault Falcon 20G aircraft when replacement parts are needed. The #4/5 bearing housing is apparently also quite difficult to manufacture, which in the past has made it costly to produce in small quantities for maintenance applications. Using AM, however, Honeywell has successfully 3D printed the part in the low volumes required without incurring high costs or lead times. The part is also considered to be safety-critical (flight-critical), which means that if the part should fail it could cause a major issue with the aircraft, potentially putting the lives of crew and passengers in peril. These parts are therefore subjected to extensive testing and qualification procedures and must meet stringent guidelines published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To achieve this certification for safety critical parts, Honeywell has been working closely with the FAA, and the #4/5 bearing housing is the first 3D printed part to be granted flight-critical approval by the regulatory body. "This is a major milestone for Honeywell because it demonstrates the maturity of our additive manufacturing operations and paves the way for us to print more certified, flight-critical parts in the future," said Jon Hobgood, Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering at Honeywell Aerospace. "It also is a major win for the additive industry, as flight-critical parts face heavy scrutiny and high standards for qualification and installation on aircraft, but this shows it can be done." The #4/5 bearing housing for the ATF3-6 turbofan engine is now in production, and dozens of units of the part are expected to be produced by the end of the year. "Though there aren't many in service, Honeywell is responsible for supporting and maintaining these engines. We had to find a way to address these supply chain issues and keep these aircraft flying," added Hobgood. "We were able to use our expertise in additive manufacturing to produce the qualified part much faster, reducing our lead time from approximately two years to two weeks."
Honeywell has embraced additive manufacturing in recent years: the company first adopted metal AM in 2007 in an R&D capacity; today, it is 3D printing hundreds of aircraft components. The company is working in collaboration with several AM providers, including VELO3D to qualify the Sapphire 3D system for aircraft component production) and SLM Solutions to qualify optimized printing parameters.