3D Printed End Use Parts - Research
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In need of some feedback
It has been a while since i ventured onto the forum having sold my mk1 a few years back for a practical 4 door Audi to transport my young family around. i do miss owning one but i am on here for some advice/feedback or general comments on a something that i believe could potentially benefit the mk1 community. By day i'm a design engineer and the rest of the time i 3D print items.
At the moment i am gathering research into suitable parts to produce either because they are difficult to find, expensive to buy or perhaps need replacement often, there is also the possibility of personalised or customised items.
I have a Ultimaker 3 at home and access to a larger format printer at work for larger parts. Its possible to print in a range of plastic materials.
I currently have a customer who orders end use parts for his Raleigh Chopper rebuild business and i'm in the process of testing some custom nut covers (they have been on the car 18 months)
Do any of you have suggestions as to which parts i should start with or thoughts on providing this service?
Thanks in advance
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Old Timer
The surrounds for the switches particularly as the lugs snap.
Current rides:
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
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3D Printed End Use Parts - Research
A robust and long life scuttle panel cover would be nice also. Maybe one which is full width.
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Backinblack - I recently designed a metal prototype print for work, they have put down a deposit on a machine so it will be interesting to see what gets produced.
gafo - i think these would be great to do, why not have a full set. i would need to model up the part on CAD, would you be willing to post the one you have for me to take measurements, from that i could determine if the part is feasible to make and create a quote for you. Would you want raw prints or smoothed and painted?
Here are the wheel nut covers.
This is a part for a raleigh chopper - The top part is the original
Another chopper part - raw part/painted gloss black/assembled into final part
A centre hub for some custom turbofans ready for a show
Here are some metal printed parts i saw at a show last year, the cube is 1cmx1cm
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Full length rain tray would be a great idea actually.
I have no idea how big these printers are but a single piece GTI duck bill that is actually wide enough for the car would be great
Oh and a red grille trim if a way of attaching it could be found
Current rides:
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
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Local Hero
Mushroom door pulls, plastic for cabby windows..its like PVC.
Golf mk2 is Lhs wiper hole blanks
On the drive
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
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3D Printed End Use Parts - Research
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Are some of the parts mentioned difficult to get hold of or are the expensive to buy?
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3D Printed End Use Parts - Research
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Duckbill spoilers are as low as 25 but I've never seen a 2 piece one that fits properly
Current rides:
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
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