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Just got myself a 3d printer and have plans to learn to cad And make a couple things but wondering if anyone has already done some add ons?
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There are several posts regarding 3D printed parts. Just be mindful of the material you use and its ability to be used as a structural part especially if exposed to UV.
I’ve made a few items but only use them inside the vehicle and nothing highly structural.
I’ve made a few items but only use them inside the vehicle and nothing highly structural.
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Over a year ago, one member here made me a holder for a front dash camera that fastened to the rear view mirror. Very good, and fits perfect.
I'll second that. I'd probably recommend PETG as a minimum. ABS or ASA are a solid step up from there and would likely cover most any need. PPA-CF may be the absolute boss where it comes to strength and heat/UV resistance, and overkill for most applications. Remember that it's not just the material, but the print orientation that impacts strength heavily.
One of my favorite YT channels (Superfast Matt) has a great video on automotive 3D printing:
What printer did you get? As others have said be mindful of the material you are printing. PLA for anything inside. PETG, Nylon for outside. I also be careful where and what you print. If printing inside I would do PLA only. The fumes, toxins from some of the other filaments are dangerous.
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Bambu A1, plan was to try petg. plan is for interior stuff mainly, saw a console divider/shelf for a rav4 and like idea, wanna add a switch panel later with nice bezel mount
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I just bought a K1C and haven't printed anything with it yet.
I have been using 3D printed parts in my work for 25+ years. I have used printers at work off/on for 20+ years. The ability to use CF filaments is what pushed me over the edge to buy one, and the fact that I got a refurb and eBay had a 15% discount. About $400 for the machine and then another $100 for some material, a dryer, and a different build plate.
Good luck with it, I know from FB some people have had issues with it. My K1 Max has been dam near flawless with just over 500 hours of printing, PLA, PETG and some Nylon
Yes, absolutely with orientation.
all of you doing 3D printing need to be aware of the dangers of the particles created. Especially units with cf or other binders. CF makes for great parts, but is not so good for the lungs. Make sure you have adequate ventilation. I know of a good report on it. I’ll have to dig it up.
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My neighbor is big into 3D printing. He made one of these for me. It screws to the top of a 1 gal oil jug. Makes it very convenient to pour used oil into the jug the new oil came in. The hole on the side is a vent.
It should be noted that’s during printing. Once printed, they’re totally stable.
In my case, the printer is in the garage, mostly for available supplies storage and noise, but keeping the fumes & stray crap isolated is a definite benefit.
Also, I’m in Phoenix, so humidity is essentially a non-issue for me. It’s rarely above 25%, and often below 15%.
Yes, you are correct. I just see many DYI’s have these open framed printers sitting on their desks. Also while cleaning up the printer you should take care.
The CF in the material is also much harder on the print heads. Everyone at work seems to want to use it over the ABS but it really drops the hours on the head. That being said, it really makes for stiff parts especially where you can’t add beef to increase strength.
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