Can anyone 3D print
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Thank you for the clarification. What are the dimensions you have on this design? It could look cool if it tapered on one end and also make it span over a longer distance. Also what do you think you have in material and would you be willing to sell a set?For now it's just clips, there is a M8 or something bolt that can be used
cybertruck it like this?
this one is 110mm long 22.4mm tall at the peak, 13mm deep (depth is going to change if ill change mounting to use the bolt).
~$1 in material
I will be willing to share when I'm happy with the product. Price for the people that helped with ideas will be material + shipping from 16201.
I like the look of that, but, I would remove the Bronco oval. No need for that imho. There is already enough badging on the Sport itself.cybertruck it like this?
this one is 110mm long 22.4mm tall at the peak, 13mm deep (depth is going to change if ill change mounting to use the bolt).
~$1 in material
I will be willing to share when I'm happy with the product. Price for the people that helped with ideas will be material + shipping from 16201.
Also, if the front could be made just a tad taller to allow for straps to fit through that would be awesome too. Otherwise, it just becomes eye candy for looks.
I think the back opening should be square without the raised roof look. Makes me think that straps would bunch up there.
Maybe a hole at the front and back for carabiners to attach?
"Carbon fiber infused PLA will handle this application...or there is always a way of making a mold from cheaper plastic and casting."
No... it will NOT for gods sake please do not print a structural component and attach it to your vehicle and use it to hold a mattress on your car. And if you do... please do not do it in MI as that's where I live and I don't want to be behind you on the freeway....
I am an automotive engineer... 25 years, 30 years in plastics. Just because a part looks good... that does not mean it will pass durability testing... Automotive engineers think differently and test for everything they can think of...
Case in point... a friend of mine was working on parts for corvette in the 70's I think when there were louvers on the rear window... the GM engineer told him it had to withstand 70MPH wind in reverse... my friend was like..." Ahh Vettes are great but they cant drive 70MPH in reverse..." The Gm engineer told him ... "We don't control how they put the cars on the car carriers..."
Nuf said... there's my humor but that's a true story... PLA (polylactic acid) is used on exactly "0" car parts in the auto industry... it degrades with time, heat, water etc. Please, please, please... use for decorative parts only, use tape for adhesion
Really I am just trying to add some humor so dont take offense, its your car to do what you want, but don't make safety parts from PLA.
The Bronco parts most likely have a steel stucture in an overmold - How do I know that? Well that's how the Boxlink parts for the F150 are made... How do I know that? I worked with the engineer who came up with the idea and work for the company that made the resin.
No... it will NOT for gods sake please do not print a structural component and attach it to your vehicle and use it to hold a mattress on your car. And if you do... please do not do it in MI as that's where I live and I don't want to be behind you on the freeway....
I am an automotive engineer... 25 years, 30 years in plastics. Just because a part looks good... that does not mean it will pass durability testing... Automotive engineers think differently and test for everything they can think of...
Case in point... a friend of mine was working on parts for corvette in the 70's I think when there were louvers on the rear window... the GM engineer told him it had to withstand 70MPH wind in reverse... my friend was like..." Ahh Vettes are great but they cant drive 70MPH in reverse..." The Gm engineer told him ... "We don't control how they put the cars on the car carriers..."
Nuf said... there's my humor but that's a true story... PLA (polylactic acid) is used on exactly "0" car parts in the auto industry... it degrades with time, heat, water etc. Please, please, please... use for decorative parts only, use tape for adhesion
Really I am just trying to add some humor so dont take offense, its your car to do what you want, but don't make safety parts from PLA.
The Bronco parts most likely have a steel stucture in an overmold - How do I know that? Well that's how the Boxlink parts for the F150 are made... How do I know that? I worked with the engineer who came up with the idea and work for the company that made the resin.
I like this design a lot, minus the Bronco lettering and it is pretty much spot on. Upload pictures as soon as you get a test set printed and installed on your Bronco Sport.cybertruck it like this?
this one is 110mm long 22.4mm tall at the peak, 13mm deep (depth is going to change if ill change mounting to use the bolt).
~$1 in material
I will be willing to share when I'm happy with the product. Price for the people that helped with ideas will be material + shipping from 16201.
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I'm curious to know how you would print this to limit delamination? I'm guessing the rear of the part would be on the build plate? If you have a belt printer, the bottom could be on the belt and the layers would be at a 45, which could make the print more robust.cybertruck it like this?
this one is 110mm long 22.4mm tall at the peak, 13mm deep (depth is going to change if ill change mounting to use the bolt).
~$1 in material
I will be willing to share when I'm happy with the product. Price for the people that helped with ideas will be material + shipping from 16201.
As an aside, I would elect for ASA as others have suggested, or Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon or if you have any lying around(BASF Ultrafuse Metal ?).
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I would think Carbon fiber-infused PETG would be a better option(as it has a higher glass transition temp.), but still not as good against the effects of UV radiation as ASA, from what I understand.
@Hokie1991 I'm not going to use anything that's not safe. It's like any chain, strap, you inspect it before you use it. My personal (plain) PLA experience is that heat is it's kryptonite. I can also say that i've made carbon fiber infused part for a headlight mount on the motorcycle for a buddy and it's been holding on for a year without complaints. I get that forces are different, I'll wear safety glasses while somebody holds my beer during testing 
GM also said aluminum trucks will never make it...
@cklapka i was going to lay it flat, maybe bake it in salt powder after.
This is utility friendly version
GM also said aluminum trucks will never make it...
@cklapka i was going to lay it flat, maybe bake it in salt powder after.
This is utility friendly version
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Annealing will certainly help to prevent delamination. Hurts for mass production though, since I'm guessing you'll be getting requests once you get it spot on. I like the new design.@Hokie1991 I'm not going to use anything that's not safe. It's like any chain, strap, you inspect it before you use it. My personal (plain) PLA experience is that heat is it's kryptonite. I can also say that i've made carbon fiber infused part for a headlight mount on the motorcycle for a buddy and it's been holding on for a year without complaints. I get that forces are different, I'll wear safety glasses while somebody holds my beer during testing
GM also said aluminum trucks will never make it...
@cklapka i was going to lay it flat, maybe bake it in salt powder after.
This is utility friendly version
Just like buttholes and opinions, everyone has one. Personally I like the Bronco lettering and that example of your trail sight. Strictly for looks. How would it hold up to an automatic carwash? Would also be cool with turn signals ala Caddy’s of yore. Google if you are young ?
Been busy, printing utility version now.
I personally do not like the house roof ending on the one with the bronco sign, but did not really know how to end it. Tried just a rectangle and it did not look correct either.
I don't know about carwash chemicals but the material is stronger than our fenders... kinda sad.
I personally do not like the house roof ending on the one with the bronco sign, but did not really know how to end it. Tried just a rectangle and it did not look correct either.
I don't know about carwash chemicals but the material is stronger than our fenders... kinda sad.
These would be useful, especially for kayak tie downs. Would make it so much easier. I know nothing about the material, so couldn't speak on how it would hold up or it's strength
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