Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes
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Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 03, 2014 06:14PM |
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 03, 2014 08:47PM |
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I use a Makerbot 2x every day at work for optical product development. I also use a Printrbot Jr. fairly often for my personal product development projects. Makes iterating soooooo fast and easy.
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 03, 2014 09:09PM |
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I'll be using mine for production when it's done. Right now I'm addressing the moisture problem with an inline dryer. Live in Louisana, average humidity here is 75-80 %. Plan on printing mostly with Nylon and PVA so moisture will probably be a problem. The PVA will be used for creating casting molds for casting aluminum. Nylon mostly for other product parts and machine parts.
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 03, 2014 10:01PM |
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I've used it for creating attachments and holders for my work in medical physics. The bulk of data used in treating cancer patients with radiation comes from scanning a small ion chamber in a water tank while the beam is on. It helps to be able to quickly prototype a new chamber holder rather than buying it from the tank manufacturer. Also clips and holders for various accessories like thermometers , and hoses, and such. Nothing groundbreaking but it's helpful.
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 03, 2014 11:59PM |
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I build UV light ovens for curing UV resin. I use my printer (AirWolf 3D) for making custom lamp holders, board standoffs, drill templates and more. I also make and sell 3D printed parts (non printer related). Every time I think of a new tool or part it's super easy to make a few to test the waters to see if there is a market.
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/04/2014 12:00AM by tmorris9.
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 04, 2014 02:19AM |
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 04, 2014 05:26AM |
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I encouraged our workplace to buy an Ultimaker 2. We now use it to create mechanical supports when testing phones and development PCBs that use our chip. Also we make misc clips, holders etc similar to @bryanandaimee. We would bodge things with BluTak and anything lying around otherwise.
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 04, 2014 05:45AM |
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 04, 2014 07:18AM |
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 06, 2014 10:04AM |
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I use it for rapid prototypes. We make fruit and vegetable sorting machines and there are alot of injection moulding parts which need to be prototyped and tested before we buy a 50K mould.
Our 2000$ leapfrog Creatr really helps with that. The ABS rapid prototypes I make, are even sturdy enough to run on a machine for a few days.
Its especially usefull when prototyping cups for transporting fruit. You can make a 19 different shapes in 2 days and just test them all on the machine with real fruit, and keep re-modeling the ones you like best.
Our 2000$ leapfrog Creatr really helps with that. The ABS rapid prototypes I make, are even sturdy enough to run on a machine for a few days.
Its especially usefull when prototyping cups for transporting fruit. You can make a 19 different shapes in 2 days and just test them all on the machine with real fruit, and keep re-modeling the ones you like best.
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 08, 2014 05:41PM |
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Re: Using 3D printing in non-hobby purposes May 09, 2014 01:02PM |
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Hey, I study architecture and also make my models and model people for maquettes with my printers.
This semester I designed a soap-bubble machine for an exhibition that makes paintings, it's always a combination or readily available materials, electronics, woodworking, welding/metal and 3D-printed parts.
It can be a great hobby, but besides that it's also superhandy for my work and study.
This semester I designed a soap-bubble machine for an exhibition that makes paintings, it's always a combination or readily available materials, electronics, woodworking, welding/metal and 3D-printed parts.
It can be a great hobby, but besides that it's also superhandy for my work and study.
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