3-D printed part [message #288618] |
Tue, 13 October 2015 08:02 |
Dan
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Hello,
I believe this question has been asked before, but I could not narrow it down with a quick search. Later this week we will be getting a $10k 3-D printer here at work. It prints in proprietary ABS plastic and can make complex parts including moving bits. Are there any hard to find GMC parts that would be a good candidate for creating this way. I most likely would not be able to do a production run, but it might be interesting as a proof on concept. (who knows maybe I can talk my way into a larger run) The maximum build size is 5x5x5, but I'm thinking something much smaller. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Dan
Dan DeLuca
1978 Eleganza II (http://imgur.com/gallery/YFHhK)
Parked at Evil Monkey Farm in
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Re: 3-D printed part [message #288622 is a reply to message #288618] |
Tue, 13 October 2015 08:50 |
JohnL455
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Inches or feet? We need the plastic burd cage that supports the dash. It could be built in pieces and then assembled.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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Re: 3-D printed part [message #288623 is a reply to message #288618] |
Tue, 13 October 2015 09:04 |
Dan
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Inches, my while i am sure they exist for speciality operations I have never seen one that could do more than 2 feet or so.
I imagine I could make a 'repair sleeve' for the plastic ribs behind the dash.
Dan DeLuca
1978 Eleganza II (http://imgur.com/gallery/YFHhK)
Parked at Evil Monkey Farm in
Allentown, New Jersey
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Re: 3-D printed part [message #288626 is a reply to message #288618] |
Tue, 13 October 2015 10:39 |
jknezek
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license plate light holder? not sure if that would be a bit too long though...
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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Re: [GMCnet] 3-D printed part [message #288634 is a reply to message #288618] |
Tue, 13 October 2015 11:30 |
Terry Taylor
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I have 2 PERSONAL 3D printers, a Cel-Robox, print dimensions: 8.25"L x
5.9"W x 3.9"H
http://www.cel-robox.com/technical/#features
and a Robo 3D. print dimensions: 10"Lx9"wx8"h
http://robo3d.com/
Both can print in either PLA or ABS. NORMAL print resolution is 200
microns, although both are capable of 100 microns.
My limitation is a SEVERE lack of 3d design skills. I am learning, but it
is slow.
I AM willing to print parts for anyone at 2 x Materials cost (there is wear
and tear and maintenance to think of).
On Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 6:02 AM, Daniel DeLuca wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I believe this question has been asked before, but I could not narrow it
> down with a quick search. Later this week we will be getting a $10k 3-D
> printer here at work. It prints in proprietary ABS plastic and can make
> complex parts including moving bits. Are there any hard to find GMC parts
> that would be a good candidate for creating this way. I most likely would
> not be able to do a production run, but it might be interesting as a proof
> on concept. (who knows maybe I can talk my way into a larger run) The
> maximum build size is 5x5x5, but I'm thinking something much smaller. Any
> ideas would be appreciated.
>
> Dan
>
> --
> Dan DeLuca
> 1978 Eleganza II (http://imgur.com/gallery/YFHhK)
> Parked at Evil Monkey Farm in
> Allentown, New Jersey
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Re: 3-D printed part [message #288702 is a reply to message #288618] |
Wed, 14 October 2015 00:18 |
jcurran
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Isn't the mode selector disk in the heat/air conditioning control a motorhome-only bit of plastic?
Maybe also the plastic trim that goes around the bunk supports in the ceiling? Maybe also the plastic rocker switches by the entry door.
Would a custom governor gear fix the MPH error for the stock transmission/speedometer? Or is ABS not the right material for that?
Almost forgot - make a new housing that accommodates the modern-day rectifiers used for the Onan (so nobody has to twist and break the lugs)
Jim
Jim Curran
1976 Palm Beach
Alexandria, OH
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Re: 3-D printed part [message #288709 is a reply to message #288618] |
Wed, 14 October 2015 06:45 |
Dan
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I will start with the latch bunk cover, that is dead simple, and I could use replacements for my old ratty ones. What selector dish, is it in the dash or on the roof AC's? I should be able to make rocker switches, but why, do they break? I am not familiar with the modern rectifier or old latch switchers, but I don't see why I could not model them. The gear is much more of a challenge, but possible. I have no idea what kind of forces or temps those gears experience.
Dan DeLuca
1978 Eleganza II (http://imgur.com/gallery/YFHhK)
Parked at Evil Monkey Farm in
Allentown, New Jersey
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Re: 3-D printed part [message #288725 is a reply to message #288721] |
Wed, 14 October 2015 11:26 |
Dan
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I could make that, just need to get a sample.
Dan
Dan DeLuca
1978 Eleganza II (http://imgur.com/gallery/YFHhK)
Parked at Evil Monkey Farm in
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Re: 3-D printed part [message #288729 is a reply to message #288618] |
Wed, 14 October 2015 12:53 |
pzerkel
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Not sure how big they are, but what about the speaker/dome light plastic covers in the cockpits above the driver and passenger seats?
Paul Zerkel
'78 Eleganza II
Salisbury IL (near Springfield)
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Re: [GMCnet] 3-D printed part [message #288814 is a reply to message #288730] |
Thu, 15 October 2015 13:16 |
pzerkel
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Emery (or anyone),
I honestly did not know that. Can you tell me where they are available? Thanks.
emerystora wrote on Wed, 14 October 2015 12:58those are readily available in the aftermarket.
Emery Stora
> On Oct 14, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Paul Zerkel wrote:
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> Not sure how big they are, but what about the speaker/dome light plastic covers in the cockpits above the driver and passenger seats?
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Paul Zerkel
'78 Eleganza II
Salisbury IL (near Springfield)
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Re: [GMCnet] 3-D printed part [message #288815 is a reply to message #288814] |
Thu, 15 October 2015 13:53 |
Guy Lopes
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You mean these?
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/941
Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
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www.GMC-Guy.com
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Emery (or anyone),
I honestly did not know that. Can you tell me where they are available?
Thanks.
emerystora wrote on Wed, 14 October 2015 12:58
> those are readily available in the aftermarket.
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> Emery Stora
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>> On Oct 14, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Paul Zerkel wrote:
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>> Not sure how big they are, but what about the speaker/dome light
plastic covers in the cockpits above the driver and passenger seats?
>> --
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Paul Zerkel
'78 Eleganza II
Salisbury IL (near Springfield)
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