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I just ordered some filament that says it can withstand temperatures up to 285 degrees. When I receive it I will do some testing with it and see if that actually plays out.
Who's printer did you go with? I have access to a MakerBot Replicator gen 5 PLA.
I just made contact with a guy here at work who prints our Proto work "Rapid Proto" and the printer is a Nylon powder/Laser. So very strong (and so very expensive). I am going to play around with a few ideas myself. So fun to tinker with.
I just made contact with a guy here at work who prints our Proto work "Rapid Proto" and the printer is a Nylon powder/Laser. So very strong (and so very expensive). I am going to play around with a few ideas myself. So fun to tinker with.
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I got the flux 3dp. It was on kickstarter at the end of 2014, and just got delivered. It's been pretty nice so far, but I have a lot to learn.
That heavily depends on the plastic used to print. PLA is a low temp plastic and in a sealed up black car in the Arizona desert in the middle of summer, you can get some soft plastic that will warp. If ABS is used then it doesn't have any issues well past 200 degrees. If the interior of your car is over 200 degrees then you have WAY bigger problems them plastic 3D printed parts. There are plastics out right now for high end 3D printers that can handle 400 degrees plus without issue. They are just stupid expensive and require a hot end/nozzle that can print at crazy high temps. I currently only have one machine that can handle heat like that. I have used it to print small parts for under the hood.
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Yeah I saw that the PLA wouldn't be a good choice in a car. Brad, I found some HTPLA from proto-pasta that they claim can withstand up to 285 degrees after it's heat treated. Any experience with the stuff?
I have been playing around with some objects and depending on the in-fill, things can be made fairly stout. The heat will be an issue, especially if the shell or in-fill is on the lighter side. Wondering if the PLA that can withstand 285F requires a lot more temp to print? The stuff I am using now prints well at 215 Celsius (~420F) and I am thinking it would handle 1/2 of the temps in some cases. My next is an antenna mount printed in Nylon 
Amazing how strong it really is. I simple want to try more things, made several objects and just save the .stl files. I even printed a microphone mount that works great. I am really geeking out on this stuff. Oh, @Rea1994 , I was joking about the cup holder in the earlier post, not suggesting you step on toes, it is just amazing how a cup holder thread (s) can be just as long as a massive multi-year Cruiser build
Amazing how strong it really is. I simple want to try more things, made several objects and just save the .stl files. I even printed a microphone mount that works great. I am really geeking out on this stuff. Oh, @Rea1994 , I was joking about the cup holder in the earlier post, not suggesting you step on toes, it is just amazing how a cup holder thread (s) can be just as long as a massive multi-year Cruiser build
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@Bax454 I figured you were joking, but just wanted to make sure, and couldn't find printing temp for it on the website, but it says it prints just like PLA. You heat treat it after its done printing by putting it in an oven.
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@landtoy80 I will post some later today.
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Was at a race car manufacturing facility moving some equipment this week. They had a 3d printer working next to where I was working.
I have no idea what it was making but it has been printing for 29 hours and was only 35% finished printing. It was no larger than a cigar box stacked 3 high. Wonder how long it took to wright the program for that project.
I have no idea what it was making but it has been printing for 29 hours and was only 35% finished printing. It was no larger than a cigar box stacked 3 high. Wonder how long it took to wright the program for that project.
Here are a few ideas I ran into today while poking around on thingiverse.com, mostly fun cool stuff. I also saw a few function bits like visor holder clip, screw grommet, etc...
Replacement snorkel air intake with teeth and tongue.
Truck Snorkel Cover by magicstick
Cool teq brake fluid reservoir cap. Not sure I would trust this one even printed out of ABS I think the layers would get brittle under the hood over time, but looks cool anyway.
Toyota Celica brake fluid reservoir cap by ToniWestermann
Not really for a vehicle but one of the coolest things I've ever seen 3d printed: A working 22RE motor and drive train. This would be an awesome toy for my desk at work.
Toyota 4 Cylinder Engine 22RE, Complete working model by ericthepoolboy
Working 5 speed transmission model for Toyota 22RE engine by ericthepoolboy
Working Gear Driven 4WD Toyota Transfer Case Model by ericthepoolboy
Rear axle housing for open differential toyota third member by ericthepoolboy
Drive Shaft for Toyota model parts by ericthepoolboy
Toyota Third Member, Open differential scaled working model by ericthepoolboy
Replacement snorkel air intake with teeth and tongue.
Truck Snorkel Cover by magicstick
Cool teq brake fluid reservoir cap. Not sure I would trust this one even printed out of ABS I think the layers would get brittle under the hood over time, but looks cool anyway.
Toyota Celica brake fluid reservoir cap by ToniWestermann
Not really for a vehicle but one of the coolest things I've ever seen 3d printed: A working 22RE motor and drive train. This would be an awesome toy for my desk at work.
Toyota 4 Cylinder Engine 22RE, Complete working model by ericthepoolboy
Working 5 speed transmission model for Toyota 22RE engine by ericthepoolboy
Working Gear Driven 4WD Toyota Transfer Case Model by ericthepoolboy
Rear axle housing for open differential toyota third member by ericthepoolboy
Drive Shaft for Toyota model parts by ericthepoolboy
Toyota Third Member, Open differential scaled working model by ericthepoolboy
A buddy of mine and I have brainstormed about the plastic part of the door lock actuator arm that breaks. Small, but it would be worth checking out?
The one right above the radio where the optional cup holder goes?
Haven't thought of anything to print for my rig. How much are 3D printers by the way?
It Sucks! It is WAY overpriced and still not as heat sensitive as ABS. I picked up a few rolls for testing and did the "oven curing" they discuss on their site. I did everything that is supposed to make it heat sensitive but in the end it would start to warp about 30 degrees beyond regular PLA. That is not very heat tolerant. ABS can handle temps way beyond that with zero issue. The demand for high heat PLA was there so they filled the demand before they really dialed in the tech.
They very, you can get them for as cheap a 200-300 bucks but they usually have small, unheated print beds so you are limited in what you can print and what materials you can print with. To get a decent printer with a good size, heated print bed you'll probably spend 500-800 bucks. They do get way more expensive than that though 2k-3k for higher end stuff.
They range from $300 to well over $100,000. It really depends on how functional, industrial, and large you want. For the average Joe using one in his home then the Flash Forge Dual Pro is a great machine. they run around $1,100 each. I have 6 of them. The Replicator 2X from Makerbot is also a great machine. I have been running 2 of those 24/7 for over 2 years with minimal repairs. The Lulzbot TAZ 5 is also a great machine but around $2300. It's extremely versatile and robust but not beginner friendly at all. I have 3 of them and they have been going 24/7 for over 18 months. The CTC and pretty much all of the sub $500 ebay machines are all junk. I have tried them all and they all ended up in the dumpster within a few weeks. You truly get what you pay for in the 3D printing world. That applies to machines, parts, AND most importantly, filament.
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@bhicks that's disappointing to hear. The company that made the printer is working on a heated bed module, and a higher temp print head, so maybe over the next few months I'll get those and can start printing with some stronger stuff. For now, I'm limited by a non heated bed and a print head that will only go to I think it was 230 degrees. The whole reason I ordered this printer was because of its ability to be customized down the road.