3D printed kitcar parts

[andygtt]

Very interesting indeed, mind me asking how much the printer, software and materials were as I'm keen to try this for my project now :-)

Thanks for the inspiration

[FlossyThePig]

A few of the patents ran out early this year so there may be some more interesting printers coming along at a more reasonable price, not just melted plastic.

If money is no object see what the Chinese can print now

[CrutyRammers]

Looks like that's been machined to me ?

[Compo_Simmonite]

Found this company who will custom make heater outlets with 3D printer -
http://www.t7design.co.uk/index.php?main_page=prod...

Paul H

[robcollingridge]

Rear light cluster mount design:



I'm getting better with Google Sketchup and this took less than 20 minutes to create.

[Brabus Jord]

me and a mate built this for roughly £500. on the bed is a go pro mount i made up.

[kdempsie]

You guys may have seen this website before, really creative use of the 3D print technology. http://replicadb4.com/

The machine used is made by these guys, looks like a reasonable price? http://www.solidoodle.com/

Keith.

[Turn7]

This vid shows one in action.

Now I finally understand the concept!

[Fury1630]

I have a whole Fury modelled. if you search YouTube for "Fury1630" there's a vid of it "being built" called "if only it was that easy" or somesuch.

Can't post a link as the works computer doesn't allow YouTube.

[robcollingridge]

Another part off the 3D printer today. This jig is a tool to help me fabricate the rear light clusters using 5mm LEDs.

http://www.robcollingridge.com/400kg/build/2014/04...

[craig7l]

I would laser cut a part like that.... More cost effective...?

[robcollingridge]

Quite possibly but, for now I have free access to a 3D printer. Someone is going to have to make me a pretty amazing offer on their laser cutter ;-)

[Justaredbadge]

Rob, have you seen the koeniggsegg videos on the drive channel on YouTube. Very interesting regarding 3d printing and lightweight structures.

[OlberJ]

I was watching that last night. I love the work they are doing and their applications.

[Fury1630]

robcollingridge said:

I've even started trying to 3D model the whole car now :-)

Been there, done that:-



I was "experimenting" with wheels in this one - I quite liked the look of this.

I've since improved the shape & added mirrors a load of other twiddly bits - drawn on CATIA V5.

Edited by Fury1630 on Saturday 3rd May 18:46

Edited by Fury1630 on Saturday 3rd May 18:47

[DoubleSix]

Martin A said:

That's fab.

Literally.

[robcollingridge]

Fury1630 said:

Been there, done that:-



I was "experimenting" with wheels in this one - I quite liked the look of this.

I've since improved the shape & added mirrors a load of other twiddly bits - drawn on CATIA V5.

Edited by Fury1630 on Saturday 3rd May 18:46

Edited by Fury1630 on Saturday 3rd May 18:47

That is very cool. I was hoping to do something similar for my next car but I don't have the time of knowledge.

Rob

[fuoriserie]

Fury1630 said:

robcollingridge said:

I've even started trying to 3D model the whole car now :-)

Been there, done that:-



I was "experimenting" with wheels in this one - I quite liked the look of this.

I've since improved the shape & added mirrors a load of other twiddly bits - drawn on CATIA V5.

Edited by Fury1630 on Saturday 3rd May 18:46

Edited by Fury1630 on Saturday 3rd May 18:47

Very nice work...

[Furyous]

I would love to buy a 3D printed Fury if someone were to make one...

What's the resolution like on the machine you use, Rob? Last time I looked at the cheaper printers they were all a bit grainy. Not such a problem when you're making flat faced cube shapes but printing something curvy like a Fury wouldn't come out so well.

[Turn7]

Furyous said:

I would love to buy a 3D printed Fury if someone were to make one...

What's the resolution like on the machine you use, Rob? Last time I looked at the cheaper printers they were all a bit grainy. Not such a problem when you're making flat faced cube shapes but printing something curvy like a Fury wouldn't come out so well.

You cant be Furyous, I was the first - the word was my invention!

...Im Spartacus etc etc