getting something small 3D printed

[familyguy1]

How/where do you go about this stuff, I'm after something simple being produced, firstly a one off then then if my idea works 14 more and then that's it, its purely a home hobby project.

its simply a rip off of this https://www.nostraforma.com/en/shop/milan-adapter-...

outside diameter is 63mm, inside is 48mm and the 4 pins have an inside diameter of 50mm

whilst they look cheap, its 17.50 euros shipping (for one!)

any pointers would be helpful, plus an idea on cost to produce.

TIA

[The_Jackal]

3D printing is not as cheap as people think, unless you can get a mate to print it for free.

[Neptune188]

This. I needed two small (but relatively complex) shapes printing this week, I got a mate to do it but it was still getting on for £100.

Wondered if it was worth buying a 3D printer and teaching myself TBH.

[northwick]

Ask your local high school's DT department? They might do it if you make a contribution to the department budget.

[rich888]

I've posted this link on here before about www.shapeways.com but think the site is a brilliant idea because it matches up companies with 3D printers to users who want things 3D printed.

Ought to mention I've never actually had anything printed via the site but did upload a CAD file and was pleasantly surprised by the costs and delivery times.

Hope it helps

[Crafty_]

I've used 3D Hubs before, the actual printing is done by 3rd parties, the guy who did my stuff did a great job and it was cheap. https://www.3dhubs.com/

[familyguy1]

Thanks for the suggestions of the sites to use, as someone commented it doesn't seem that cheap, but I'll adjust my part and go to those two sites and see how much

Thanks

[Murph7355]

The_Jackal said:

3D printing is not as cheap as people think, unless you can get a mate to print it for free.

This.

17.50Euro? Just buy from the link you sent.

I had some stuff printed by a local old fella. Main reason was the part simply wasn't available through other channels. In that case the expense is often worth it. An intricate item about 3-5mm thick, and about 20x30cm height x width ended up about £30 a piece.

[Graham]

familyguy1 said:

How/where do you go about this stuff, I'm after something simple being produced, firstly a one off then then if my idea works 14 more and then that's it, its purely a home hobby project.

its simply a rip off of this https://www.nostraforma.com/en/shop/milan-adapter-...

outside diameter is 63mm, inside is 48mm and the 4 pins have an inside diameter of 50mm

whilst they look cheap, its 17.50 euros shipping (for one!)

any pointers would be helpful, plus an idea on cost to produce.

TIA

if you get yourself a free ( personal use) copy of fusion 360, draw it up and send me the file I'll have a bash at printing one for you. im only using pla at the moment, so probably wont work if its likely to get warm... I'll try some petg later which might work better but for abs and nylon I'll need a heated enclosure for my printer

[Geoff391]

Something like this , need more detailed measurements of the four lugs and I have made it 1mm thick.

[familyguy1]

this is the STL file I've made https://www.amazon.co.uk/clouddrive/share/xNo2Tvzr...

Edited by familyguy1 on Monday 16th December 10:32

[Ellb123]

What is it used in? As above, material choice changes the cost quite a lot in 3D printing.

If this can be printed in PLA I'm more than happy to give this a go... and it wont cost as much as that postage

ETA:
Dropped you a message

Edited by Ellb123 on Monday 16th December 10:32

[Geoff391]

Hi , can have a look at it later , at the dentist this morning.

[Geoff391]

Seen the picture now , a bit simpler than mine so easier to print. Probably need to sand the outside face if you want a smooth finish. The printers heat the pla to 200 degrees so I would hope the led lights don’t get that hot

[familyguy1]

Ellb123 said:

What is it used in? As above, material choice changes the cost quite a lot in 3D printing.

If this can be printed in PLA I'm more than happy to give this a go... and it wont cost as much as that postage

ETA:
Dropped you a message

Edited by Ellb123 on Monday 16th December 10:32

Ellb123 has kindly offered to run a demo off for me, thanks for all the offers and suggestions.

[CrossMember]

You'll need ABS I think. PLA next to the bulb heatsink is probably not the best idea.

PLA is printed at 200-210 degrees C, but softens as low as 60C. You can drop a PLA model in hot tap water and it will deform.