3D Printer

[ScubaSteve]

Very nice....you could probably use that as a pattern and cast the pulley. How durable is the nylon?

What kind of machine are you using? I like the idea of a multipurpose tool that can do plasma, routing, milling etc. since space is at a premium in the home shop.

 

[Gadget]

Very nice....you could probably use that as a pattern and cast the pulley. How durable is the nylon?

What kind of machine are you using? I like the idea of a multipurpose tool that can do plasma, routing, milling etc. since space is at a premium in the home shop.

The nylon should be durable enough to work as is. The square hole in the smaller part is for a nut and the side hole for the screw so is should tighten and hold fine.
My machine is a home built CNC based on plans from www.solsylva.com.

 

[dickr]

Hello Gadget.
I'm certainly impressed and feeling like a antique. I have read about 3d printing but thought it was for big money companies. You've certainly disproved that. I imagine you have a wide range of materials you can use depending on the application.
When I sold my shop (very small) I had 3 dimen cnc and only dreamed of 4 and 5. Things have certainly moved along.
Don't mean to be snoopy but what is your background? Do you do similar work at your place of employment. Just curious cause sometimes I speak to a young person and like to encourage them to pursue the machine line but need to get the correct schooling to follow up on it. It seems to be a lot more than standing in front of a machine now to learn the how and whys of it. Electronics have definitely taken over the machine trade in the manufacturing part.
Reading the replies you are not alone in this field. AMAZING!
dickr

 

[Gadget]

Hello Gadget.
Don't mean to be snoopy but what is your background? Do you do similar work at your place of employment. Just curious cause sometimes I speak to a young person and like to encourage them to pursue the machine line but need to get the correct schooling to follow up on it. It seems to be a lot more than standing in front of a machine now to learn the how and whys of it. Electronics have definitely taken over the machine trade in the manufacturing part.
Reading the replies you are not alone in this field. AMAZING!
dickr

Hi Dickr,
I spent 27 years in the printing industry before changing career paths. I took some classes and got certified and spent the last 10 years of employment as a network engineer with a local network solutions provider. I've been retired since early 2010 and have enjoyed playing in my home machine shop since then. I do, however, spend a great deal of time training for marathons
and smaller races. I have to divide my time between the two.
Dan