3d printers for making stuff for the RV
I have fallen down the worm hole of 3d printing since Christmas, and was wondering if anyone else on here is playing with them. If so, how you use them when it comes to RV's. I can see them being ...
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Gdetrailer wrote:
Company I used to work at used 3d printing for proof of concept and engineering mockups for some of their new products..
Works great for that.
However, strength and desired finish can be less than stellar at times since the plastic is applied in layers rather than all at once.
Because of that, they had actual traditional injection molds made for actual production runs for parts that strength and looks were critical.
But, hey, you have it, you like it, may as well use it.
it depends on the type of filiment you use and the orentation you print it in, you can build it strong. injection molding it more for the high capasity and speed. 3d printers are not known for knocing out the parts and in that world time is money.
I have only don't a couple prints on mine so far. its working great, but I am waiting for a few upgrades to come in then I have to dial it in all over..
