Dkyle Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I posted a request for a 3D ABS print of center cap that would fit a 240Z steering wheel.. & then I found this post. Is that feasible? already done & available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeRiceburn Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Absolutely feasible. The only struggles you my meet are design and printer availibility. As lon as you can find a local abs printer with a opd resolution and can draw a circle in sketchup you can make the button no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkyle Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 i tried to PM Pharaohabq; I see he has offered his services, but i get an error. I'll try my hand a "Sketchup", maybe "Blender", something that is free.. but I don't have access to a printer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeRiceburn Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I you're looking for a local printer try universities and colleges. Some will have public access printers in their libraries. Otherwise try googling "3d printers in *your area*", there are a few websites dedicated to mapping out 3d printers for locales. Don't expect amazing precision with theses for intricate inlaid patterns, but they'll get everything else right. If you have any pictures with diagrams and or measurements of what you need, I may be able to do a quick model for you this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I am currently attending Central Texas College in the drafting department. We just got a sexy 3d printer....but the department chair is a stick in the Mud. However, one of my classmates has one. I can ask if he would be willing. I see him again Monday. Will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkyle Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 think "cap that covers the front wheel bearing nut" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkyle Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 the drawing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Ok, cool. Looks easy enough. What is the material thickness? Like inside diameter of the smaller portion? Also the overall height required? Gonna need that to create the solid model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkyle Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 2mm thick.. ABS. Should be sufficient. The overall height (or depth, from the perspective of looking at it installed) should be 25mm. At that depth, with 2mm material thickness, the 30mm "flat spot" measured from outside, it be enough room inside to clear the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Ok, I will talknto him in the morning a draw it up as well. Will report back tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VSnakeByteV Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Yes! I'm very interested in picking up some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Ok, sorry for the delay. my wife had a baby, and the gentleman with the 3d printer appears to be a world traveler. the solid modeling is done, the file has been exported and awaits printing. We just finished finals today, so he said he will do it this Week. More to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 PROGRESS!! Ok, so we got it printed out, there are a couple different ways to do it. One was a supported method upside down, which is represented by the white one. The area where the supports were is a bit rough. WIth some sanding, I am sure it would smooth out. The gray one is an unsupported version which comes out much smoother. They were printed with ABS that he had on hand. Both of them fit very well into the steering wheel. They pop in and take a little finesse to get back out which I am sure is what is wanted. The prototype works though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkyle Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 looks good.. i see that the gray one would be much less sanding. i'll take it. how much? i trust ABS is paintable? you could play around with the sketch a bit and try making a "quarter" size inset about 2mm deep or so that an emblem of some sort could be glued in. But.. i don't have anything now.. i would be happy with what you got. Maybe later you could make a custom one that an emblem could snap in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkyle Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 or.. did you want to send just the sketch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) I am actually going to try and streamline it some more, including the emblem relief. I will see what I can do. I am pretty decent with solid modeling, just need to keep it within the limits of the printer. ABS is just plastic, I use Bulldog adhesion promoter on plastic prior to priming and have never had an issue Painting. Edited May 16, 2015 by Jay_Gadsby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austenp405 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) In my experience, sanding on printed ABS doesn't work terribly well, it just chews it up, especially when the part is intricate. I have been getting amazing results with acetone vapor baths. Edited May 19, 2015 by Austenp405 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Gadsby Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Yeah, we had talked about that. Have yet to try it out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Baca Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 6/28/2013 at 7:41 PM, Atozone Tonine said: I will be printing this prototype this weekend. Honestly, it would be about 4-6 hours of modeling plus printing and finishing for a custom emblem, so it might get expensive to pay a 3D modeler to make something custom.... But it would be very cool. I made a universal base and will be making several different styles of faces to try out for myself. If it turns out well, I would be a contributing member and could have a few styles for sale. Hi Atozone Tonine I know this is an old post but I was wondering if you still print these emblems? I also have a mod/add on to it if possible. Please let me know cobybaca@gmail.com Thank you great work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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