Adventures in 3D printing

[koenbro]

Yeah the WMPG is an example of a luxury that, once reached, becomes a necessity.

Nice work on the WMPG cradle. I had to replace one recently. It never fell. I'm not sure what the deal was, the wheel stopped working. I have 3 Centroid machines with the wireless MPG's. Wouldn't be without them!

 

[koenbro]

There are several downloadable micrometer stands online, and I printed one but it was too small. Mitutoyo has several series of micrometeres with subtle differences in body sizes. Another thing I did not like was the lack of ability to clamp or screw to a table.

So I was inspired by those designs but started out with my own measurements and built one ground up. This fits the 293-340-30 perfectly.

The holes are 8 mm to fit a 1/4”-20 heat set insert (94459A370).

 

[GeneT45]

This tray was printed on my 'big' printer. It's 11.5" x 14.5" and provides a place to set tools, parts, and other stuff. My vise is mounted on a pedestal, so there is no adjacent room for 'stuff'. It fits snugly on the 'tail' of the vise and seems rigid enough to hold my heaviest load (my water bottle). I'm very pleased with it.

If I were to do it again, I'd probably include a hole, for hanging, surrounded by a small dam to keep oil, etc, from draining through. I'm happy enough with it though that there probably won't be a reprint.

GsT

 

[koenbro]

This tray was printed on my 'big' printer. It's 11.5" x 14.5" and provides a place to set tools, parts, and other stuff. My vise is mounted on a pedestal, so there is no adjacent room for 'stuff'. It fits snugly on the 'tail' of the vise and seems rigid enough to hold my heaviest load (my water bottle). I'm very pleased with it.

If I were to do it again, I'd probably include a hole, for hanging, surrounded by a small dam to keep oil, etc, from draining through. I'm happy enough with it though that there probably won't be a reprint.

GsT

Must be nice to have such a large print surface! Mine is 152 L x 190 W x 196 H mm / 6.0 x 7.5 x 7.75 in.
I break down large items in design and glue (occasionally screw) them later. Doable but must think about it.

 

[koenbro]

i am working on my Clough42 ELS and specifically the encoder holder. The 3D print will consist of the following:

• pulley on the spindle
• pulley on the encoder
• two plates to encase the pulley on the encoder
• houseing for the encoder.

Have had some printing errors on the housing so its not yet complete. Fingers crossed the last printing step goes OK.

 

[koenbro]

And here it is, installed. Still have to drill two holes in the casting. Currently it’s only attached with one 8mm bolt in a preexisting tapped hole.


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[jarhead]

looks great! What filament are you using on the gears?

 

[pdentrem]

Started on the first telescope part last night. Should be done around noon. 14.1” diameter by 6” tall.
Pierre

 

[pdentrem]

This morning at 6 am.

 

[koenbro]

looks great! What filament are you using on the gears?

Nylon CF. Probably plain nylon would be just as good.

I started with this timing belt with 90 teeth and 0.2" pitch, 3/8" wide. Made wheels with 40 teeth each, 10mm wide (plus side walls).