3D reproduction

[ChrisCar6]

Is there such a thing as a 3D 'photocopier'?
Something that scans a part then prints a copy. I've been trying to get a small metal part to repair an expensive set of headphones, but the manufacturer hasn't released spares. It would lend itself to 3D printing, but do I have to draw the CAD file?

[LPH_UK]

Yes. You need some form of 3D scanner that outputs to a CAD model that can then be used to generate a file for 3D printing, such as a STL file.

How big is the part?

[ChrisCar6]

Sounds expensive!
Part's about 7 x 2.5 x <1cm.

[NoCorseChris]

How complex is the part Chris? Post a picture. I have a 3D printer (plastic only though)....

[LPH_UK]

Sounds expensive!
Part's about 7 x 2.5 x <1cm.

Depends. I used to have a contact that could have done it for you for nowt (the scanning bit) but he's moved on to another company unfortunately. If it's only that size then maybe knocking up a model is a valid option.

[Revs]

So far I have always just drawn the part in a CAD package. As a home user you can get a free licence for Fusion 360, and there are tons of tutorials on how to use it on You Tube.

Part of my worry would be that you are unlikely to get exactly what you wanted first try, so as a CAD file you can tweak the measurements and print another stab at it.

A photo of the part and we might be better able to advise.

[ChrisCar6]

I don't think plastic would do it Chris - it's very narrow where it has snapped through.
I have sourced one from America at great expense.

[Stableblock]

… you might find someone to investment cast it if you have a plastic dummy.

But could be expensive!

[NoCorseChris]

That doesn’t look like it would work in plastic.....particularly as it failed in metal!

[ProtoTipo]

Can anyone recommend a low volume TPU (flexible) 3D print supplier?

[pab56]

Hi Chris. I have a 3D printer (Bambulab P1S) and 3D CAD and can print TPU ( I have the material) and am looking to print a bespoke gaiter to seal the steering rack to the chassis (Hawk) once I get it modelled.
Let me know what you need to have printed.

[hollytree]

sorry if i stick my nose in where it might not be wanted, or i have misinterpreted.
I put one of these on the bulkhead and put the steering rack input shaft though the end with the UJ inside the silicone part
https://www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=19878&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces-across-google&utm_term=19878&srsltid=AfmBOoq5Pmr_fMPrZHQI9oTQhWd0WjZjFNGIUe8YPs6bM5pF_m4TGtZU5EY

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[ProtoTipo]

Hi Chris. I have a 3D printer (Bambulab P1S) and 3D CAD and can print TPU ( I have the material) and am looking to print a bespoke gaiter to seal the steering rack to the chassis (Hawk) once I get it modelled.
Let me know what you need to have printed.

Thanks Paul,
It's the OE type targa catch plinths, which I need to revise and establish the final version (original Stradale shown):
'Looking at my photo, I can see where I've gone wrong. Part of it is obscured by the front wheel arch flair. It's so obvious now. Doh!
Photo of first printed version, also.

Bye the way, big thanks to Chris Savage, and Keith Sharp, for helping with this.

[pab56]

No problem Chris - just let me know when you have the files. I could use some too !!

@Hollytree - thanks for the info. I just thought that a bespoke one would fit better on the angled bulkhead face. I need to get it measured up and modelled to see how it works out.

[hollytree]

No problem Chris - just let me know when you have the files. I could use some too !!

@Hollytree - thanks for the info. I just thought that a bespoke one would fit better on the angled bulkhead face. I need to get it measured up and modelled to see how it works out.

No problem. It worked out for me on my Corse. Regards Steve

[VeloceWhippet]

No problem Chris - just let me know when you have the files. I could use some too !!

@Hollytree - thanks for the info. I just thought that a bespoke one would fit better on the angled bulkhead face. I need to get it measured up and modelled to see how it works out.

Chris,

I think there's probably a few people that could benefit from those files you're working on (that includes me).

Jeff

[ProtoTipo]

Chris,

I think there's probably a few people that could benefit from those files you're working on (that includes me).

Jeff

I'll update this, when I get it sorted Jeff.