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?
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?
Sounds expensive!
Part's about 7 x 2.5 x <1cm.
How complex is the part Chris? Post a picture. I have a 3D printer (plastic only though)....
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.
… you might find someone to investment cast it if you have a plastic dummy.
But could be expensive!
That doesn’t look like it would work in plastic.....particularly as it failed in metal!
Can anyone recommend a low volume TPU (flexible) 3D print supplier?
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.Originally Posted by ChrisCar6
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.
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