03
Oct
Quality Car Parts
People are beginning to realise that all is not lost in their search for rare or expensive car parts…
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13
Apr
Rare wheels saved by 3D printed centre caps!
If you love cars you probably love wheels. A nice set of wheels can really make a car look well. One thing that spoils the look of a wheel is when the centre cap is missing. The centre cap if the piece that snaps on to the centre of the wheel and usually covers the wheel bolts. When it’s missing it’s really obvious and it spoils the look of the wheel. See the image below.…
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19
Oct
Vacuum Cleaner Attachments!
A local car valeter needed an attachment for his vacuum cleaner which would allow him to use a tool called the “Fur Eel” to remove pet hair and sand from carpets and seats. The tool and the 3D part which we printed for him is shown below. The customer is delighted with the part that we printed for him! In this case it has a 35mm diameter which means that it slides neatly on to…
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25
Aug
Materials Used for 3D Prints
Let’s get a quick overview of some of the common materials used to make 3D prints. PLA (polylactic acid). This is one of the most common materials used in 3D printing. Pros: It’s easy to use and produces models which have a nice sheen. Less prone to warping than ABS. Biodegradable. Cons: It has a low melting point and is not as strong as ABS. The filament is inclined to absorb moisture which can cause…
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12
Aug
3D Printed Saxophone Mouthpieces
3D Printed Saxophone Mouthpieces We have recently started production of 3D printed saxophone mouthpieces! Some examples are shown in the photos below. There is a wide range of Saxophone mouthpieces on the market today. Many are similar to the classic designs of the 1950’s and 1960’s, while others produce a brighter more powerful tone. Each musician needs to choose the mouthpiece that is best suited to the style of music that they create. What most…
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