High Definition 3D Printing......Oh my

[grnlark 489]

In the past several weeks I've been reading, researching and educating myself on three dimensional printing. This is some crazy stuff. You can literally create objects/parts from a 3D CAD file. Essentially, the printer uses liquified plastic (ABS, polycarbonate and/or various blends) vs. ink as we're used to in conventional printers. So, having a need to re-create some parts I decided to give this a whirl with a company I found and researched online. My first attempt was to re-create a Hiller script emblem for YardHand tractors. I did a good deal of work scanning, photgraphing and taking every concievable measurment known to man to generate a 3D CAD rendering of the original emblem. I then had them professionally printed in a ABS/poly blend and here's the resulting product. The original was cast and chrome plated. I can have these plastic chrome plated if I want - for additional cost of course - or just paint them. But the bigger take-away here is the fact that it can be produced...with a printer! I'm in the process now of gathering specs on a strength poly offered to see if I can build drive gears and pawls for these tractors too. But certainly, this can apply to Horses as well!! Get thinking boys! What else can we make? Let me know.

Edited March 27, 2014 by grnlark

[Coadster32 793]

Matt, that's cool and your replica came out great!   It's known in the trade as additive machining. At our shop, we are currently making parts for 3-D printers. Pretty hot right now, and getting a lot of attention. It can make things like adjustable wrenches, with separate moveable parts and all. Mind blowing for sure. The prices on these machines will come down in the future, and  I think they will be widely used. Great for making prototypes of almost anything that can fit in the printer.

[dodgemike 52]

Matt; that is great! I first became

aware of it about ten yrs. ago.

It was a multi million dollar co.

Doing rapid prototyping.Right from

SolidWorks to finished part. I knew

it was slowly reaching our level.

Reproducing a piece that is no

longer available is awesome!

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[grnlark 489]

I think its just awesome! I looked into casting them, I talked to a foundry, I talked to jewelery makers, I even attempted to mold them myself with fiberglass resin. This is hands-down the best way to go. These emblems for example - they were only put on the YardHand tractors for the first 6-12 months of production and then stopped. No one is entirely sure why. They assume it was when Craftsman/Sears became closely involved. The funny thing is that the sheet metal dies apparently were never modified and EVERY tractor regardless of being Craftsman or YardHand moving forward had the two small holes in the side body panel for the emblem but it was just left empty. Finding an early production tractor with the emblem is difficult. Not anymore!  

[AMC RULES 37,196]

3D technology is now available for in home use too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbgGmtk6ibo

[SousaKerry 503]

We use 2 machines at work one is an older PVC machine the other is an Eden about 2 years old, next year we are purchasing one that can print in metal to make prototype dies and mold cavities.  Currently we are printing mockup prototype parts for our customers but made with the actual materials would be better.  I sometimes use it to print prototype tooling components to check fits.

 

  I have ofter thought of producing custom hood ornaments for my horses with them but the plating issue has been the hold up.  Also I work in Solid Edge not Solid Works so I do not have all the fancy surfacing tools needed to really make it pop. 

[Kennedy 130]

Just heard on the radio today a Dutch woman needed a new skull and surgeons printed her one. Here is the article: http://www.cnet.com/news/woman-gets-a-3d-printed-skull-and-you-can-watch/

Mark

[JimD 3,347]

The hood ornaments would be a nice item to reproduce and make available.

[grnlark 489]

The hood ornaments would be a nice item to reproduce and make available.

Can you post a pic so I can see what it looks like?

[JimD 3,347]

 

[DoctorHfuhruhurr 137]

Monoprice came out with their own 3D dual extrusion printer that is only $1199.00.  I've been using Monoprice for years.  They have amazing prices anything audio or video. 

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=107&cp_id=10724&cs_id=1072403&p_id=11614&seq=1&format=2

[DoctorHfuhruhurr 137]

In the past several weeks I've been reading, researching and educating myself on three dimensional printing. This is some crazy stuff. You can literally create objects/parts from a 3D CAD file. Essentially, the printer uses liquified plastic (ABS, polycarbonate and/or various blends) vs. ink as we're used to in conventional printers. So, having a need to re-create some parts I decided to give this a whirl with a company I found and researched online. My first attempt was to re-create a Hiller script emblem for YardHand tractors. I did a good deal of work scanning, photgraphing and taking every concievable measurment known to man to generate a 3D CAD rendering of the original emblem. I then had them professionally printed in a ABS/poly blend and here's the resulting product. The original was cast and chrome plated. I can have these plastic chrome plated if I want - for additional cost of course - or just paint them. But the bigger take-away here is the fact that it can be produced...with a printer! I'm in the process now of gathering specs on a strength poly offered to see if I can build drive gears and pawls for these tractors too. But certainly, this can apply to Horses as well!! Get thinking boys! What else can we make? Let me know.

 

 

Do you have the STL files uploaded somewhere of the Hiller emblem you printed?  I just ordered a 3D printer and I'm looking for files to test with.  A wheelhorse specific repository of 3D files would be cool to share online so that people could print (or have printed for them) various parts that aren't made anymore.  

 

I downloaded the files to print this tractor from Thingiverse.  Thingiverse has and endless amount of 3D files.

 

[specialwheelhorse 174]

don't have a clue what you guys are talking about but the doohickey

That slides up and down on my hydrostatic that controls speed, forward

And reverse comes to mind, must be nylon or Teflon. I sure need one

And am about to pay 20 plus for a repro '!!!!!!!

[AMC RULES 37,196]

I imagine...   

a desktop RJ would be really cool too. 

[posifour11 723]

I imagine...

a desktop RJ would be really cool too.

A working! Desktop RJ!

[AMC RULES 37,196]

Don't forget...    

all it's working attachments too. 

[DoctorHfuhruhurr 137]

don't have a clue what you guys are talking about but the doohickey

That slides up and down on my hydrostatic that controls speed, forward

And reverse comes to mind, must be nylon or Teflon. I sure need one

And am about to pay 20 plus for a repro '!!!!!!!

 

Here's and example of a 3D printer in action of someone printing some lego blocks.  It's easier to visualize it by watching one print.  You can skip to about 2:30 into the video to see the printer in action. 

[oldredrider 2,553]

If someone REALLY wants to be a hero, start printing the 1533 transmission bearing!

[C-101plowerpower 1,606]

Do you have the STL files uploaded somewhere of the Hiller emblem you printed?  I just ordered a 3D printer and I'm looking for files to test with.  A wheelhorse specific repository of 3D files would be cool to share online so that people could print (or have printed for them) various parts that aren't made anymore.  

 

I downloaded the files to print this tractor from Thingiverse.  Thingiverse has and endless amount of 3D files.

 

 

maybe try grabcad, has a lot of files too

 

 

Koen