Messing with some 3d printing

[CarterTalley]

This is a 3d printed trailer axle holder concept I've been working on. Definitely still tweaking on it, but think it turned out pretty well.

 

[flattop1]

Looks pretty good.
It really only has one job .

 

[Hobbs]

Nice work

 

[paulkish]

What brand/model printer did you do the good job on?

 

[ABR #69]

I was looking at these, I have a few projects I wanted to use it on, not directly related. But, pretty cool.

Store.3dmakerpro.com/moose

The Moose and Moose lite are suppose to be pretty good for their price range.

 

[CarterTalley]

I was looking at these, I have a few projects I wanted to use it on, not directly related. But, pretty cool.

Store.3dmakerpro.com/moose

The Moose and Moose lite are suppose to be pretty good for their price range.

Interesting, I haven’t heard of that product before. The little 3d scanning I’ve tried has gone pretty poorly, but I think mainly due to user error.

 

[CarterTalley]

What brand/model printer did you do the good job on?

I have a flashforge 5m. Definitely not the nicest printer ever but it’s good for the cost. To get decent quality took me several tries lol.

 

[paulkish]

found it.
What software did you use and why did you pick and use what you did?

It looks like I can download their software, learn to use it and then buy a printer.
Am I correct that I can see if I can use the software before I buy?

thank you

paul

 

[CarterTalley]

Yes that’s correct. The software they provide is a slicer which just turns a 3d object into instructions for the printer. I wouldn’t recommend the one provided by flashforge. I have been using Prusa. The actual designing I do in solidworks only because I get a student license from my school. For 3d printing Fusion 360 or any other free alternative would be totally fine. A pretty good one that is free and online is tinkercad.

 

[Mac_49]

If you aren't already using PETG or ASA I'd highly suggest it over PLA (if that's what you're currently printing with). Those hot days inside the trailer will make PLA soft and warp. Wouldn't want an axel to fall and ding things up. Otherwise love the idea!!

 

[Ted Hamilton]

2nd recommendation on Prusa, and I think even Sketchup will produce a 3d solid file.