Post by ibohan on May 6, 2019 19:36:32 GMT
I thought you guys might like this. I bought an older Logan lathe a couple months ago, and it was missing a few parts. One of the parts that needed to be replaced with a threading gear, and the original replacements are around $40 used.
I heard Shapeways offers metal 3D printed parts, so I decided to check that out. For $30, I was able to have them print a gear I modeled in Fusion 360.
They use a technology called Binder jetting, where they have a powder of metal, jet adhesive at it, and cook the part in an oven. This part is made with 420 stainless steel, and they add 40% brass during the oven curing process. Its been running on the lathe for around 15 hours so far and no signs of any wear or damage.
I heard Shapeways offers metal 3D printed parts, so I decided to check that out. For $30, I was able to have them print a gear I modeled in Fusion 360.
They use a technology called Binder jetting, where they have a powder of metal, jet adhesive at it, and cook the part in an oven. This part is made with 420 stainless steel, and they add 40% brass during the oven curing process. Its been running on the lathe for around 15 hours so far and no signs of any wear or damage.
