3D printing

[Guest]

How do you fellas see 3D printing changing things?

Will there become a "wood only" rule? Still the prototypes printed in ABS will give a unique perspective to the builder. Provide patterns and so forth.

In effect the wood "axle holders" could be encased in ABS plastic all around.

I was telling an artist friend of mine about these cars and how I like the divisions with the BSA/ Maximum velocity wheel classes.(The wide wheels)

He pointed out that it was the restriction that made it most appealing. Without the restriction it just isn't as much fun. (For me at least) That's why at this time I cannot fully appreciate the razor wheel/ bearing class.(sorry to the bearing/ razor wheel guys, but they have their own restrictions that they like, and I have mine).

Sorry If I got off topic there. The main question is this:

If these 3D printers become more popular then at the very least I can see 3D printers being used to print out canting jigs similar to the one that Ian designed.

Directly or indirectly every aspect of life will be changed in the next few years as a result of this technology. All of you will have a 3D printer on your desk in 5 years. you might as well get used to the idea now and start learning some form of a 3D program.
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[Guest]

thanks

 

[Guest]

Sorry, I know I should have put this topic in the general discussion but...

I am sure that many of you use 3D programs already, but for those that do not I would recommend Rhino if you have a MAC.

This is to supposedly work out the kinks in the initial model of the program but I think it is part of a larger marketing campaign to get people "hooked". Kind of like what Apple did early on.

Google Sketch up is another one. (Super simple compared to other programs).

Both of these are free programs. I am going for Rhino. If anyone has spare cash for the stock market. (Google and Rhino) just a hunch.

This stuff is not difficult. For those that really dont like drawing programs one can scan parts that they sculpted and have them printed out. Once you have the item digitized it can be printed in metals like steel, brass, clear plastic, rubber, or even combinations of these.
All done on -line and delivered to your doorstep. Not sure if it comes wrapped in brown paper or not, so make sure your mama isn't around on that day.
Best,

 

[Mr Chips Racing]

There are cars that have already been printed in this league. It started about 2 years ago and still some on the track today. There has been hundreds of hours in design and modifications and still has yet to prove faster than a wood car. I have parts that have been printed and or molded and again no significace to the wood. The cost is a great deal more expensive as well. The printers are readily available now but the ones that are the CA / resin mix are still so much better than the filliment type. Just my 2 Cents..