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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Does anyone have access to a 3 d printer

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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Default Re: Could a 3d printer be use to make parts for crossfire

Maybe a solution for the elusive rear diffusers ?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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You have access to one? Tossed that idea out about 8 months ago.. a forum member mentioned setting them up.. that's as far as it went.

Have to wonder the cost of materials to do them though, as I use Solidworks and it does 3D print, but the closest I've come is a saleman and his sample toys.. LOL
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Wow! Prices have definately dropped on these puppies! 4 pre orders on diffusers and your off to the races.. LOL
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 09:38 PM
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You have access to one? Tossed that idea out about 8 months ago.. a forum member mentioned setting them up.. that's as far as it went.

Have to wonder the cost of materials to do them though, as I use Solidworks and it does 3D print, but the closest I've come is a saleman and his sample toys.. LOL
Something of substantial size would require a pretty big investment in the hardware, well over $100,000. The machine we have was only 4 zeros expensive but it's limited to only being able to make parts smaller than 300mm x 300mm x 100mm.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Default Re: Could a 3d printer be use to make parts for crossfire

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Does anyone have access to a 3 d printer

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We have two Dimension machines (forgot the model #) that we use to make prototype speaker monitors enclosures with...

You got something in mind?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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We have two Dimension machines (forgot the model #) that we use to make prototype speaker monitors enclosures with...

You got something in mind?
I was thinking the front fender inner liner inspection covers ,seems they are always in demand
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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At $549 this puppy almost looks big enough to handle diffusers. Just based on a "typical" coffe table size..

 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Default Re: Could a 3d printer be use to make parts for crossfire

There are a bunch of forums for crowd sourcing and 3D enthusiasts, may be worth searching on them and posting?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Default Re: Could a 3d printer be use to make parts for crossfire

Originally Posted by texas t
I was thinking the front fender inner liner inspection covers ,seems they are always in demand
You want to use a $500-$5,000 3d printer to make a part you can buy readily at any stealership for under $10? Lets get creative and do something NEW instead of access doors or diffusers
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Yep.. think big.. big bucks for the bigger machine.. and Double Din dash! relocated vents..buttons.. etc.. Now we're talking.. LOL.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Yep.. think big.. big bucks for the bigger machine.. and Double Din dash! relocated vents..buttons.. etc.. Now we're talking.. LOL.
This ^ and that damn air ride kit would make me a happy man, maybe a V8 as well.

I need to get this basement done ASAP
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Hmm.. that baby sized one.. Could make a NICE perfect fit cup holder replacement bin too!..
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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This ^ and that damn air ride kit would make me a happy man, maybe a V8 as well.

I need to get this basement done ASAP
Hand her that shopping list.. basement might become your room..
 
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