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  1. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    I actually decided I can use Sendcutsend after an engineering friend mentioned it's a great place to get parts. They do many materials in different thicknesses without the hassle of 3D printing.
  2. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    Do you have any examples for either without metal fasteners or at least that are replaceable with non metal bolts/nuts? I already tried a ton but they have metal hardware with plastic wheels/stopper.
  3. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    Yeah, we have multiple and I'm gonna print other things for this project so trying to avoid that if possible.
  4. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    Entirely non-metallic or at least non-conductive casters. I'll have to look into how strong but my guess is 40lb load min. per caster. Thanks, I was debating if I should start a separate post.
  5. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    Does anyone know of fully non-metallic wheels or casters?
  6. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    I found this just now for anyone looking- https://thermoprene.com/plastic-extrusions/
  7. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    Thanks for the input. My thought was since you can get nice bracing for T slots and this is a gantry system that will be sensitive to movement, the corner bracing keeps the whole thing pretty solid. In hindsight now, the whole thing is on wheels so I guess it can't be that sensitive and it's...
  8. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    I'm looking at other options than T slot but it would make things a LOT easier.
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    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

  10. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    Awesome, thanks. Now T slot nuts are the next thing I'm looking for unless I 3D print or machine them and I can get some glass filled nylon screws or something.
  11. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    This is awesome and should work. Thanks so much. Now I'm looking for mounting/structural support brackets like the aluminum ones on Misumi but non-metallic. https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110300437260/?PNSearch=HBLFSN5&HissuCode=HBLFSN5&searchFlow=suggest2products&Keyword=HBLFSN5...
  12. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    Hoping to do the whole thing non metallic i.e. glass filled nylon screws/nuts, etc.
  13. Bflo

    T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic

    I'm in search of non-metallic framing and T slots are the easiest to find in metal form. I looked thru an found an old post here regarding the same thing I'm doing but it's 20 years old so all the links but 1 fail and obviously it's been awhile for new companies to emerge. "I need to build...
  14. Bflo

    Metal 3D printers suggestions/reivews about $10K or less with small volume high precision?

    I know the Metal X from Markforge is $100k but this list I found has them down to $1500 https://all3dp.com/2/how-much-does-a-metal-3d-printer-cost/. Wondering the reliability of each of them but it sounds like others haven't used the cheaper versions on...
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    Metal 3D printers suggestions/reivews about $10K or less with small volume high precision?

    I mean as much variety as possible around that price point but for now, just stainless should be fine. We are currently getting parts that are titanium from an outside vendor but I don't think we'd need that if it's extra cost, or vice versa.
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