Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
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Hello,
I have kind of an odd question. I work for a company that specializes in procurement for hydraulic and pneumatic parts. I am trying to convince our boss to purchase a 3d printer for side projects such as printing models and hard to find parts. My question for all you engineers out there is, "would there be any specific parts or models that you think that you as an engineer may need printed?" For example, prototyping and such. We were thinking of offering a print service specific to engineers for different types of projects versus open to hobbyist. Let me know what you guys think. Thank you in advance :)
Kindest Regards,
Michael
I have kind of an odd question. I work for a company that specializes in procurement for hydraulic and pneumatic parts. I am trying to convince our boss to purchase a 3d printer for side projects such as printing models and hard to find parts. My question for all you engineers out there is, "would there be any specific parts or models that you think that you as an engineer may need printed?" For example, prototyping and such. We were thinking of offering a print service specific to engineers for different types of projects versus open to hobbyist. Let me know what you guys think. Thank you in advance :)
Kindest Regards,
Michael
RE: Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
> Fit-check components for build-up into final assembly model
> One-off widgets like aperture plates for optical testing
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RE: Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
If you are trying to get into 3D printing parts for all applications, not just your company's specialty you will likely not be able to compete on cost, lead time, or capabilities with the large, well established companies already in the space.
RE: Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
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I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvg
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RE: Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
RE: Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
RE: Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
RE: Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
Agreed with this from a rational business perspective (and its my approach). But they are fun and to some extent instructive to play with, plus it can be painful to the point of impossible to get management approval every time you need to print something.
RE: Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing
TTFN (ta ta for now)
I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvg
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RE: Looking for Engineer Feedback for 3d Printing