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All powerful beeb…3d printing help

Discussion in 'General' started by MGM, Sep 26, 2022.

  1. MGM

    MGM Well-Known Member

    Looking to get a set of elevator gap seals printed for an airplane. Sent the file to a local 3d printing company, I think they saw airplane stuff and went a bit nuts. Quoted just under $400. That seems pretty strong for what they are.

    Anyone have a 3d printer to go brrrrrrrrr?

    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5334701

    Thank you!!
     
  2. Phl218

    Phl218 .

    I see TPU… but what’s the approximate size?

    where did you have it quoted?
    Rename it and run it through xometry

    i’ve been happy with their pricing and support.
     
  3. MGM

    MGM Well-Known Member

    All in, there’s probably 4 feet of gap seal. They have voids to clear the hinges. Got the quote from Mtek3d in Knoxville.

    I’ll check them out, Thank you!
     
  4. jimmyboost

    jimmyboost one buck a boom

    Honestly, that's probably not a crazy price. I don't have the vertical capacity to do the first file, but they second and third file sliced up at 20+ hours of print time combined. Z travel kills print time, but that orientation is the best way to get accurate geometry with the seal shape. Is PLA (or PLA+) okay, or do you need ABS or Nylon?
     
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  5. jimmyboost

    jimmyboost one buck a boom

    Sorry, missed the TPU.
     
  6. MGM

    MGM Well-Known Member

    Thank you for checking into it!
     

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