adam bussey Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 problem with injection molding is you have to make a mold for everything you make, whereas 3d printing you need a cad file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Lozart Posted July 29, 2013 Supporters Share Posted July 29, 2013 it called experimentation, so why not make stuff no one else makes. Hey, don't get me wrong I'm all for a little experimentation. As long as the machines owner is OK with it and you can afford the raw materials then yes, why the hell not! What WOULD be cool is if you can get hold of a 3D printer that prints in metal and then make yourself a one piece gearbox that would have no join lines to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacMaster Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Problem with 3D printing is that it's more expensive to make what you have in mind. Refer to Lozart's post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PT247 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I do get the point that things can be done cheaper, but I also see massive value and satisfaction in knowing you have built not bought the mods. I tinker with bikes and although the modern stuff is far superior in bang per buck, the custom built and modified bikes are way cooler :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Enfield Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I dont see why you couldn't although id imagine their would be licence issues if you were to copy established products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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