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Re: Suggestions for laying out a wheel pattern

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 8:19 pm
by Adirondack
FKreider wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:27 pm Hi Chris,

Qty.24 at 14" is a good bit of Iron!

How are you making the pattern? I know you do a lot of 3D printing but 14" is fairly large... multiple prints and glued together afterwards?
Hey Frank. I have access to a REALLY large printer, although I may consider spinning it up on a friends CNC in RenShape. I've got time, as I'm still recuperating from my surgery.

Chris

Re: Suggestions for laying out a wheel pattern

Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:23 am
by LIALLEGHENY
Chris,

What is the max print size on the really large printer?

NYLE

Re: Suggestions for laying out a wheel pattern

Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:11 pm
by NP317
LIALLEGHENY wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:23 am Chris,

What is the max print size on the really large printer?
Well...
The University of Washington (Seattle) Mechanical Engineering students modified a 4 ft. x 8 ft. CNC plasma cutter into a 3D printer.
They printed a 2-person 7.5 ft. long boat to enter into a local contest!
So...
RussN

Re: Suggestions for laying out a wheel pattern

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:35 pm
by LIALLEGHENY
I don't think the University of Washington is going to get involved in printing live steam parts. I also don't have the time to build or room to stuff another machine in my shop big enough to print out 1/4 scale parts for casting. I have considered having a company print out the sand molds and cast a set of cylinders, but the $16-20,000 cost estimate was a little steep for my pocketbook.

Nyle

Re: Suggestions for laying out a wheel pattern

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:31 am
by rrnut-2
Ya, I was quoted $5500, 5 minimum, for a printed sand mold for a cylinder casting. Too rich for me.

Jim B

Re: Suggestions for laying out a wheel pattern

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:29 pm
by Adirondack
LIALLEGHENY wrote: Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:35 pm I don't think the University of Washington is going to get involved in printing live steam parts. I also don't have the time to build or room to stuff another machine in my shop big enough to print out 1/4 scale parts for casting. I have considered having a company print out the sand molds and cast a set of cylinders, but the $16-20,000 cost estimate was a little steep for my pocketbook.

Nyle
We should probably talk. I can help with this sort of thing. Message me!

Chris