RC99
Diamond
- Joined
- Mar 26, 2005
I am currently experimenting with 3D printed way wipers for fitting to my machines that are prehistoric and well used, just to test the viability.
I expect they are not going to be anything like the commercially available products, but for smaller home shops it might be an option.
I designed and printed out my first one out of PETG plastic, it is essentially just a rectangular cube with a bevel on one side to do the scraping. It is designed with oval holes for adjustment. I know white is not an ideal colour but it was the closest filament I had at hand. It is a bit stiff so a slightly more fleixble filament might be a better choice as I experiment some more.
This is it fitted to my boring mill.
That is all I have achieved so far but I plan to experiment further in the future as time permits.
I expect they are not going to be anything like the commercially available products, but for smaller home shops it might be an option.
I designed and printed out my first one out of PETG plastic, it is essentially just a rectangular cube with a bevel on one side to do the scraping. It is designed with oval holes for adjustment. I know white is not an ideal colour but it was the closest filament I had at hand. It is a bit stiff so a slightly more fleixble filament might be a better choice as I experiment some more.
This is it fitted to my boring mill.
That is all I have achieved so far but I plan to experiment further in the future as time permits.