3D Printers

[markc]

I need to make a small jig to hold a part in place.

Can anyone recommend a cheap 3d printing service?

If you have a 3mf / STL / CAD file, I'm sure I could print it out for you and post it

 

[Hurricane]

I need to make a small jig to hold a part in place.

Can anyone recommend a cheap 3d printing service?

I did a fun job for free for someone on this forum. I did the CAD bit and printed the design was very small. The end result was a very close likeness (within 0.1 mm) however the plastic wasn't strong enough for that particular job. We tried several different plastics and print orientations. I enjoyed making it though. PM me, Pete if you would like me to do the same for you.

 

[petem]

I use this company out of China. One of their other businesses makes PCB's for me.
Quality, delivery and price is very good in my opinion. If you do use them make sure you use the "Global Standard Direct Line" shipping option - it's the cheapest and takes 7-10 day, rather than DHL
Online 3D Printing Service | Custom 3D Printed Parts - JLC3DP

I had these remote control holders made recently. $15 and $17 (included shipping and VAT)

Thanks, that looks great, noted for future reference.

 

[petem]

If you have a 3mf / STL / CAD file, I'm sure I could print it out for you and post it

Hi Mark, that's super kind of you. Hurricane says he's happy to help me with the CAD file so taken up his offer.

 

[petem]

I did a fun job for free for someone on this forum. I did the CAD bit and printed the design was very small. The end result was a very close likeness (within 0.1 mm) however the plastic wasn't strong enough for that particular job. We tried several different plastics and print orientations. I enjoyed making it though. PM me, Pete if you would like me to do the same for you.

Thanks Mike, all hand holding much appreciated!

 

[Hurricane]

Last week, I made some of these for a friend's catamaran. His A/C drain runs into a locker before discharging to sea (all above the water level). This part isn't designed to be waterproof - just tidies up. But with a smear of Sikaflex, it will provide a reasonable seal.
I made it in two parts with studs that enable the two halves to be clipped together. A nice snug fit so that when it is clipped together, it won't slide down the pipe.