Thanks @Tops. I appreciate your assistance. I realize how much to add for machining tolerances, but the shrinkage in the casting is what I was not...
Thanks so much for the link, @Tops. When you are scaling the pattern in Fusion or whatever you use, does it work to simply add a uniform...
Good Evening, All, As I am working at this project, there is one question that Google :)hasn't been able to satisfy yet. How do you determine how...
Does anyone on here have experience with larger 3d printers? Something like a 20x20x20 working envelope? It seems to me like I will probably want...
What do you guys suggest as the best printer to get for this type and size of job?
I see, I also watched some Fusion videos. That would definately be a better way of drawing. Thanks for showing me the trick!
I used extruded shapes in Fusion. I don't think I know about the revolved surface.
Yes, see the attached pdf of original drawing. I do not have one showing draft, resize, etc. yet.
Yes, of course. I wasn't thinking. As far as the draft, I have only drawn a preliminary CAD model that is exactly like the original. I am...
I think I like that idea. How much does aluminum shrink? Or why would you need 2x shrink factor? I am going to try and find someone near me that...
Yes, it would be around a thousand dollars for wood pattern created with a CNC. I think I may want to have a pattern I can keep just in case I...
I am thinking I might try the 3d printer route. Does anyone have advice on which make or model to try and which to avoid?
The largest diameter on that photo is actually 16 inches. At this point I am thinking that I will have the parting line where I drew the red line...
So as far as pricing goes, which is usually better; wood or 3d printing? I quoted the photo I posted above with a local woodshop and it would cost...
I have the computer, but not the printer. I also have a subscription to Fusion 360.
Please see the attached picture. It is a replacement gearbox part that is obsolete. [ATTACH] I have a nearby foundry that will do a sand casting...
Hi guys: I am an entire newbie trying to get started making some patterns. I have been trying to determine, what exactly is the benefit of 3d...
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