Anyone here do 3D printing in Perth area?

[Monkeyboi]

Hi guys,

 

Just wondering if there is anyone in the Perth area able to 3D print a small object for me?.  Unfortunately the part is no longer available and the only option is to replicate it.

The object is approximately 34mm diameter at its largest and approximately 16mm high.  See the pictures for an idea of the shape of the original.

I can provide a drawing with the exact dimensions.  It's not a size critical part so precision 3D printing isn't required.

Obviously I'm happy to pay you for your time and materials.

 

Cheers,

Alan R.

 

Edited June 12, 2021 by Monkeyboi

[Rrobot]

Hi Alan 

 

I don't have one, but a few council libraries do. I know Armadale does, city of stirling too... 

 

https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/leisure-and-culture/arts-and-events/events-calendar/drop-in-and-play-@-mirrabooka-library

 

There's also some guys who have very good machines and do it commercially. 

 

I'll try to find some names

Edited June 12, 2021 by Rrobot

[Rrobot]

Try e-jet too but heaps of others out there. 

 

https://www.ejet3dprinting.com

 

It'll be cheaper if you download some free cad software and make the stl  file yourself.  looks like a pretty simple shape but you also have to consider the type of plastic you use.. Is durability or photostability required?

 

Best of luck!

[Monkeyboi]

29 minutes ago, Rrobot said:

Try e-jet too but heaps of others out there. 

 

https://www.ejet3dprinting.com

 

It'll be cheaper if you download some free cad software and make the stl  file yourself.  looks like a pretty simple shape but you also have to consider the type of plastic you use.. Is durability or photostability required?

 

Best of luck!

 

Thanks Rrobot.

 

Resin, PLA or ABS I imagine would be suitable.  It won't be exposed to sunlight normally and doesn't have to be particularly strong (not a gear or supporting much weight.  It won't be seen so the smoothness of the finish isn't an issue either.

 

Thanks for the leads.  I'll check them out.  

 

Cheers,

Alan R.

[rockeater]

1 hour ago, Rrobot said:

I don't have one, but a few council libraries do

Thanks for this.

I need a couple of knobs for my spare oscilloscope printed and this is handy and have a file already made.

Sadly, neither Joondalup nor Wanneroo Libraries have them, with the closest one being in Ballajura.

City of Wanneroo is very funny, because in their annual report state on first page regarding libraries that "reference desks gave way to computers and 3D printers" but they do not have any. 

Typical spin of non-performing entities. A lot of announcements and little or no actual delivery.

[Rrobot]

12 hours ago, rockeater said:

 

City of Wanneroo is very funny, because in their annual report state on first page regarding libraries that "reference desks gave way to computers and 3D printers" but they do not have any. 

Typical spin of non-performing entities. A lot of announcements and little or no actual delivery.

Yeah, whatever fluff spin and motherhood statements will look good in the annual report! lol

 

I've found Elliot from eJet pretty responsive when I had to print a speaker block at one point (didn't use it in the end though but it was quite fun to design). It's a while ago now but from memory it wasn't that much more expensive than the library who of course have to charge you for filament etc. Worth re-checking. There's also guys in perth who will 3d scan parts when they CAD them up for you but imagine that comes at quite a cost. 

 

have fun!  

[aertex]

looks like it could be turned on a lathe quite easily in whatever material required

[Monkeyboi]

1 hour ago, aertex said:

looks like it could be turned on a lathe quite easily in whatever material required

Absolutely correct.  The material isn't important.  Metal, wood, plastic.....  Unfortunately I have neither a lathe nor a 3D printer. 

 

I was contemplating purchasing the latter.  It will be a steep learning curve.  So many types to choose from and then figuring out how to drive it.  

 

Cheers,

Alan R.

[aertex]

If you want it in metal, look for a machinist/machine fitter or the like or toolmaker and if they cant do it themselves they know who can. There will be numerous options in Perth and surrounds. Very easy job for a machinist/toolmaker tradesman. If you want it in any sort of plastic, go to a decent plastic fabricator. Good luck Alan

Edited June 18, 2021 by aertex

[rockeater]

There is this place in Osborne Park called Artifactory where anyone can access laser printers, plasma cutters, laser cutters and sorts of other CNC machinery.

Great electronics workshop too.

https://artifactory.org.au

 

The tools register:

https://wiki.artifactory.org.au/doku.php?id=tools:start

[Rrobot]

Another option may be a men's shed? I know the city of  Vincent one in North perth is very well equipped... Metal lathe? Not sure. Always thought it might be fun to build some speaker cabinets  with woodwork advice a few of the old timers down there. Not going to happen for me sadly lol 

Still reckon simplest for this item  is to bash out the design on a pc and get it 3d printed.  

 

Good luck

[audiofeline]

There are a couple of Officeworks in Vic that allow you to email a model and they will print it.  Check the Officeworks website in your state.  The free 3D modelling software should be able to replicate a simple object like you have shown with relative ease (depending on your learning curve). 

 

I would expect that with the popularity of 3D printing there would be a number of bureau services operating, or maybe some engineering firms that use 3D printing that may be able to print for you. 

 

 

[Rrobot]

Hi @Monkeyboi, I'm returning to this thread some years later (time flies!!). Did you ever find a place to print that part Alan?   I'm looking to do some muuuch bigger printed parts but the couple of shops I've had quote have been way outside any reasonable budget. 

[audiofeline]

Looking at the object again, it's probably quite easy for a small engineering firm to spin on a lathe.  A small shop near where I am was able to make a couple of small parts and they were very reasonable with the price. 

[Sub Sonic]

On 13/2/2024 at 8:17 PM, Rrobot said:

Hi @Monkeyboi, I'm returning to this thread some years later (time flies!!). Did you ever find a place to print that part Alan?   I'm looking to do some muuuch bigger printed parts but the couple of shops I've had quote have been way outside any reasonable budget. 

What type of part are you looking to print, and how large? Would you happen to have a file or 3D model?

 

I’m in Adelaide but have a good 3d printer, another in the building stage and yet another in the wind

 

Regards,

 

Matt

[Rrobot]

36 minutes ago, Sub Sonic said:

another in the building stage and yet another in the wind

Hey Matt! Nice to see you're additive as well as subtractive manufacturing! haha What are you rocking these days in the 3d print department? You're building a printer?? You serious? Impressive man!! 

[Sub Sonic]

33 minutes ago, Rrobot said:

Hey Matt! Nice to see you're additive as well as subtractive manufacturing! haha What are you rocking these days in the 3d print department? You're building a printer?? You serious? Impressive man!! 

G’day Chris,

 

Yep, finally got into 3d printing  currently running a Bambu A1 (yeah there’s a recall on them!) with a Bambu P1S or X1C in the works to replace it. Build plates are 256mm cubed.

 

My lad and I are also currently building a Voron 2.4 r2, volume is 350mm cubed, so it will be a useful size.

 

Been playing around making some RC jet boats recently, I’ll attach a couple of pics of some of the parts, these are in polycarbonate carbon fibre.

 

The second pic is of some impellers I’ve had 3d printed from aluminium (not my printer though). They still need polishing

 

 

[Rrobot]

53 minutes ago, Sub Sonic said:

My lad and I are also currently building a Voron 2.4 r2, volume is 350mm cubed, so it will be a useful size.

Ah Bambu and Voron...pretty much the default standards these days! Those are some very sharp looking prints...guess there's a reason Bambu have disrupted the market so much. 350 build plate is extremely useful...that'll allow you to get into some of that wild Ath 3d printed horn action over on DiyAudio

[Guest]

Bambu X1C is where it's at. I run two of them almost 24/7 - 1 running .4 and printing PET-G and another running .6 and PET-CF.

Getting quite efficient with servicing them too by now! 

 

Missed this thread and was going to offer to print that part but looks like its sorted now.

[Rrobot]

2 hours ago, Marc said:

I run two of them almost 24/7

Nice Marc! Those are printers to dream of - very fast, reliable and fume free as far as I can tell? Do you have them running unattended? I always worry a bit about fire but I suppose those are enclosed and filtered with a camera so it's an even lower risk than an open printer. Really once you start getting into larger prints there's no alternative but to have them run for days at a time. 

Edited February 27, 2024 by Rrobot

[Guest]

It took me a while to build up the courage to run them unattended. It's still not foolproof, and we're only one accident away from, well, an accident. I do infrequently run them when no one is here, though I do tend to keep an eye via Bambu Handy. I absolutely run the long 10 hr prints overnight though. I did install a Nest Smoke and CO detector though towards the door of the room they're in. It's 'smart' and connected (linked) to the other ones scattered through our place - so there would be no worries about us not hearing an alarm if something were to happen in the night.

[Rrobot]

4 minutes ago, Marc said:

Nest Smoke and CO detector

That's a great idea! I do run home assistant with a zigbee network too so there's probably something i could install there also. I haven't gotten around to paying for nabu casa though so it'd only work in the local network. Too many geeky projects and not enough time. None of them are paying the mortgage either sadly

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Rrobot said:

Too many geeky projects and not enough time. None of them are paying the mortgage either sadly

 

Welcome to my world!

 

I'm running Vera Edge here, which is currently in bandaid mode as their platform dies a slow death. I've bought all new gear and intend on getting HA up and running but everytime I get 10 mins to spare, I start and then realise I need to decicate a few days just to the migration! One day (next house maybe!).

[Addicted to music]

Ok who here has being doing this

 

https://www.9news.com.au/national/3d-printed-guns-wa-two-charged-in-bust/4a8a8cb3-dbdc-4f55-a837-e2778ed07abb

[Sub Sonic]

@Addicted to music definitely @Marc