Sabaroo Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I have 3 ABS prototype machines and I am a master of reverse Engineering, if you have a broken part or an idea I can design it up in Solidworks and make a new part cheap for forum members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Can we send you a solidworks file, then have you make it? That would be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Yep...actually any CAD format I have a Delcam translator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) A few 1:1's I made for a robotic washer study. Edited May 28, 2012 by Sabaroo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prwa101 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 haha looks pretty good dude! i love solid works, ive been working on broken parts my self Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Actually I have my own lic's of Solidworks & have designed for 20yrs using different CAD systems ie: Catia, Ideas, UGNX, Inventor, mechanical desktop, Cimlinc and a few 3D machining packages like Worknc etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindSight Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 So what Kind of plastic can you use? And possibility of getting things made out of UHMW or is it all ABS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 The machines use ABS only, what kind of properties were you looking for ? UHMW has a self lube quality as well as self heeling unfortunately no ptototypes machines use that. Most use PC , ABS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendecker Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Sweet! I know that one hard to find part is the plastic that goes behind the inside lever to open the door in older Subarus. Mine are in great shape, but it seems like it would be a great project to mill out of black ABS. I've had a lot or success making molds from silicone and then using casting resin to make parts. What you're doing is way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Sweet! I know that one hard to find part is the plastic that goes behind the inside lever to open the door in older Subarus. Mine are in great shape, but it seems like it would be a great project to mill out of black ABS. I've had a lot or success making molds from silicone and then using casting resin to make parts. What you're doing is way better. Yeah I have made parts for my dishwasher, fridge, garage door, wife's craft stuff (OH GOD). In my business I have made a lot of inventions for people from concept design to working prototype. Made all kinds of automotive parts did a whole front fascia of a Honda b4. Made many fixture nests for Automotive parts instead of machining it. I also have a 3D scanner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natext6 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 You need to post this over on the xt forum. This is an incredible resource for us without readily available parts. You could probably make quite a bit of money doing this too! I'd gladly pay you to make various plastic bits. Xt6 steering column covers for instance, those are next to impossible to find. So actually .....what do I need to send you to have you make a couple sets for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 You need to post this over on the xt forum. This is an incredible resource for us without readily available parts. You could probably make quite a bit of money doing this too! I'd gladly pay you to make various plastic bits. Xt6 steering column covers for instance, those are next to impossible to find. So actually .....what do I need to send you to have you make a couple sets for me? Well if you don't have a CAD model I would need the broken part. The machines need clean 3D data to make a part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natext6 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Shipping address? Ill gladly send you my covers so you can make a template. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Shipping address? Ill gladly send you my covers so you can make a template. PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 ^^^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 will abs be OK in a gas tank? many folks are having to buy used - no telling how many folks were sold new - fuel pump assemblies, just to get a cap that ,with an o-ring, seals a chamber on fuel pumps. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=134056 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/110-gen-2-2000-2004/41182-symptoms-fuel-pump-o-ring-problem.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Im pretty darn sure you could sell a large amount of ea82 bodykits, ala RX/Loyale RS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nncoolg Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 what are the size limitations be on that? dash surrounds for RHD subaru XT coupes would be very popular over here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Wow, that is awesome. unbelievable. that is awesome. i'm an engineer so i've done autocad/CATIA and find this fascinating, i had no idea this was possible or available. well done! Im pretty darn sure you could sell a large amount of ea82 bodykits, ala RX/Loyale RS.i doubt it would be a large number. it was attempted once and we had a committed (even partially paid) group at Subaruxt.com so you could investigate how many...5 maybe. problem is shipping and folks wanting different stuff. the XT/XT6's have the steering column surround and also the stereo surround. they weren't a large production model and are now very old, but would definitely sell a few immediately. Edited June 22, 2012 by grossgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natext6 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 the XT/XT6's have the steering column surround and also the stereo surround. they weren't a large production model and are now very old, but would definitely sell a few immediately. I have already sent him my steering column covers. we're working through how much itbwill cost to produce a bunch of sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 will abs be OK in a gas tank? many folks are having to buy used - no telling how many folks were sold new - fuel pump assemblies, just to get a cap that ,with an o-ring, seals a chamber on fuel pumps. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=134056 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/110-gen-2-2000-2004/41182-symptoms-fuel-pump-o-ring-problem.html Dont think it would be to great for a gas tank as there might be microscopic voids in the plastic that might make the tank sweat fuel in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 what are the size limitations be on that? dash surrounds for RHD subaru XT coupes would be very popular over here... Most prototype machines have a work area of approx 12 x 12 x 12 inches but the joins are almost invisible and the joins are stronger than the part as I usually put in dowel points for alignment & strength and adhesive is used. I have made a paint mask for the International Lonestar model's hood that's pretty damn big all from CAD data. I have also done front fascia's of cars, the Hummer tool box, phoenix engine block as seen in previous pictures, done picadilly rails forearms for assault rifles,inventions, wind turbines for wind tunnel test, 3d art, medical prototypes etc....the list goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nncoolg Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 so, this is a machine also known as a 'plastic printer' isnt it? Are the 'printed' parts very durable, like comparable to say injection moulded parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaroo Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 so, this is a machine also known as a 'plastic printer' isnt it? Are the 'printed' parts very durable, like comparable to say injection moulded parts? I would say 85% the strength of a moulded part, and one of the strongest materials out of all prototype media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nncoolg Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 how about UV stability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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