SM911 Posted 6July, 2013 Report Share Posted 6July, 2013 I've recently bought some second hand sports seats, and the small plastic assemblies that protect the adjusting mechanisms from dirt/dust ingress are broken (part no's 911-521-731-00, and 911-521-732-00). See '4' in the below diagram. I'd like to look at getting new ones, but all the big suppliers say these parts are NLA. Does anyone here have any experience in getting small plastic parts made from a mould, or using a 3-D printer? I expect that the CAD work to design the part would outweigh the need for it, but I don't know enough about making small, low volume parts. Anyone got any ideas? Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 6July, 2013 Report Share Posted 6July, 2013 Funny you mention that as I thought the same thing recently re my headlight vents. At 500 euro used each, surely there is a market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 6July, 2013 Report Share Posted 6July, 2013 3D printing seems to be a great low cost option for low volume and one off parts, but as suggested getting the design into CAD would be the issue for most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM911 Posted 6July, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 6July, 2013 I wonder if we've got anyone with CAD & 3-D printing experience? Perhaps another post is worthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 6July, 2013 Report Share Posted 6July, 2013 You need someone with access to a 3D printer AND a 3D laser scanner. Then all you need is someone to loan you the original part and they can make decent copy. This of course would cost way to much unless you know the right people. Sadly I don't so I can't help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM911 Posted 6July, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 6July, 2013 I've got the original parts... Just need the scanner and printer now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk111 Posted 6July, 2013 Report Share Posted 6July, 2013 Well, let's see... There are x amount of members on PFA if we all contribute y each then perhaps..... Naaaah, just joking (in joke folks, couldn't resist... Apologies to all those implicated and confused, it was just too easy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 6July, 2013 Report Share Posted 6July, 2013 Scanner $750 http://store.3dprintingsystems.com/3D_Scanning/3D_Scanner_Kit Printer $995 and does up to 120mm x 120mm x 120mm http://store.3dprintingsystems.com/3D_Printers/UP_Mini_3D_Printer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 8August, 2013 Report Share Posted 8August, 2013 I've got a 3D printer, and have done enough CAD work to be dangerous... here's a little light switch cover I designed and printed to stop people turning off my security light! Whether or not your part is really suitable to 3D printing will depend on the small latches etc I think I see in the pic. Do you have any larger pics showing more detail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 8August, 2013 Report Share Posted 8August, 2013 Oh and that UP printer is ridiculously expensive! I built mine from a kit and it cost <$500. Mine has a bigger print volume (150x150x150) also. Cheers, Gavin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 8August, 2013 Report Share Posted 8August, 2013 You could market that light switch cover Gavin, good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 8August, 2013 Report Share Posted 8August, 2013 Happy to pay $100 for a new headlight washer - periscope type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 10August, 2013 Report Share Posted 10August, 2013 Got a part number handy Doish13? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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