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3D Printed CAT XLS Bumper
I can't fully claim all the credit for this as it was printed by a company in Bristol for me, but it was my CAD model etc....
[IMG] The bumper on the left is the original. The repro bumper is on the right and needs some radii tweaks but it fits! What do you think. I just quickly offered it up to an XLS and it fits! Pictures to follow tomorrow. Regards, Nick Morgan. |
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strength
I think 3d printing is awesome and so many uses, but I am curious about the materials and if there strong enough for this sort of job?
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Hi,
The material is ABS P430 and this is the first off prototype to check against the real part and to validate the 3D model. I have got a few dims incorrect but the next version should be nearer the original part. Strength wise I will have to give it a go. A run outside with an XLS.... can't wait! I'd rather snap a 3d printed part rather than the almost rare T153 bumper. Regards, Nick. |
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I finally have fitted the first off 3D printed part and it fits like a glove...
After the fitment, I noticed that I had got some of the dimensions wrong and so I got out my digital vernier and checked some dimensions. Next was to model version 2 and this time include a logo. and from another angle: - I've also had a pro cat version made too (still to be fitted to a pro cat): - It's a shortened version of the CAT XLS bumper sharing the same fitment holes etc., so should fit first time. Now that I have had version 2 of the CAT XLS produced, I shall fit and run the version 1. I have tried bending the new part and it is surprisingly flexible (like the part it is to replace). Regards, T_2 Last edited by terminator_2; 14-10-2014 at 10:14 PM. |
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looking good!
Any chance of sharing the 3D data for the procat one? i can then look into getting a few printed on our machine or better still vac casted up at my work? |
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Robin_C,
I've sent you a pm. Regards, Nick. |
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Hi are you selling these please?
Jiffy
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More progress - I've fitted the procat version 1 bumper to a procat: -
Jiffy (- sorry for taking my time to reply), yes, we are trying to set this up. Eventually you will be able to get one. I was asked for some T079's for the Schumacher CAT's, CAT XL, CAT XLS by peakey: - I have had some T079's printed and I have finally got round to getting them fitted. This photo shows the 3D printed part fitted and the original (T079) part by the tyre Other shots: And: Regards, T_2 |
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Great work nick can't wait to get my hands on them.
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