3D Printed CAT XLS Bumper

[terminator_2]

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.

[TARTMAN]

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?

[terminator_2]

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.

[terminator_2]

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

[robin_c]

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?

[terminator_2]

Robin_C,

I've sent you a pm.

Regards,

Nick.

[jiffy]

Hi are you selling these please?

Jiffy

[terminator_2]

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

[Peakey]

Great work nick can't wait to get my hands on them.