Raaven1990
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I’m experimenting with a 3D printed clamp, grips, and shroud over a bare aluminum tube. I haven’t seen anyone try this before, so I really question the integrity when a blade is added in.
I’m planning on using glue to secure the parts. Retention screws could put a bit of stress on the plastic, I imagineI think your attachment method will be the weakest thing. 3d parts at that size and dimensions are pretty strong, but the surface area of attachment is often the weak point. Having said that, you should be just fine.
Thank youTwo quick thoughts:
When printing, be sure to orient your prints so that they will not delaminate at their stress points. This might mean more supports in unsightly areas.
I like to use JB Weld for attaching plastic to metal.
Good luck
That looks so sick! I think if the blade depth is deep enough, you can add retention screws just below the emitterThis is a polished aluminum tube with all 3d printed parts I designed for my Halloween Vader display. Although it is a static display the parts are sturdy. I would think your biggest challenge would be how the blade is retained.View attachment 1800443
This is a polished aluminum tube with all 3d printed parts I designed for my Halloween Vader display. Although it is a static display the parts are sturdy. I would think your biggest challenge would be how the blade is retained.View attachment 1800443
What about filaments like PETG? Or are the layer lines always the stress points for all of them?Even if ABS, the parts are not going to be that strong. If you start grabbing of dueling, they are going to break.
Consider printing and processing the 3D prints to as perfect as you can get, then mold them and cast them in black out of something like TASK 16 rubber.
Even Pet G.What about filaments like PETG? Or are the layer lines always the stress points for all of them?