3D Printed Car Parts

More and more people are toying with 3D printing for car parts. If you've printed any parts for your car, please post some articles in this section describing how you did it. Whether if was for your DSM or not. With more and more OEM DSM parts becoming obsolete (no longer produced) 3D printing will become a popular option in this community.

Here are some resources I found to give people more info on getting started with 3D printing car parts.

7 Best 3D Printers for Automotive Cars & Motorcycle Parts

3D printing has accelerated the growth of many industries in the world today. The automotive industry, in particular, has benefitted the most since the inception of additive manufacturing. The prototyping life cycle has been shortened significantly. Rapid prototyping is now possible since people...

3dprinterly.com

3D printing car parts: all you need to know – 3D Solved

3dsolved.com

The Free Beginner's Guide - 3D Printing Industry

3dprintingindustry.com

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[miliman13]

Wow what an amazing thread so many skilled designers, imagine if more of these STLs were actually shared amongst community members. The STL file only thread is much smaller than this one.

 

[thuddor]

Wow what an amazing thread so many skilled designers, imagine if more of these STLs were actually shared amongst community members. The STL file only thread is much smaller than this one.

It was my idea to create a thread like that, in order to get a collection for the community, because some parts are not available anymore. I hope the 3D printing files thread will get bigger and bigger.

 

[NWHTanK]

What machines is every one using and fillements? Last winter I got the Qudi plus 4 and playing with different fillements, and learing fusion 360. Currently upgrading the SSR, rear fan and heated blower fan case.

 

[AgntorangeDSM]

What machines is every one using and fillements? Last winter I got the Qudi plus 4 and playing with different fillements, and learing fusion 360. Currently upgrading the SSR, rear fan and heated blower fan case.

I use 2 Prusa MK4S units and a MK3S+
My go to filament is Atomic or 3DFuel

 

[TheBrownMike]

Creality K1C and either their filament or Overture

 

[cyclops755]

Oh how i wish someone would design a 3d model for the 2g spyder driver side door panel bezel where power windows/lock buttons are located. Impossible to find one without broken supports.

I actually have a 3d scan of a good bezel for this, I've just never gotten around to processing it into a model

 

[AgntorangeDSM]

I actually have a 3d scan of a good bezel for this, I've just never gotten around to processing it into a model

That's where I'm stuck, what to do with scanned data. Lol I have scans but no real idea what to do with them. I presume somehow import them into f360

 

[cyclops755]

That's where I'm stuck, what to do with scanned data. Lol I have scans but no real idea what to do with them. I presume somehow import them into f360

I can probably help you with that. Depending on what your scan output is, if it's a point-cloud first thing generally is refine the cloud into a mesh, and then "thicken" that mesh into a solid. I haven't used F360, but I have used Solidworks and Solid edge.

 

[NWHTanK]

This stuff is brutal to learn if you haven't done it before but just keep pushing. Here 8s a little part sample that I'm doing. Scan the part , moved it to fusion 360 and moving it.

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[NWHTanK]

In fusion you build off of a build plane or

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planes . The problem with that , is that the radio area has a lot curves and angles to match the center console. So what I did was use the center line and build up and branch out and connect the dots.

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[NWHTanK]

Some design changes

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[cyclops755]

Small project I've been working on lately. Just put it on the printer, hopefully it works. Need to get a scanner to really start rolling on car parts.

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Ohhhh man the community SERIOUSLY needs this! Great job taking the initiativ here.

 

[NWHTanK]

Phht that's the easy part for a newbie like me . This is the hard part

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[DreamChaser7]

I would like a 1g version putting pods in place of the lower DIN section myself

 

[92AWDHX40]

Ditto here.

 

[NWHTanK]

I would like a 1g version putting pods in place of the lower DIN section myself

Well i could probably make one but I would need a part to scan , I only have 2g stuff.

Well i got the radio area designed, waiting on print to check fitment so I can proceed further.

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[BoostedBeaver]

For those printing precise parts, I have found the tool in the below link to be very useful to calibrate your filament to get as close to the dimensions you request. It requires some measuring and the use of an excel calculator (instructions and tools are included) and worth every bit of the 8 bucks they are currently asking. I am in no way affiliated with these folks, just thought it may help others to get their calibrations dialed in if needed.

Califlower Purchase link

 

[NWHTanK]

Still not happy but definitely heading in the right direction.

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[NWHTanK]

Fusion 360 just got a update, and one of them is surface textures.

 

[NWHTanK]

Another prototype. This one using a pleather glued and stretched on with super 77 adhesive.

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[NWHTanK]

Now the thing is that I've noticed with 3d prints is their ability to be hydroscopic, they draw in moisture from the the air. So with that being said if you immediately apply a chemical, say a resin or a glue it will help with applying like fabric, to bond to a 3d printed part. So if your doing this do it after the part come out of print or dry the part in your printer or what ever later.

 

[NWHTanK]

Latest but not complete double drink holder with optional holes for 16mm round switches.

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[97GSTProjectv2]

Latest but not complete double drink holder with optional holes for 16mm round switches.

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That's bad ass!!! I'm definitely looking forward to see how that turns out!! Are you willing to share the file?!

 

[Deebeaux]

Latest but not complete double drink holder with optional holes for 16mm round switches.

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This looks great! What material and printer (nvm: I didn't read far enough back, saw you're on the QIDI Plus4!) are you using?

Also, killer work on the center gauge setup as well. The pleather wrap looks killer!

 

[Ludachris]

Latest but not complete double drink holder with optional holes for 16mm round switches.

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That looks great. Nice job!