Does anyone have a 3D printer that could help me out by printing a sample of some extruded track? I have a drawing good to go, just need to see a real world sample before I send the drawing to the tool maker. PM me if you can help!
There's a company called Shapeways in the Netherlands that can do 3D printing for you - my other half has used them for some prototyping. Upload your 3D Designs to 3D Print - Shapeways
Reading the tolerances their printer works to, I might be better off getting the tooling company to come up with a die instead. It'll probably be cheaper
There are literally 1000's of 3d printers already located here in the uk, all you need to do is send an email in to a few of the main resellers, state that it's a relatively small one off job and ask if they'd put you in touch with a couple of their clients. The guys selling the systems like to pass stuff on to the buyers as it keeps interest there and helps them prove ROI Try these guys - Xerika UK Distributor of the botObjects ProDesk3D
It's 33mm along the x, 30mm along the y, 100mm along the z would be perfect. It will look a little like this...
Theres a pop in 3d printer shop on Clerkenwell in London I noted. It makes stuff you design. iMakr Store - The World's largest 3D Printing Store
