Re: Modern Parts for an Old Favorite (483)?

RedCarGo Wrote:
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> Good point about a display piece versus an
> operational part. However 3Dprinting the part is
> still a usefulapproach. 3Dprinting a "plastic"
> part first is a very good way of checking form,
> fit and possibly function before investing in
> manufacturing something more expensive. And when
> you do decide to make a metal part, most and maybe
> all of your previous efforts can be reused. The
> CAD solid model is still valid in most respects
> and you can find suppliers who will print the part
> in a variety of metals. Or with the appropriate
> manufacturability adjustments to your CAD model
> you can use it to generate the code for CNC
> milling.
>
> Phil


All very good points. I can see how creating a cheap 3D-printed part first can save a bunch of frustration and expense that would come from having to remake manufactured parts because of issues with the specs.