Re: 3D printable stick grip
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:16 am
It is possible to make "structural" parts for some very, very weak value of "structural". And you need to do it the same way porcupines make love -- very, very carefully. 3D printed parts are layered, of course, and the adhesion between the layers is not as strong as the material in the other two directions, so the orientation of the print is important. You may want to glue or screw differently oriented parts together, to get the properties you want. Eventually, you will figure out what you need. For example, this is a gadget I made to mount stuff onto a C172 strut:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/taJt41K6LU8bMJ9u1
and here it is in use:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/IpL5CvpJZHe26b9q2
The key to success was to print the parts in the orientation you see, and use the 1/2" fiberglass rods (epoxied in on one side) to create these portions that cannot be easily printed.
It takes some practice and trial and error. I would not be afraid to make parts then break them to get a feel for how strong they are.
Good luck!
Ihab
https://photos.app.goo.gl/taJt41K6LU8bMJ9u1
and here it is in use:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/IpL5CvpJZHe26b9q2
The key to success was to print the parts in the orientation you see, and use the 1/2" fiberglass rods (epoxied in on one side) to create these portions that cannot be easily printed.
It takes some practice and trial and error. I would not be afraid to make parts then break them to get a feel for how strong they are.
Good luck!
Ihab