Hi Ian. I first had new cabinet pulls made. That worked out well, so when I had two good gear boxes with three broken covers (the plates on the top and bottom of the gear box), I had those printed, too. So far they seem to be holding up well.
I agree that 3-D printing will become a very helpful tool with items that aren’t too complicated. With multiple compound curves it requires a very sophisticated 3-D scanner that drives the cost up a lot, especially for small numbers.
I understand that 3-D printing can also be done with a variety of different metals, but haven’t had a need to try that yet. Materials can add significantly to the cost as well.
Kent Robertson
S/V Kristy
SM 243
On Nov 1, 2019, at 8:48 AM, ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@...> <ianjudyjenkins@...> wrote:
Hi Kent,
Which parts did you have made ? 3-D printing could play a huge role in replacing parts that are no longer in production.
Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Greece
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of karkauai via Groups.Io <karkauai@...> Sent: 01 November 2019 00:33 To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Leroy Somer Spare parts
I had some made by 3D printing in nylon that seem to be holding up. Contact Ronan at Pro 3D Printing Services +1 (410) 831-5891
On Oct 30, 2019, at 4:16 PM, Elja Röllinghoff Balu SM 222 <Bijorka@...> wrote:
He paul , We ordert new gaerboxes in Italy and install one new . It was not expencive Only the leroy somer motor you ca order it only by amel It was not possoble to order the motor by leroy somer
When you intrested i will lock tomorow for some fotos and mre details
