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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Fiberglass mag cowl
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<blockquote data-quote="Oldhaven" data-source="post: 63035" data-attributes="member: 2879"><p>I could model it in CAD and get it done, since I have access to an SLS machine, but the cost would be prohibitive. For structurally sound and temperature safe parts from 3D printing, the material and machine time cost is pretty high for a one off part that big, though the mag cowl is the perfect application for it. Someday, maybe not too far off, this will be relatively common, but we are not quite there yet. If someone was willing to invest in a high end 3D printer and go into the repro parts business in a very big way, they would likely do well. The parts can be painted or plated and look right. The weight savings for racing parts are pretty amazing too. Some big pockets racing companies are doing this now.</p><p></p><p>Ron.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oldhaven, post: 63035, member: 2879"] I could model it in CAD and get it done, since I have access to an SLS machine, but the cost would be prohibitive. For structurally sound and temperature safe parts from 3D printing, the material and machine time cost is pretty high for a one off part that big, though the mag cowl is the perfect application for it. Someday, maybe not too far off, this will be relatively common, but we are not quite there yet. If someone was willing to invest in a high end 3D printer and go into the repro parts business in a very big way, they would likely do well. The parts can be painted or plated and look right. The weight savings for racing parts are pretty amazing too. Some big pockets racing companies are doing this now. Ron. [/QUOTE]
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