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krazykuda said
A paper drawing is what's needed to make a tool or machine a part from...

If you have a 3D model, you can 3D print a part straight from the model without any machining or tooling necessary...

Plus 3D printing can make some details that are impossible to machine... Say a hollow sphere... You can't machine a hollow sphere in one piece, but theoretically you can 3D print one...

I was thinking 3D print but Dana doesn't think a 3D printed one will hold up. But a CAD or soldiworks drawing might be useful in making a die for injection molding.

Dana has the measurement details. This is what we want to get made. You may recognize it.