I'm 3D Printing a set of Dash Panels with Gauges
Two steps forward and one step back today. I did some touch up work on the model but decided to hold off on the glove box area until I was able to get some working pieces printed, so I don't have to go back and fix things if there needs to be an adjustment. I did attempt to print the first piece of the cluster, but the print failed due to warping. I did what I could to keep the enclosure temperature high, but the warping occurred anyway. But I did come away with something that I can at least use to test if my model is fitting in the physical hole in the dash, and if the mounting holes are lining up. It does fit, and they do line up, so that's awesome. Now its just down to fine tuning the printing for success. I may add a small temperature controlled heater inside it...and I may turn down the print temperature some, as the hotter you print, the more prone to warping. I also need to look at possibly printing it on its side.
As far as the test piece goes, ignore the wonky shape of the silver part...you're seeing all internal structure, and I have no idea why my software chose that lol.
Two steps forward and one step back today. I did some touch up work on the model but decided to hold off on the glove box area until I was able to get some working pieces printed, so I don't have to go back and fix things if there needs to be an adjustment. I did attempt to print the first piece of the cluster, but the print failed due to warping. I did what I could to keep the enclosure temperature high, but the warping occurred anyway. But I did come away with something that I can at least use to test if my model is fitting in the physical hole in the dash, and if the mounting holes are lining up. It does fit, and they do line up, so that's awesome. Now its just down to fine tuning the printing for success. I may add a small temperature controlled heater inside it...and I may turn down the print temperature some, as the hotter you print, the more prone to warping. I also need to look at possibly printing it on its side.
As far as the test piece goes, ignore the wonky shape of the silver part...you're seeing all internal structure, and I have no idea why my software chose that lol.