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  1. StuSmith

    Best plastic for this application, and possible pointing toward suitable specialist/consultant

    Yes, I am looking at PA6 GF. It has the benefit that it can be SLS printed. I will be SLS printing several prototypes with it with a view to seeing if it could provide an alternative to injection moulding (it is price competitive for this application). I've had some regular PA6 SLS prints...
  2. StuSmith

    Best plastic for this application, and possible pointing toward suitable specialist/consultant

    Thanks. Why do it the way I did it ? Well.. I'm an electronic engineer who has spent the last 20 years in IT. I haven't a clue about any of this and am just mucking in and learning as I go. 4 months of home 3d printing, teaching myself CAD and fitting that all around the electronics and...
  3. StuSmith

    Best plastic for this application, and possible pointing toward suitable specialist/consultant

    Hi guys, My first post here. I am currently designing a new product which I plan to injection mould. You can see renders and prototypes (3d printed) here: www.rocksolid-tech.com The parts surround brushless electric motors which move the axes. Usually these 'gimbals' use carbon fibre parts...
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