/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>1628536
>What are some practical uses for 3dprinting?
The most common use for it at my dayjob is to print dummy versions of machined parts to make sure that the CAD model for the part that will need to be machined will fit and function as intended. Any corrections can be marked on the printed dummy using a sharpy and easily corrected with a band saw, rasp, or file and check for fit again. Once the dummy is confirmed for the intended use the corrections are added to the CAD model. We may or may not print a second dummy for another fit check.
This prevents us from having a machined part have to go back to the machine shop a second time for rework.

We've also used it to make jigs, fixtures, casting molds, cross-section display models, meeting visual aids, and other end-use or proof-of-concept applications where the part wouldn't have been cost-effective to produce in small numbers through any other method.
>>1628540
>some guy claim to make toys that people buy.
Present. Printing is only a third of the material cost of the product, but it's a significant cost/labor savings while also providing flexibility in customization of the product. My print quality isn't going to be great at 300 microns, but if I didn't reduce total print time I wouldn't be able to offer my product at a price point that is reasonable for something relevant to Nerf.

Most of my labor hours go into producing the hardware to put them together, and assembly/packaging of the orders.

>>1628536
>What are some practical uses for 3dprinting?
The most common use for it at my dayjob is to print dummy versions of machined parts to make sure that the CAD model for the part that will need to be machined will fit and function as intended. Any corrections can be marked on the printed dummy using a sharpy and easily corrected with a band saw, rasp, or file and check for fit again. Once the dummy is confirmed for the intended use the corrections are added to the CAD model. We may or may not print a second dummy for another fit check.
This prevents us from having a machined part have to go back to the machine shop a second time for rework.

We've also used it to make jigs, fixtures, casting molds, cross-section display models, meeting visual aids, and other end-use or proof-of-concept applications where the part wouldn't have been cost-effective to produce in small numbers through any other method.
>>1628540
>some guy claim to make toys that people buy.
Present. Printing is only a third of the material cost of the product, but it's a significant cost and labor savings while also providing flexibility in customization of the product. My print quality isn't going to be great at 300 microns, but if I did reduce total print time I wouldn't be able to offer my product at a price point that is reasonable for the hobby it is intended to be sold in.

Most of my labor hours go into producing the hardware to put them together, and assembly/packaging of the orders.