I've just handled three printed plastic propeller blades.

One just as it came from the printer, the other wrapped in carbon
fiber and the third nickel plated.



On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 12:03 PM, Roger Robertson
<rrrob3572@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Charlie,
> Some of the new laser printers use a powdered metal to print the part.
> Anything from plastic to titanium.  Neat idea for a limited supply parts
> store and the prices aren't as bad as you think.
> Roger Robertson
>
> On 5/5/2011 1:53 PM, Charlie England wrote:
>
> I'm excited to see all the activity on the accessory cover/adapter plate, &
> don't want to divert any attention. But Ed's post several days ago
> describing how he made his intake manifold triggered a thought that might
> need to go on the shelf for next action.
>
> The original idea that started all this was an intake manifold. My intent is
> to use a very simple manifold similar to Tracy's Otter manifold, but for
> those who need a more complex layout, what about this:  If Jarrett, or
> anyone else on here, has access to one of the new '3D printers', doing a
> manifold should be a piece of cake for anyone with CAD skills (it ain't
> me...). Apparently, there are 3D printers that can use all manner of
> materials now. I wonder if you could 'grow' an aluminum or other
> light/strong/chemical resistant manifold directly in the printer. Something
> similar to the plastic coiled tube manifolds on new V8's comes to mind.
>
> OK, back under my rock....
>
> Charlie
>