Author: TheThinker

  • Saving money by 3D printing parts

    Saving money by 3D printing parts

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    We recently purchased around 100 of these parts storage bins to start our small parts store. They cost $1.96/pc…however, the individual divders cost between $0.80 – $1.00/pc online (usually in packs of 24). Each unit has 7 divider slots, but typically you would only use 2-4 dividers per bin. It would cost us between $160…

  • Layered Vinyl Sign

    Layered Vinyl Sign

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    After a little bit of practice with the vinyl cutter we received a request to make a couple of car magnets. The customer sent us their business card design. We then drafted several designs based on the original for how it could look as a car magnet. I then focused on the most complex elements…

  • 3D printing station

    3D printing station

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    We are currently using an AnyCubic Mega X and Vyper. They compliment each other nicely with opposing reel locations allowing them to overhang. If anyone is interested we also have an AnyCubic Kobra Go kit that requires assembly. And it could be a one or two session project! The Mega X is currently set up…