3d printed aircraft

[Geoff_H]

Did anybody see the recent article going around about the 3D printed aircraft. parts of my designed aircraft will have printed parts in load bearing areas. Has anybody on this site made load bearing parts for aircraft? If so what experiences have you had? 

 

 

[pmccarthy]

There have been good articles on this topic in the EAA Sport Aviation magazine within the last year.

 

 

[Geoff_H]

Yes I noted them too.  They are making non loaded items, and devices.  I am modifying a 3d printer to print nylon that is strongly bonded.  Having heaps of problems but am getting there, nozzle wear is the next problem I have to solve.  

 

 

[Jabiru7252]

We have a number of 3D printers at work, some quite large and expensive. I do find it weird that folks will spend 4 hours getting something printed when the same part can be made in the machine shop in 30 minutes and do exactly the same job, especially when material and weight are not an issue. Perhaps the sound of the printer running is the key? It is quite musical.