I think the tallest part is about 3 1/4 inches, and the largest by area is the base, which is about 3" X 4 1/4". All the parts were designed to print without support material. The cylinder, valves...
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I think the tallest part is about 3 1/4 inches, and the largest by area is the base, which is about 3" X 4 1/4". All the parts were designed to print without support material. The cylinder, valves...
Hi Matt,
The cylinder block was printed in one piece (not counting the caps). I attached a zip of the files. Sorry it is so disorganized. I designed it in FreeCAD, so you can open the design...
That would be cool. I saw this article showing basically the same components as a typical Reprap, but using a modified Tig welder:
http://hackaday.com/2013/12/07/a-rostock-welding-3d-printer/
I agree! It has been quite an education learning how to work with ABS. I am looking forward to learning new materials. It certainly seems plausible that it would work on steam.
To clarify some...
You totally missed the point in this project. This was intended to be a fit-check of the parts before machining out of metal. Further, it was used as an educational aid to show my son how steam...