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=Introduction=
There is great potential for usable, one-material wheels: dollies, rolling tables, carts - anything that already has small rubber wheels.
The advantage is significant: while typical rubber wheels get flats - solid wheels do not.
=Economics=
*100 lb casters are cheap, $2.50. Still, that is a product. If the minimum allowable value per printer hour is 10 cents per hour, this certaily fits as a 4 hour or so print, see [[3D Printer Value Per Printer Hour]].
=Types of Wheels=
There are several types of wheels that lend themselves to printing in rubber and plastic:
There are several types of wheels that lend themselves to printing in rubber and plastic:


#[[3D Printed Skateboard Wheels]]
#[[3D Printed Skateboard Wheels]]
#[[Puncture-proof Wheels]] - ones with
#[[Puncture-proof Wheels]] - for cars and vehicles
 
=Links=
#[[3D Printed Rubber Tires]]
#[[3D Printed Airless Wheels]]

Latest revision as of 14:39, 11 May 2020

Introduction

There is great potential for usable, one-material wheels: dollies, rolling tables, carts - anything that already has small rubber wheels.

The advantage is significant: while typical rubber wheels get flats - solid wheels do not.

Economics

  • 100 lb casters are cheap, $2.50. Still, that is a product. If the minimum allowable value per printer hour is 10 cents per hour, this certaily fits as a 4 hour or so print, see 3D Printer Value Per Printer Hour.

Types of Wheels

There are several types of wheels that lend themselves to printing in rubber and plastic:

  1. 3D Printed Skateboard Wheels
  2. Puncture-proof Wheels - for cars and vehicles

Links

  1. 3D Printed Rubber Tires
  2. 3D Printed Airless Wheels