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*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]]. | *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]] - | #[[Puncture-proof Wheels]] - for cars and vehicles | ||
=Links= | =Links= | ||
#[[3D Printed Rubber Tires]] | #[[3D Printed Rubber Tires]] | ||
#[[3D Printed Airless Wheels]] | #[[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:
- 3D Printed Skateboard Wheels
- Puncture-proof Wheels - for cars and vehicles