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I wonder if you can 3d print a rubber tire shape someday. You might be able to engineer a shape that might be hard to make otherwise and solve some of the issue
by coldcode 11y ago
I wonder if you can 3d print a rubber tire shape someday. You might be able to engineer a shape that might be hard to make otherwise and solve some of the issues not having air.
- burger_moon 11y agoI'd be interested to know how well layers of 3d printing holds up to that much rotational mass, lateral forces, and vibration at freeway speeds. I have my doubts at this point of its feasibility.
- ajcarpy2005 11y agoA 3D printer could be used to create the mold for the rubber perhaps.
- TheLoneWolfling 11y agoYou can easily do a lost-wax process with a 3D printer. (Although getting the precision may be difficult.)
- Sodel 11y agoSome folks have already moved on to a lost PLA casting process. I've seen some pretty decent results. http://3dtopo.com/lostPLA/ http://3dtopo.com/lostPLA/
- TD-Linux 11y agoNinjaFlex is a new type of material that some people are printing for rubber-like things, including little toy tires. Don't think it's ready for a car yet, but it's fun to play with.