[GreenKeys] 3D printed platen for M14 tape printer

[Nick]

3D printing is an amazing technology. And the printers are affordable now for average Joe. You have to go through a little learn curve to understand the machine and software - after that, you can create or recreate that particular piece you need. But how often do you really have use for one of these printers. I decided not to go that route because there are quite a few 3D printing services now on the Internet. There is a local service here in Atlanta  (GA Tech students) they develop a new and easy-to-use software - you do your own design online and click enter. Make sure you have your credit card ready - but it is definitely affordable. I have to look for that website again.
Nick  -  N0NCQ



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-------- Original message --------
From: Sam Stinson <samstinson at gmail.com>
Date: 9/17/17 12:03 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: greenkeys at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [GreenKeys] 3D printed platen for M14 tape printer

The old platen on our M14 tape printer was incredibly hard and brittle, so we 3D printed a replacement. The material used is a nylon-elastomer blend. It's very strong and tough, but perhaps a bit too hard, as the type is still cutting a bit into the paper and ribbon.
We have some softer material to try and i think it should turn out well, will test it in the next week or so.


[cid:15422019-3016-4f30-b9f2-7bdd16350dfb at namprd22.prod.outlook.com]

[cid:2c954543-b960-4681-b776-b0c3d6ad1783 at namprd22.prod.outlook.com]


We also 3D printed a paper tape holder as the original was missing.

[cid:c9b65afd-359f-40ce-8183-7e66b4f93d1c at namprd22.prod.outlook.com]


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