We have printed the parts with XT-CF20 on an Ultimaker Original Plus with a 0.8 Nozzle and 100% infill.Print slow (35mm/s) to get good layer bonding.The glue is a really nasty stuff, so we have invented a new glue distribution system. You need a 2k polyurethane glue syringe with a mixing nozzle. After printing the parts you stack them together with all the tubes and push the glue through the inlets between the tubes and the 3D printed parts. The runner system will guide the glue automatically to the right places.Cad files can be found here: https://grabcad.com/library/xt-cf20-bike-3d-printed-bicycle-1
Technical
-Frame tubes
-bottom bracket
-bottom bracket housing
-pedals
-crankshaft
-Wheels
-Headset
-fork
-chain
-sprocket
-M6 screw + nur for the seat clemp
-adhesive
-Handlebar (If you don't print it)
-These are the tube sizes that you need for this design:
-Head tube: D=36 d=34 L=180
-Seat tube: D=28.6 d=27 L=651
-Top tube: D=31.8 d=30.2 L=527
-Down tube: D=35 d=33,4 L=627
-Seat stays: D=16 d=14.4 L=581
-Chain stays: D=19 d=17.4 L=365
Hi imaginables,
Yes, it takes quite a bit with a o.4mm nozzle, that's why we've been using a 0.8mm nozzle.
We've printed the parts with 0.27mm layer height and retractions set to on (4.5mm, 45mm/s).
All the parts are designed in a way that you don't need support in the slicer.
Please let us know how your prints are going!
Best,
Stephan
imaginables
almost 9 years
also do you recommend enabling retraction? with colorfab XT-CF20?
imaginables
almost 9 years
been meaning to print this for a long time now. I finally got my steel nozzle for my UM2.
What resolution do you recommend I slice the files at?
I notice the files are designed in a certain way with what looks like the best orientation to print with integrated supports already in the files.
Are all the files able to print as it is? support free?
they are quite long prints at 0.2mm resolution at 100% infill
lmig
over 9 years
Why? Why? Why?
Scipione205
over 9 years
Hi, what about the frame tubes? Alluminum or stainless steel tubes?
colorFabb
over 9 years
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="/users/david--2" class="mentioned-user">@david</a> Yes we've used 3.4mm perimater lines and 100% Infill.</p><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="/users/rob-s-3d" class="mentioned-user">@robs_3D</a> You'll need 3 to 4 750g spools XT-CF20 to print the bike frame parts.</p>
robs_3D
over 9 years
<p>How much filament do you need to 3d print this bike, include support material?</p>
david1
over 9 years
<p>the shell thickness appears to be 3.2 mm (4 x 0.8 mm)... correct ?</p>
colorFabb
over 9 years
<p>We did a FEM study with the current DIN EN ISO standard and it holds theoretically.</p>
UltiArjan
over 9 years
<p>Very cool ! but I wonder how safe it is ... did you do any strength tests ?</p>
colorFabb
over 9 years
<p>Mostly 0.27mm, since these are big parts to print.</p>
david1
over 9 years
<p>Great !<br>Any informations about the layer height ?</p><p>David.</p>