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Decentralised Manufacturing: 3D Printed Cases

A project log for Tick Tock Timer

The Tick Tock Timer is a School Bell timer packed with features

jasper-parkerJasper parker 11/07/2016 at 04:250 Comments

So the question I have been asking myself for a few months now is "should I switch to injection molding for the case?"

I'm still 3D printing all of the Tick Tock Timer case and I am able to produce around 30 good quality prints per month using 2x 3D printers and the cost per case is currently around $3.50 AUD each.

I could probably switch to injection moulding within the next few months however a part of me wants see how far I can push Decentralised Manufacturing, so for the time being I will continue 3D printing cases.

On a side note my Polysmooth 3D print finishing system should arrive by the end of he year (kickstarter campaign from early this year) which should add a whole new level of shine and smoothness to the surface of the enclosures!


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