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Anyone who owns a desktop 3D printer knows that sometimes you need to replace some of the components to optimize performance.  In many cases you can simply 3D print a replacement part with your 3D printer which is an incredibly rewarding process of self sufficiency but when it is a critical component that stops the 3D printer from functioning properly it can quickly become frustrating dead end.  <\/p>\n

\"Shapeways<\/a> <\/p>\n

Shapeways community member Schlem<\/a> discovered the extruder gears<\/a> that came with his Printbot Kit<\/a> were warped and his 3D printer was not functioning properly.  Of course a non functioning 3D printer can not 3D print repair parts so he used Shapeways to 3D print his replacement parts in laser sintered Nylon<\/a>.  By using Shapeways to 3D print the parts for his 3D printer he now has a more durable, higher resolution part that will make his desktop 3D printer more accurate and reliable.<\/p>\n

He also made it possible to make the 3D printer even more awesome by designing the Skulltruder<\/a>, adding a little gothic bling to what is essentially an engineering project.<\/p>\n

\"3D<\/a><\/p>\n

If you have any 3D parts to share on Shapeways, be sure to tag them ‘3D Printer<\/a><\/strong>‘ and the type of 3D printer they are for so others can easily find them and repair their 3D printer too. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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