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Re: pic: 4 inch 3D printed wheel

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Originally Posted by steelerborn View Post
The wheel is ABS plastic.
It is much stronger than I anticipated it would be, but I doubt we will use it on a bot...

This wheel is about 1/4 of the weight of its AM equivalent. I have another style that is a bit beefier and is about 1/2 the weight of the AM equivalent. But I don't see a problem throwing some tread on this thing and giving it to the kids to try out. If it holds up then I will be very impressed.
Just remember, choosing the proper application makes all the difference.

I could see something like this being used to save weight that an aluminum wheel would be overkill for. Think outside the box a little.
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