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Re: Experience with 3D Printed Gears

While we did not print gears we did print brackets for limit switches this year which held up really well in the ABS. BUT...

After build season we invested in some carbon fiber filament that we are testing with now to determine its viability in terms of strength and cost vs. the ABS/PLA. Will let you know how it turns out
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