pic: 1156 3D Printed Wheel

[MichaelBick]

Originally Posted by ttldomination

Are there any other teams that can speak to using ABS plastic to print off wheels in respect to their durability?

Thanks,
- Sunny G.

207 used ABS printed wheels in 2012 and 2011. In 2012 at championships they drove off the bridge, and their wheels did not break.

[Botwoon]

Originally Posted by MICHAELABICK

207 used ABS printed wheels in 2012 and 2011. In 2012 at championships they drove off the bridge, and their wheels did not break.

We actually made a few sets for 2010 that didn't see much use. Those were reinforced with aluminum rings as they had a much greater diameter (8" and I think 10") than the ones we used this year and last year (4" and 5", respectively). We tap 10-24 threads directly into the wheels.

But anyway, here's a picture of the moment in question.