3D technology allows electromechanics to manufacture spare parts and prototypes directly in the workshop. A clear example: creating a custom bracket for a sensor on an industrial machine that is no longer manufactured. This saves time and money by avoiding orders to external suppliers.
Essential software and technical workflow 🛠️
To get started, you need CAD software like Fusion 360 or FreeCAD to design the part. Then, a slicer like Cura or PrusaSlicer prepares the file for the printer. The process is simple: you measure the broken component, model it in 3D, and print it in materials like PLA or PETG. This allows you to repair electrical and mechanical systems with parts that fit exactly as needed.
Goodbye to lost parts in the workshop drawer 🎯
You will finally be able to stop cursing that manufacturer who stopped producing a part ten years ago. Now, instead of rummaging through rusty screws or calling three suppliers without success, you turn on the printer. Sure, the first attempt will be crooked and you'll have to adjust tolerances, but it's better than explaining to your boss that the machine stopped because of a two-euro plastic part.