Hi Guys, i need some help and advice here, i've got a set of wheels which have a circular nut cover as shown in the picture. once this is put on, a 50mm odd dia nut goes down the thread to cover the middle, giving the final appearance as shown, Now my problem is i have been looking for 2 more of these nut covers for the last 2 years with no result. So i am wondering that maybe i need to think outside the box, would it therefor be possible to make a mould using one of them in order to "cast" another 2. They have no structural use so i'm thinking why not. Only trouble is when i last did anything similar it was 35 years ago at college. So can some people give me some advice/options, I know its just 2 little pieces and the cost would probably be more than the rims are worth, so im not looking to outsource it, it needs to be something I can do, i'm no idiot and spent 20 years being a Mech design Enginer so i'm sure i could cope.

 

One of my thoughts was using one of those new 3D printer for home use, i know i used them at work 10-15 years ago when they first came out, but that was on a industrial scale When the client would authorise thousands just for a hand held steriolyth rather than Drawings.

 

So any body got some ideas.

 

Rich

So are you talking about the whole red nut and the badge?

I think he's looking for the metal centre ring as in the first two pics, Funky will usually pop up with a link to the exact bits you want, just give him a bit of time, he's great at this sort of thing:thumbup1:

Yep its the aluminium ring ONLY i'm after, i was short of a couple of the red nuts and funky put me on to some in japan, Brill!, however i've looked through all the japan sites and this ring does not appear any where, so thats why i'm looking for an alternative method... could be fun!!

 

Rich

I recon you could 3d print that but you would have to spend some time with the old filler and sand paper to get it smooth.

Do you have access to a 3d CAD system? If not if you send me one ill model it up for you and our cnc guys might be able to machine it for you.

Ian thats an offer way beyond my expectation, if you're sure.. pm me your address.

 

Many Many Thanks...

 

Rich

No worries mate if I can't get them machined then at least you will have a 3d model to go get it printed.

Nice one Ian :thumbup1:

Fair play Ian:thumbup: Have some "REP" for being a Top Bloke

 

 

It's times like this when I've got to say....

 

I LOVE THIS FREAKING CLUB!!!

I like to help when I can guys

I like to help when I can guys

 

And that's what's so good about this club, so many helpful people:clap:

Awaiting Dimensions

 

Do you know what the irony is of this whole situation is, While at TTP I was a Design Engineer. Responsible for bringing 3D solid modelling and all that it encompasses into TTP 10 -15 years ago, and Designed many products in 3D for Dymo, Black and Decker, Miat to name a few. If i was still there i would do this as easy as you are Ian, and thats why i appreciate this as i know what it entails.

 

I'll get the part to you asap.

 

rich

 

Thanks again.

No worries Rich.