3D printing a new battery compartment?

Underi · August 31, 2018

Hey. I have a used vape that has a very badly damaged battery compartment. I thought about 3d printing a new one by using my school's 3D printer. My teacher told me to make an AutoCAD model out of it, but I've only ever made 2D sketches with AutoCAD. Is it hard to learn 3D modelling with it? The replacement part itself isn't too complex. Another thing I'm also wondering is if I can just cut corners with making screw holes, will the printer make proper holes or should I go the safe way by drilling them myself?

wojtepanik · August 31, 2018

it wouldn't make propper holes. you will have to drill and put metal intserts, the best way to do that

Grifterguru · September 3, 2018

Nylon screws are good to use with plastic components/parts where plastic is mounting to plastic, but that rather relies on being able to tap the plastic (Use a tap to create a thread) first.