3D printed no-holes fire extinguisher bracket
November 24th, 2020, 06:21 PM
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3D printed no-holes fire extinguisher bracket
I made this bracket with my 3D printer. I have one in my Cutlass and just made one for my GTO. The fire extinguisher is a halon style unit and is large, so mounting it most anywhere else inside the cabin was impractical.
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The top bracket slips into the factory channel bracket that holds the front of the rear seat in place. A bolt goes thru the bracket and holds it in place. No holes!
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The top bracket slips into the factory channel bracket that holds the front of the rear seat in place. A bolt goes thru the bracket and holds it in place. No holes!
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November 25th, 2020, 05:41 AM
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November 25th, 2020, 07:43 AM
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It depends on several factors, mostly by the type of filament and the amount of infill. For these brackets, I used PETG filament, which is the type of plastic that is used to make 2 liter pop bottles. Plus, it's infused with carbon fiber. I also used 75% infill. They're more than strong enough for this application.
I recently ran across a filament that is suitable for use in automotive applications, including some use under the hood. It is very strong and more heat resistant. I haven't tried it yet, though.
I recently ran across a filament that is suitable for use in automotive applications, including some use under the hood. It is very strong and more heat resistant. I haven't tried it yet, though.
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November 25th, 2020, 09:56 AM
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May I ask what that filament is and where I may get some? Any recommended bed and hot end temp settings?
November 25th, 2020, 11:54 AM
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November 25th, 2020, 02:20 PM
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The filament is called Apollo X. I inquired about using it under the hood, and they responded that they didn't recommend it. Here's a link: Apollo X on Amazon
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