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Sam Logan
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Hi Everyone,

 

I am looking at printing a AR3 arm. I am wanting to print it so the initial investment is a bit lower and if I find that I am using it, I will then get the aluminium kits. What I am wanting to know is what the strength limitations are if you print the arms? Does using more exotic filaments such as CF impregnated nylons help?

 

Kind Regards,

Sam



   
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Chris Annin
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I've had several people reporting good results with carbon fiber filament. Im not sure what payloads people have achieved with these filaments. I have lifted 25oz. with my 3D printed arm but I never pushed the limits as I didnt want to break anything but I believe it can lift a bit more than that.



   
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Sam Logan
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@chris-annin Hi Chris, thanks for that. I will give it ago and start buying all the parts I need. I see people have been commenting on using something like the Odrives. Has anyone successfully used them. I see the comments were from a while ago.



   
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