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3d Printed Lab Ware
I have recently gained access to a 3d printer. The first thing that came to mind was, "Could I use this for chemistry." The only problem is that I can
only thing of basic applications, such as a bumper for a graduated cylinder.
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test tube rack, graduated cylinder bumper as you said, round bottom flask holder, maybe a stand clamp (if used for light thing and not in hot
conditions), custom holders for delicate glassware, custom cases for diy instruments (melting temperature apparatus, magnetic stirrer, mechanical
stirrer etc), maybe even a lab jack (this would be fun). there are many things you could do, and if you have access to multiple kinds of filament you
could make custom O-rings, stoppers etc
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If you have access to polypropelene filiament you could make storage bottles and stoppers.
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I've considered making Keck clamps. Some of those rings that people use for standing up RBFs would be nice.
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Hmm that would be quite expensive
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:673783
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:274563
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There are some really interesting ideas here. I've added a description to each link
Another approach would be to apply chemistry to 3D printing. You could potentially make your own filament with different properties - color changing,
glow in the dark, different stiffness, etc.
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I have been thinking of doing just that. It involves SLS and new C-C bond formation.
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3D printed vacuum pump?! damnit i don't have a 3D printer, i want to test that thing!!!
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They are really cheap now.
A Chinese kit will be between 130 and 200 dollars, but a really good beginner printer will be about 350 (get a CETUS).
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I'd love to hear more about this. Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is the most common 3D printing method, especially at the low end. But it isn't very
energy efficient and it is S-L-O-W.
-Bobby
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