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Re: Vacuum Gauge Installation
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Originally Posted by pjmoreland
I designed them using SolidWorks and then had them 3D printed out of PLA. The gauge cluster metal gets bent at 90 degrees at the bottom of the opening with a sharp corner, and 72 degrees at the top with a large radius. It was an interesting challenge to model that accurately and have the two bend profiles blend together smoothly.
I put grease on them during use, and they form the metal very easily. I'm not seeing any wear on them at this point.
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Yes, I noticed the profile differences.
Great work.
I may try this with some delrin.
Thanks for the Idea. 
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