3d printed key
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:25 am
Here is my first attempt at printing a working key on my 3d printer.
This is the end profile as printed.
Here it is in the lock.
The lock is an Abloy Profile and fairly thick disks so a lot easier to cut then my other Abloy disklock would be.
About 30 minutes to design on Google sketchup3d. 20 minutes to print at 1.0 density and 0.1mm layers. 20 minutes to cut with a stanley knife to suit the lock.
Here is a video showing the key working.
http://youtu.be/lbEu3kr9ASA
Only plastic I know and hard to say how long it will work but a normal house key will be next. Should be able to print blank as well as a copy of a working key. I hope...
This is the end profile as printed.
Here it is in the lock.
The lock is an Abloy Profile and fairly thick disks so a lot easier to cut then my other Abloy disklock would be.
About 30 minutes to design on Google sketchup3d. 20 minutes to print at 1.0 density and 0.1mm layers. 20 minutes to cut with a stanley knife to suit the lock.
Here is a video showing the key working.
http://youtu.be/lbEu3kr9ASA
Only plastic I know and hard to say how long it will work but a normal house key will be next. Should be able to print blank as well as a copy of a working key. I hope...