Words first 3D Printed Pool Cue

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AvidDavid262

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So i was on facebook and a friend of mine shared a post with me which i thought was pretty cool. So a company out of texas has created the Worlds First 3D Printed Pool Cue. It look different but in the long run i wonder how it would hold up?

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A buddy of mine just bought a 3D printer. I've been trying to think of possible uses in cuemaking, but frankly I haven't really thought of any.
 
You could design and make cue extensions, bridge heads, racks, and any other accessories... I wish I could get my hands on one.
 
I think its pretty cool. I wonder how much the machine cost that made this cue. Would have to be pretty expensive probably in the 100,000 range.
 
victorl said:
You could design and make cue extensions, bridge heads, racks, and any other accessories... I wish I could get my hands on one.
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You can get one easily. Google 3d printers diy. Also RepRap. Huge community support out there. Everything you need to build your own EASILY.
 
I use 3d printed models every day in my day job. My company has a multi-million dollar lab full of these RP machines (many different types). For stuff that is too big for our in house machines, we send them to a company that is solely a prototyping company.

I've seen the progression of RP technology for the past 15 years in my career.

In my experience with access to the latest and greatest, none of these materials will work on a cue. They will crack easily. The ones that are strong enough are called SLS which is nylon. Nylon is impossible to glue to so that rules it out in cues.
 
Depending on the material used, the end product may not last very long. I've been in the engineering/design field for a few years now and I've had my chance to work with a 3d printer multiple times. They are far from cost effective and are far from being able to make a quality product. However, they perform beyond expectations when it comes to being used what they were designed for; rapid prototyping.
 
iusedtoberich said:
I use 3d printed models every day in my day job. My company has a multi-million dollar lab full of these RP machines (many different types). For stuff that is too big for our in house machines, we send them to a company that is solely a prototyping company.

I've seen the progression of RP technology for the past 15 years in my career.

In my experience with access to the latest and greatest, none of these materials will work on a cue. They will crack easily. The ones that are strong enough are called SLS which is nylon. Nylon is impossible to glue to so that rules it out in cues.
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And yet if one reads up on this subject a little we find that 3d printed parts are in daily use in products from consumer goods to commercial aircraft.

http://www.stratasys.com/industries/aerospace
http://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-uses-3d-printers-for-airplane-parts-2013-6

I think that this speaks more to your point though

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/05/why-3d-printing-is-overhyped-i-should-know-i-do-it-for-a-living/

I think if 3d printed parts can be used in aircraft and automotive use then they can probably be used in cues to some degree.
 
DAVE_M said:
Depending on the material used, the end product may not last very long. I've been in the engineering/design field for a few years now and I've had my chance to work with a 3d printer multiple times. They are far from cost effective and are far from being able to make a quality product. However, they perform beyond expectations when it comes to being used what they were designed for; rapid prototyping.
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That's the point I came to. Sure they're things you _could_ do with a 3d Printer, but except for making a prototype of a part or tool, I don't find it really practical even if my buddy can do it for me for free. I have a Techno-Isel 4 axis CNC that's capable of most things I would need. I certainly don't want to make actual cue parts with the printer.

Sherm
 
You could make parts and tools. Being an additive process means you can essentially build from inside out. Probably is not much you really need this for in cue making but I bet there are some uses. I am in the same position though not seeing much that I really need it for in case making right now.
 
From what I see as a benefit from 3d printing if able to produce a cue durable enough. You could take designs to a whole new level that is not achievable with cnc machines or standard manufacturing processes.

But whos is going to by a pool cue if its not durable right :D
 
AvidDavid262 said:
JB Cases said:
what's the site?

You mean the site of companies facebook page that did the cue?
www.facebook.com/RazorHobbies
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Thanks. Looks like they are actually trying to sell them. And it's only the butt and the butt is shorter.

2 month guarantee against material failure with one replacement :-)

Only $350

People who say 3d printing is not useful should look at all this business is doing with them. AND they are redesigning their printers to be giant sized so they can print big parts.
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He just lowered the price I would expect it to drop further. Was just reading one of hist post that they dropped it to 250. I would say price will drop further until they establish a market.
 
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