Summit Mowers' Monster Lawnmowers Use 3D-Printed Parts
Laura McQuarrie — June 10, 2016 — Tech
References: 3dprint
In addition to being impressive for being able to handle steep slopes and traverse a number of different kinds of surfaces, Summit Mowers' powerful lawn mower designs are particularly impressive for being made with some 3D-printed parts.
The Monster Lawnmowers have parts that come from 'i.materialise' that allow the machines to run properly. Unlike most lawn mowers, these ones are designed to be rugged enough to handle everything from dust and high vibrations to water, gas an oil spills. 3D-printed brackets are used to mount components of the lawn mower, which provides a cost-effective alternative to making these brackets by hand and ensuring that they are constructed well enough to line up with other internal components.
While the bracket is created in plastic, there may be some experimentation with printing the parts in metal someday.
The Monster Lawnmowers have parts that come from 'i.materialise' that allow the machines to run properly. Unlike most lawn mowers, these ones are designed to be rugged enough to handle everything from dust and high vibrations to water, gas an oil spills. 3D-printed brackets are used to mount components of the lawn mower, which provides a cost-effective alternative to making these brackets by hand and ensuring that they are constructed well enough to line up with other internal components.
While the bracket is created in plastic, there may be some experimentation with printing the parts in metal someday.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Lawn Mowers - Using 3D-printed parts to create powerful and rugged lawnmowers.
2. Rugged Design for Outdoor Equipment - Developing outdoor equipment that can handle dust, high vibrations, and various spills.
3. Cost-effective Mounting Solutions - Exploring cost-effective alternatives to hand-making mounting brackets for internal components.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Equipment Manufacturing - Incorporating 3D printing technology to create durable and efficient outdoor equipment.
2. 3D Printing Services - Providing 3D printing services for industries looking to develop rugged and customized products.
3. Metal 3D Printing - Expanding the capabilities of 3D printing by experimenting with printing parts in metal for enhanced durability.
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