3D print an insert to cleanup grill cut from LED light bar

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I installed my light bar a few weeks ago and looking to cut the grill to open up it up for the lights.

I'm looking to see if any 3D print shops may be able to print one large enough for a 20" light bar. The design should be simple enough...just a basic rectanglish flat piece with an inside flange to cover the rough grill cut.

I have seen one poster using aluminum and a water jet machine, but thought a 3D print in plastic may work well.
 
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Why print if its just a flat piece with an "L"-shape? Get a sheet of abs plastic and clamp one edge down, heat edge with heat gun and slowly bend sheet to angle you want! Stereo shops have been doing this for decades, I know I've done this at least a hundred times while making custom dash inserts for stereos and other car audio stuff.

Of course, if you really don't want to bother with it, you can search for 3d printing companies, but be prepared to pay a good chunk of money for such a large sized piece of plastic. Most shops charge per cubic inch plus a setup fee, take 2+ weeks for production, and you'll still have to sand and paint the final product, as ABS does not come out with a finished surface.

See if your local UPS store does 3d printing in your area, they've jumped on the 3d printing bandwagon and now offer services across the country.
 
flyinhawaiian01 said:
Why print if its just a flat piece with an "L"-shape? Get a sheet of abs plastic and clamp one edge down, heat edge with heat gun and slowly bend sheet to angle you want! Stereo shops have been doing this for decades, I know I've done this at least a hundred times while making custom dash inserts for stereos and other car audio stuff.

Of course, if you really don't want to bother with it, you can search for 3d printing companies, but be prepared to pay a good chunk of money for such a large sized piece of plastic. Most shops charge per cubic inch plus a setup fee, take 2+ weeks for production, and you'll still have to sand and paint the final product, as ABS does not come out with a finished surface.

See if your local UPS store does 3d printing in your area, they've jumped on the 3d printing bandwagon and now offer services across the country.
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Thanks....just wanted something that looks professional which is why I was looking at 3D print.

I never thought about the ABS method...will have to look at that as it would be cheap. If not, can always try something else.
 
First you will need to select your machine type. But your challenge will be finding a machine that is large enough. I would also suggest making it in two or three pieces then join them post printing for greater machine options. I have an fdm machine at work at the build envelope is 14x16x16.
 
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