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Jan 14, 2021 17:05:32 GMT
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Hi all, Can you help with this fabrication;
I want to copy a headlight (simple shape of the light with glass cover on) from a 1969 Merc in 3d then make some minor changes to cut a hole to accept a 7" light bolt and one for an indicator.
Then I want these cut/milled out of a corrosion resistant aluminium alloy.
Any idea what the process of scanning, digitising and the milling out is called, so I can find the people who do this kind of wizardry? The latter part will be CNC I guess. But the scanning and modifying??!
Thank you U
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slater
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3d laser scanning should pick them up on google.
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Jan 15, 2021 13:04:19 GMT
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if it's just a bracket to carry a headlight could you not get it 3d printed in plastic?
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Jan 15, 2021 13:49:34 GMT
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No, I want the ENTIRE headlight scanned and copied in all profiles in shiny aluminium. So it looks like the current unit and installs on the current vehicle as it did (see my previous threads with pics on getting replacement bowls for a Merc W114 to see where this stupid scheme was hatched!) I was then going to ask for the area with the light bowl, to be recreated, so I could just install a modern 7" headlamp - maybe even a LED unit. Laser scanning is the first port of call then.... if it's just a bracket to carry a headlight could you not get it 3d printed in plastic?
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dragon
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Jan 17, 2021 21:30:30 GMT
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Don't forget to check the upcoming rules on LED headlights elsewhere on RR.
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Jan 17, 2021 23:48:17 GMT
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I think you can fit 7"LED headlight units, its fitting led bulbs in halogen units they are clamping down on.
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I did hear something about lights vs bulbs mentioned. I will look it up.
The problem still stands about cnc copying....🤔
How much do you all think it would cost to scan and fabricate these parts?
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raumer
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A friend recently bought a handheld laser scanner for his company. Link to website below: stegs4x4.co.uk/He can scan items and do the CAD work to make a useable model and has contacts with machine shops to get the final item made if need be. He has a collection of classic vehicles so is used to most things. Drop him a line and I'm sure he'd be happy to give you a guide price and advice.
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Mine: 1938 Scammell Pioneer R100, 1944 Scammell Pioneer SV2/S, 1959 Kraz 255b tractor unit, 1960 Unipower Industrial ballast tractor, 1960 88 Landrover Series 2 SWB, 1983 110 Landrover CSW
Look after: 1935 Scammell Rigid 6, 1951 Scammell Scarab, 1961 Landrover Prototype, 1985 Landrover 110
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