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posted on 10-10-2018 at 10:45

3d Printed Lab Ware

I have recently gained access to a 3d printer. The first thing that came to mind was, "Could I use this for chemistry." The only problem is that I can only thing of basic applications, such as a bumper for a graduated cylinder.

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posted on 10-10-2018 at 10:58

test tube rack, graduated cylinder bumper as you said, round bottom flask holder, maybe a stand clamp (if used for light thing and not in hot conditions), custom holders for delicate glassware, custom cases for diy instruments (melting temperature apparatus, magnetic stirrer, mechanical stirrer etc), maybe even a lab jack (this would be fun). there are many things you could do, and if you have access to multiple kinds of filament you could make custom O-rings, stoppers etc

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posted on 10-10-2018 at 11:19

If you have access to polypropelene filiament you could make storage bottles and stoppers.

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posted on 10-10-2018 at 11:44

I've considered making Keck clamps. Some of those rings that people use for standing up RBFs would be nice.

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posted on 10-10-2018 at 17:50

Quote: Originally posted by Jackson

If you have access to polypropelene filiament you could make storage bottles and stoppers.

Hmm that would be quite expensive

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posted on 15-10-2018 at 14:18

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posted on 15-10-2018 at 14:32

There are some really interesting ideas here. I've added a description to each link

Quote: Originally posted by VSEPR_VOID

Another approach would be to apply chemistry to 3D printing. You could potentially make your own filament with different properties - color changing, glow in the dark, different stiffness, etc.

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posted on 15-10-2018 at 15:37

I have been thinking of doing just that. It involves SLS and new C-C bond formation.

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posted on 16-10-2018 at 00:10

3D printed vacuum pump?! damnit i don't have a 3D printer, i want to test that thing!!!

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posted on 18-10-2018 at 16:31

Quote: Originally posted by Ubya

3D printed vacuum pump?! damnit i don't have a 3D printer, i want to test that thing!!!

They are really cheap now.

A Chinese kit will be between 130 and 200 dollars, but a really good beginner printer will be about 350 (get a CETUS).

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posted on 18-10-2018 at 18:20

Quote: Originally posted by VSEPR_VOID

I have been thinking of doing just that. It involves SLS and new C-C bond formation.

I'd love to hear more about this. Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is the most common 3D printing method, especially at the low end. But it isn't very energy efficient and it is S-L-O-W.

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